ADELAIDE DARDEN PERSON DREWRY
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A8 ADELAIDE DARDEN PERSON was born March 11, 1860 in Greenville County, 
Virginia, the daughter of  James Henry and   Ann Darden Person. In 1883 she married  
James Emett Drewry. In 1890 when they moved to Capron to live they were the second 
couple to move into the village.
 
 Adelaide Drewry is said to have been a devoted member of the Methodist Church and 
a charter member of Woman's Missionary Society, Through the years her home 
became a second home to many who were not of the family circle. It is said that she 
was ever faithful to the call of service and brought to every duty an understanding 
heart. She had patience and charity toward the faults and failings of others. She loved 
all people and they, in turn, loved her.
 
With a modesty that denied her any special gifts but with a faith that challenges us to 
hold fast to the verities of life, it is said that she met the days with a sweetness and 
strength that grew with the years, denouncing when it became necessary but without 
bitterness, upholding always extremely high standards of living.

 It was said she was a good neighbor, a loyal friend, an affectionate wife and a devoted 
mother. Unstintingly she gave of herself in every relationship of life as if truly
"Love took up the harp of life
And smote on all the chords with might; 
Smote the chord of self
Which passed in trembling out of sight."

Her husband died in 1936. She died October 6, 1940 at her home. She was laid to rest at 
the Cedarview at the old family home, Drewryville. 
        She had issue 
                B26  David Drewry died at the age of 15 years
                B27  Irving Drewry died July 17, 1909, age 22 
                B28  Gladys Drewry died 1963
                B29  Sallie Drewry (oldest)
                B30  Esmond Drewry 
                B31  Hope Drewry 
                B32  Mary Drewry

In 1940,   Adelaide Darden Person Drewry was survived by five daughters and a 
brother,  Edward Person.