Obituary of Mary R. Lane, Randolph, Alabama http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/randolph/obits/mrlane.txt ----------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB PROJECT NOTICE: In keeping with the USGenWeb Project policy of providing free information on the Internet, this data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other gain. Copying of the files within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. ALGenWeb Archives File Manager Carolyn Golowka, -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Submitted by William Fischer, Jr., February 2001 MRS. MARY LANE BURIED ON FRIDAY ----------------------------- When Mrs. Mary [R.] LANE [8 Jan 1843--27 Mar 1919] passed from the scenes of earth at the home of her devoted daughter, Mrs. B. C. JONES, Sr. [Addie LANE, 19 Oct 1861--4 Aug 1936], in this city [Roanoke], at 2 o’clock last Thursday morning one of the best of mothers went to her reward. All the years of her long widowhood were spent with this daughter, her only living child, and in this home every attention that love could suggest was given her down to the end of her long career of 78 years. Gradually she had declined till, after a protracted illness, she came to the end of the journey, still in love with life, but prepared to go. Mrs. LANE presented a beautiful type of the modest, home-loving, motherly matron that gave the Old South such distinction, and which did so much towards laying the foundation for the strength and integrity of the manhood and womanhood of the later generations. Gentleness and patience were among the virtues that marked her course among her fellowmen. It was characteristic of her not to speak ill of anyone. She was devoted to her home, her church and her country, and in her quiet, retired way contributed a large part to the betterment of her race. At 11 o’clock Friday morning [28 Mar 1919], in the First Baptist church, amidst flowers placed by loving hands, and under the strains of sweet music, the body of the tired traveler rested for awhile, as friends and loved ones paid tribute to her memory. Befitting words were spoken by Rev. Arnold S. SMITH, of Alexander City, the pastor of the deceased in her more active days. The interment followed in Cedarwood Cemetery [Roanoke]. --------------------------- A CARD --------------------------- We take this method of thanking our neighbors, friends and physicians who ministered to us so faithfully during the illness of our Mother and Grand-mother. May God’s richest blessings rest on each of them. Mr. and Mrs. B. C. JONES and Family [B. C. JONES, Sr., 11 Sep 1862--12 Jul 1923; both he and his wife are interred at Cedarwood cemetery in Roanoke] [From The Roanoke Leader (Randolph County, Alabama), 2 Apr 1919, p.1.]