When Melissa was a young girl she became very sick. It was determined she was dead and a Black woman servant of the family began to prepare her for burial. The woman felt Melissa wasn't dead and placed a mirror under her nose. A small amount of moisture appeared on the mirror and she proclaimed "MISSIE is not dead." Thanks to the concern and love of this woman, Melissa lived many years and had 5 children. Without this woman's intervention, I and many others would not be here today!
Because of the Church addition Melissa was not buried beside her husband, William Joel Hines.
When Melissa was a young girl she became very sick. It was determined she was dead and a Black woman servant of the family began to prepare her for burial. The woman felt Melissa wasn't dead and placed a mirror under her nose. A small amount of moisture appeared on the mirror and she proclaimed "MISSIE is not dead." Thanks to the concern and love of this woman, Melissa lived many years and had 5 children. Without this woman's intervention, I and many others would not be here today!
Because of the Church addition Melissa was not buried beside her husband, William Joel Hines.
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William Reddick Rich
1868–1951
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Elvira Rich Quinn
1871–1953
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Mary Ellen Rich Ezzell
1873–1961
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Ada Anna Mariah "Annie" Rich Tucker
1878–1938
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Minnie Rich Ezzell
1881–1901
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Lewis Henry Rich
1882–1959
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Lillie N Rich Ezzell
1885–1918
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James Grover Rich
1888–1964
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Julious Leonard Rich
1891–1977
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Carlie Oscar Rich
1894–1983
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