19 Jul 1918 - Rockford, AL - The Rockford Chronicle
MRS. SARAH ELIZABETH BROWN. A Friend's Tribute. It was on September 11, 1836, that Sarah Elizabeth Kimbrough was born to Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Kimbrough. Early in life she became a member of the Methodist church. In December, 1856, she was married to Mr. Joseph Washington Rogers, who was killed in the Civil War in 1863. In 1867 she was married to Mr. Evan Cafee, who died July, 1869. She was married to Mr. Williams C. Brown in January, 1870. This union was broken in 1903. Shortly after her marriage to Mr. Brown she united with the Mt. Olive Baptist church and remained a most worthy member until her death on July 6, 1918. She is survived by her only son, Mr. W. H. Rogers, Goodwater, Route 3; two step-children, Mrs. Mary Brown Staples, Goodwater, Ala., and Mr. W. Geo. Brown, Birmingham, Ala.; two brothers, Mr. B. H. Kimbrough, Harpersville, Ala., and Mr. Augustus Kimbrough, Grassy Lake. Ark. Mrs. Brown had a most lovable disposition, true to her many friends, always ready in helping with the sick and giving comforting thoughts and appropriate help to those bereaved or afflicted in any way. One of the many things which bespeaks her lovable character more than words is that her step-children loved her as if she had been their own mother. The lavish love she had for her family overflowed to all who came into the sweet circle of her influence. During these last years she was to all her friends as well as to her family, either "Grandma or Mother Brown." She was nearing her 82nd birthday.
She bore her last illness with fortitude which made it seem less great.
The vital forces grew weaker and weaker, then ceased.
She tarried a time at the River's brink, sometimes talking to the loved ones tending at her side,
sometimes singing and praying. To know her was to love her and feel a benediction.
"Sweet thoughts of her can never die'
Though like the flowers. Their brightest hues may fly.
In wintry hours; But when the gentle dew Gives them their charms anew.
With many an added hue They bloom again.
"Her soul can never die, Though it's in the tomb.
Where we'll all have to lie, Wrapped in it's gloom.
What though her flesh decay? Her soul passed in peace away;
To live through eternal day. With Christ above."
Contributor: George Rogers Park (47185030) •
MRS. SARAH ELIZABETH BROWN. A Friend's Tribute. It was on September 11, 1836, that Sarah Elizabeth Kimbrough was born to Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Kimbrough. Early in life she became a member of the Methodist church. In December, 1856, she was married to Mr. Joseph Washington Rogers, who was killed in the Civil War in 1863. In 1867 she was married to Mr. Evan Cafee, who died July, 1869. She was married to Mr. Williams C. Brown in January, 1870. This union was broken in 1903. Shortly after her marriage to Mr. Brown she united with the Mt. Olive Baptist church and remained a most worthy member until her death on July 6, 1918. She is survived by her only son, Mr. W. H. Rogers, Goodwater, Route 3; two step-children, Mrs. Mary Brown Staples, Goodwater, Ala., and Mr. W. Geo. Brown, Birmingham, Ala.; two brothers, Mr. B. H. Kimbrough, Harpersville, Ala., and Mr. Augustus Kimbrough, Grassy Lake. Ark. Mrs. Brown had a most lovable disposition, true to her many friends, always ready in helping with the sick and giving comforting thoughts and appropriate help to those bereaved or afflicted in any way. One of the many things which bespeaks her lovable character more than words is that her step-children loved her as if she had been their own mother. The lavish love she had for her family overflowed to all who came into the sweet circle of her influence. During these last years she was to all her friends as well as to her family, either "Grandma or Mother Brown." She was nearing her 82nd birthday.
She bore her last illness with fortitude which made it seem less great.
The vital forces grew weaker and weaker, then ceased.
She tarried a time at the River's brink, sometimes talking to the loved ones tending at her side,
sometimes singing and praying. To know her was to love her and feel a benediction.
"Sweet thoughts of her can never die'
Though like the flowers. Their brightest hues may fly.
In wintry hours; But when the gentle dew Gives them their charms anew.
With many an added hue They bloom again.
"Her soul can never die, Though it's in the tomb.
Where we'll all have to lie, Wrapped in it's gloom.
What though her flesh decay? Her soul passed in peace away;
To live through eternal day. With Christ above."
