"The Roanoke Leader" - Wednesday, June 5, 1901
MRS. LUCY WHITE DEAD
After years of declining health and months of confinement to a bed of sickness, Mrs. Lucy M. White, relict of the late Dr. W.E. White, passed from this life to the land beyond at 11 o'clock last Friday morning, May 31st. Her death occurred at the old family residence where she had lived for many years.
Dr. and Mrs. White were among the earliest settlers of Roanoke. They moved to this place about fifty years ago and lived here continuously until they died. Dr. White's death occurred March 28, 1893. They were prominently identified with the material and moral upbuilding of Roanoke.
During Mrs. White's illness she was given the kindest and best of treatment. The loving devotion and untiring attention of her children and relatives never we saw excelled in any case, and must have crowned the closing days of this long and useful life with a peace and joy which death itself could not bedim. But despite these tender ministrations the loving heart at last stood still, the tired body rests; the patient spirit is free.
Mrs. White was born over 76 years ago and joined the Methodist church in 1833. She was the mother of ten children, eight of whom are living. These are among the most honored and useful citizens of this community.
The funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon in the presence of a large congregation of sincerely sympathizing friends. The casket was covered with flowers, the loving token from friends, while several large wreaths were placed nearby. An appropriate discourse was delivered by Rev. Geo. L. Jenkins from the text "I go to prepare a place for you." The interment was in the family lot in the city cemetery.
(By F.A.G. contributor Jayanna Dotson, 3/2013)
MRS. LUCY WHITE DEAD
After years of declining health and months of confinement to a bed of sickness, Mrs. Lucy M. White, relict of the late Dr. W.E. White, passed from this life to the land beyond at 11 o'clock last Friday morning, May 31st. Her death occurred at the old family residence where she had lived for many years.
Dr. and Mrs. White were among the earliest settlers of Roanoke. They moved to this place about fifty years ago and lived here continuously until they died. Dr. White's death occurred March 28, 1893. They were prominently identified with the material and moral upbuilding of Roanoke.
During Mrs. White's illness she was given the kindest and best of treatment. The loving devotion and untiring attention of her children and relatives never we saw excelled in any case, and must have crowned the closing days of this long and useful life with a peace and joy which death itself could not bedim. But despite these tender ministrations the loving heart at last stood still, the tired body rests; the patient spirit is free.
Mrs. White was born over 76 years ago and joined the Methodist church in 1833. She was the mother of ten children, eight of whom are living. These are among the most honored and useful citizens of this community.
The funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon in the presence of a large congregation of sincerely sympathizing friends. The casket was covered with flowers, the loving token from friends, while several large wreaths were placed nearby. An appropriate discourse was delivered by Rev. Geo. L. Jenkins from the text "I go to prepare a place for you." The interment was in the family lot in the city cemetery.
(By F.A.G. contributor Jayanna Dotson, 3/2013)
"The Roanoke Leader" - Wednesday, June 5, 1901
MRS. LUCY WHITE DEAD
After years of declining health and months of confinement to a bed of sickness, Mrs. Lucy M. White, relict of the late Dr. W.E. White, passed from this life to the land beyond at 11 o'clock last Friday morning, May 31st. Her death occurred at the old family residence where she had lived for many years.
Dr. and Mrs. White were among the earliest settlers of Roanoke. They moved to this place about fifty years ago and lived here continuously until they died. Dr. White's death occurred March 28, 1893. They were prominently identified with the material and moral upbuilding of Roanoke.
During Mrs. White's illness she was given the kindest and best of treatment. The loving devotion and untiring attention of her children and relatives never we saw excelled in any case, and must have crowned the closing days of this long and useful life with a peace and joy which death itself could not bedim. But despite these tender ministrations the loving heart at last stood still, the tired body rests; the patient spirit is free.
Mrs. White was born over 76 years ago and joined the Methodist church in 1833. She was the mother of ten children, eight of whom are living. These are among the most honored and useful citizens of this community.
The funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon in the presence of a large congregation of sincerely sympathizing friends. The casket was covered with flowers, the loving token from friends, while several large wreaths were placed nearby. An appropriate discourse was delivered by Rev. Geo. L. Jenkins from the text "I go to prepare a place for you." The interment was in the family lot in the city cemetery.
(By F.A.G. contributor Jayanna Dotson, 3/2013)
MRS. LUCY WHITE DEAD
After years of declining health and months of confinement to a bed of sickness, Mrs. Lucy M. White, relict of the late Dr. W.E. White, passed from this life to the land beyond at 11 o'clock last Friday morning, May 31st. Her death occurred at the old family residence where she had lived for many years.
Dr. and Mrs. White were among the earliest settlers of Roanoke. They moved to this place about fifty years ago and lived here continuously until they died. Dr. White's death occurred March 28, 1893. They were prominently identified with the material and moral upbuilding of Roanoke.
During Mrs. White's illness she was given the kindest and best of treatment. The loving devotion and untiring attention of her children and relatives never we saw excelled in any case, and must have crowned the closing days of this long and useful life with a peace and joy which death itself could not bedim. But despite these tender ministrations the loving heart at last stood still, the tired body rests; the patient spirit is free.
Mrs. White was born over 76 years ago and joined the Methodist church in 1833. She was the mother of ten children, eight of whom are living. These are among the most honored and useful citizens of this community.
The funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon in the presence of a large congregation of sincerely sympathizing friends. The casket was covered with flowers, the loving token from friends, while several large wreaths were placed nearby. An appropriate discourse was delivered by Rev. Geo. L. Jenkins from the text "I go to prepare a place for you." The interment was in the family lot in the city cemetery.
(By F.A.G. contributor Jayanna Dotson, 3/2013)
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