Montgomery County AlArchives Obituaries.....Lovejoy, Frances Brown September 3, 1910 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00010.html#0002476 May 11, 2009, 12:51 pm The Talbotton New Era, September 8, 1910 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, September 8, 1910 Page Two Frances Brown Lovejoy “Fannie is dead!” These heartbreaking words flashed over the wires from Montgomery Saturday telling of the passing of Frances Brown Lovejoy, “Our Fannie”, the loved ones delighted to call her. The news was so unexpected and so sorrowful that friends were dumb at the announcement. Back through the scenes of long remembered years, thought wanders with a sacred tenderness. Fond memory brings to mind the golden-haired, brown eyed maiden, who was the joy and sunshine of many hearts and lives. Her fair young mother passed early to the heavenly home, leaving three sons and one wee daughter to the keeping of the grandmother, for whom Frances was named. Mrs. Frances Brown and two noble Aunts, Misses Fannie and Ella Brown. Thus surrounded by the highest and holiest influences she accepted Christ, when a little child; and his image ever remained undimmed. She graduated at Le Vert College, and later taught in Pulaski County, where she met Mr. Thomas H. Lovejoy, who wooed and won her for his bride. Their wedding took place in the Talbotton Methodist E. Church, where she had always worshipped, a Sanctuary, sacred to the memory of many members of her family and the grandfather who had ever been a pillar of light and usefulness. The occasion was characterized by the quiet elegance and charm, so suggestive of the gentle and modest young birds. Then Frances Brown Lovejoy went away to Hawkinsville to bless the heart and home of her husband. The sweetness and purity of her character enriching the social and religious life of the town. Three daughters and a son were their portion. Business interests for Mr. Lovejoy broadened and so, he moved last year to Montgomery and in that historic town today sleeps all that was mortal of gentle, generous Fannie Brown but the pure young soul is now enjoying sweet communion with the loved brother who left us on a September day not long gone by. Had Fannie lived until Monday September 5th, she would have celebrated another birth anniversary, but for some reason God needed her in his own fair kingdom and the dear ones on earth are sorrowing. Purity is the word describing Frances Lovejoy, she looked upon whatsoever things that were pure and whatsoever things that were lovely. Her passing is like the ceasing of exquisite music. Besides husband and children, she leaves her father, Mr. Harry Brown, two brothers, Judge Armstead Brown of Montgomery, Mr. Dowdell Brown of Atlanta, an aunt in Hawkinsville, Mrs. Anna Waterman; two aunt’s in Talbotton, Mrs. E.L. Bardwell and Miss Tommie Brown. Many friends throughout Georgia and Ala. will be saddened by these tidings. May God in His infinite mercy, comfort the bereaved in this hour of sore trial and lead through the encircling gloom until, “With the morn these angels faces smile, Which we have loved long since and lost awhile.” Lynda Lee Bryan The Talbotton New Era Thursday, September 8, 1910 Page Three Mrs. Lovejoy Dead Had Lived In Montgomery For Eighteen Months Mrs. Frances Brown Lovejoy, wife of Thomas H. Lovejoy, President of the Montgomery Bank and Trust Company, died Saturday morning shortly after 10 o’clock at her home 1226 South Perry Street. Mrs. Lovejoy was 32 years old. Before her marriage Mrs. Lovejoy was Miss Frances Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Brown of Talbotton, Ga. Her mother was Mrs. Susan Dowdell Brown, a member of the Dowdell family, prominent in East Alabama. She is a niece of Chief Justice J.R. Dowdell, of the Supreme Court of Alabama. Judge Armstead Brown, of the criminal division of the City Court of Montgomery and Dowdell Brown manager of an insurance company in Atlanta, Ga. are brothers. Eighteen months ago, Mrs. Lovejoy came to Montgomery with her husband and children. Previous to that time, Mrs. Lovejoy had lived in Hawkinsville, Ga. Mrs. Lovejoy is survived by her husband and four children, Misses Susie Lovejoy, Henrietta Lovejoy, Frances Lovejoy and Master Thomas Lovejoy, Jr., the eldest of the children being 11 years old. Mrs. Lovejoy was a member of the Court Street Methodist Church, and took an active part in the charitable work of that institution. The funeral services will be conducted from the Perry Street residence, Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock, the Rev. Henry Trawick, pastor of the Court Street Methodist Church will officiate and will be assisted by Dr. Charles A. Stakely, pastor of the First Baptist Church. Burial will be made in Oakwood Cemetery. A number of out of town relatives will come to Montgomery on the early morning trains to attend the services, among them being: Judge J.R. Dowdell, Captain H.C. Brown of Talbotton, Ga., Dowdell Brown, of Atlanta and P.H. Lovejoy, of Hawkinsville. – Sunday’s Montgomery Advertiser File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/montgomery/obits/l/lovejoy710ob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/alfiles/ File size: 5.5 Kb