Contributor: George Rogers Park (47185030) •
19 Jul 1918 - Rockford, AL - The Rockford Chronicle
MRS. SARAH ELIZABETH BROWN. A Friend's Tribute. It was on September 11, 1836, that Sarah Elizabeth Kimbrough was born to Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Kimbrough. Early in life she became a member of the Methodist church. In December, 1856, she was married to Mr. Joseph Washington Rogers, who was killed in the Civil War in 1863. In 1867 she was married to Mr. Evan Cafee, who died July, 1869. She was married to Mr. Williams C. Brown in January, 1870. This union was broken in 1903. Shortly after her marriage to Mr. Brown she united with the Mt. Olive Baptist church and remained a most worthy member until her death on July 6, 1918. She is survived by her only son, Mr. W. H. Rogers, Goodwater, Route 3; two step-children, Mrs. Mary Brown Staples, Goodwater, Ala., and Mr. W. Geo. Brown, Birmingham, Ala.; two brothers, Mr. B. H. Kimbrough, Harpersville, Ala., and Mr. Augustus Kimbrough, Grassy Lake. Ark. Mrs. Brown had a most lovable disposition, true to her many friends, always ready in helping with the sick and giving comforting thoughts and appropriate help to those bereaved or afflicted in any way. One of the many things which bespeaks her lovable character more than words is that her step-children loved her as if she had been their own mother. The lavish love she had for her family overflowed to all who came into the sweet circle of her influence. During these last years she was to all her friends as well as to her family, either "Grandma or Mother Brown." She was nearing her 82nd birthday.
She bore her last illness with fortitude which made it seem less great.
The vital forces grew weaker and weaker, then ceased.
She tarried a time at the River's brink, sometimes talking to the loved ones tending at her side,
sometimes singing and praying. To know her was to love her and feel a benediction.
"Sweet thoughts of her can never die'
Though like the flowers. Their brightest hues may fly.
In wintry hours; But when the gentle dew Gives them their charms anew.
With many an added hue They bloom again.
"Her soul can never die, Though it's in the tomb.
Where we'll all have to lie, Wrapped in it's gloom.
What though her flesh decay? Her soul passed in peace away;
To live through eternal day. With Christ above."
Contributor: George Rogers Park (47185030) •
MRS. SARAH ELIZABETH BROWN. A Friend's Tribute. It was on September 11, 1836, that Sarah Elizabeth Kimbrough was born to Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Kimbrough. Early in life she became a member of the Methodist church. In December, 1856, she was married to Mr. Joseph Washington Rogers, who was killed in the Civil War in 1863. In 1867 she was married to Mr. Evan Cafee, who died July, 1869. She was married to Mr. Williams C. Brown in January, 1870. This union was broken in 1903. Shortly after her marriage to Mr. Brown she united with the Mt. Olive Baptist church and remained a most worthy member until her death on July 6, 1918. She is survived by her only son, Mr. W. H. Rogers, Goodwater, Route 3; two step-children, Mrs. Mary Brown Staples, Goodwater, Ala., and Mr. W. Geo. Brown, Birmingham, Ala.; two brothers, Mr. B. H. Kimbrough, Harpersville, Ala., and Mr. Augustus Kimbrough, Grassy Lake. Ark. Mrs. Brown had a most lovable disposition, true to her many friends, always ready in helping with the sick and giving comforting thoughts and appropriate help to those bereaved or afflicted in any way. One of the many things which bespeaks her lovable character more than words is that her step-children loved her as if she had been their own mother. The lavish love she had for her family overflowed to all who came into the sweet circle of her influence. During these last years she was to all her friends as well as to her family, either "Grandma or Mother Brown." She was nearing her 82nd birthday.
She bore her last illness with fortitude which made it seem less great.
The vital forces grew weaker and weaker, then ceased.
She tarried a time at the River's brink, sometimes talking to the loved ones tending at her side,
sometimes singing and praying. To know her was to love her and feel a benediction.
"Sweet thoughts of her can never die'
Though like the flowers. Their brightest hues may fly.
In wintry hours; But when the gentle dew Gives them their charms anew.
With many an added hue They bloom again.
"Her soul can never die, Though it's in the tomb.
Where we'll all have to lie, Wrapped in it's gloom.
What though her flesh decay? Her soul passed in peace away;
To live through eternal day. With Christ above."
Contributor: George Rogers Park (47185030) •
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