Baker County, Georgia - Mrs. Leola C. Lofton 1995

Submitted by Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks <LEGALGOSPEL1@netscape.net>
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MRS. LEOLA C. LOFTON

Mrs. Leola Crosley Lofton was born the 6th child of the late Mr. Dock and Viola Childs Crosley. She 
was born in Baker County, GA. December 3, 1902. She departed this life May 26, 1995 at Calhoun County 
Nursing Home, in Edison, GA.

She received her education in the Baker County School System.

She joined Christ C.M.E. Church at an early age where she served faithful until her illness. She 
was treasurer of the Women's Missionary Society and a class leader. She was always willing to help 
wherever she could.

She was married to the late Mr. Jasper Curry, Sr. and to this union two children were born. The 
son and daughter preceded her in death.

She leaves to mourn her passing, one sister, Mrs. Ida Freeman of Albany, GA; one daughter-in-law, 
Mrs. Ophelia W. Curry of Bainbridge, GA.; nineteen grandchildren, ninety-four great grandchildren, 
sixty-nine great-great grandchildren, one god-daighter, Mrs. Claudine Freeman, and a host of 
nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A very special cousin, Mrs. Ruby Zackery of Baker County, GA. 
and a special neice, Mrs. Eula Foster-Conaley of Baker County, GA.

  MRS. LEOLA LOFTON
  A GLIMPSE OF HER WHITE FAMILY, RELATIVES AND FRIENDS.

Mrs. Leola Lofton was employed as a housekeeper and cook for the late Mr. Clarence and Unie Parr 
Bryan for 45 years. The widow of the late Mr. Clarence Bryan, Mrs. Ephelyn Rook Bryan.

She helped to raise the three children and grandchildren of Mr. & Mrs. Bryan:
"Buddy", Minister W.H. (Joy) Phillip & 3 daughters (Albany, GA.)
"Sister", Mrs. Edith Ann (David) Tennyson & 2 sons (Albany, GA.)
"Baby", Mr. Bill (Carol) Bryan & 3 sons (Leary, GA.)
A lovely friend, Mrs. Naida Bullard Jordan (Leary, GA.)

She cooked and served her good and yummy food to many relatives and friends. It is impossible to name 
them all-only you know who you are!
  Reported By Neice,
  Eula Foster Conaley


Note from Submitter: 
The above obituary is for my grand aunt, I am doing research on the 
following family members:
Scott E. Bridges (White)- My Great-Grandfather
Sue Foster (Mulatto)- My Great Grandmother
their son:
Robert "Bob" Foster (Mulatto)- My Grandfather
Jessy Crosley (Black)- My Grandmother
and her parents:
Dock Crosley- (Black ?) My Great Grandfather
Viola Childs (Black ?) My Great Grandmother
These family members lived in Baker County, Georgia.

If anyone has information on this line please contact me at: 
Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks LEGALGOSPEL1@netscape.net