Georgia:  Elbert County:  Obituary of Frances Mills Fortson
20 June 1901

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The following obituary appeared in the 20 Jun 1901 edition of
the Elberton Star newspaper:

'DEATH OF AN OLD LADY - Aunt Fannie Fortson, an Aged Lady of
Webbsboro, Passes Away. 

"Aunt Fannie Fortson, and aged and noble lady, departed this 
life at the home of her son, Mr. J. M. Fortson, of Webbsboro
district, Thursday, June 13th, 1901, after a lingering illness.
Aunt Fannie was born August 2nd, 1817 and was married to Mr. 
Jesse M. Fortson December 27th, 1831. Nine children came to 
bless their lives - eight sons and one daughter. All lived to
be grown. Five sons survive her - Rev. John H. Fortson, Professor
Oscar Fortson of Wilkes, Edward, Asa C. and J. M. Fortson of
this county. She has sixty-three grand children, fifty-nine 
great grand children and two great, great grand children. She
was a consistent member of Falling Creek Baptist Church, having
united with that church many years prior to the war. 

"Hers was a beautiful life. She was a noble Christian, and her
life's work and influence was for the advancement of humanity
to the cause of Christ. She was beloved by all who knew her;
a true friend and neighbor; ever ready to help whomsoever she
could. She suffered much pain, and bore it all with Christian
fortitude and resigned herself to the blessed Master whom she
loved so well and served so faithfully. She has gone to her
reward. Her soul winged its flight beyond the stars, to be 
with God forever and to sing with the angels around the throne.
She has a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss, but,
dear friends, weep not as those without faith, for your loved
one is at rest. 

"Her remains were interred at the family burying ground, in 
the presence of a large crowd of people. Rev. H. W. Williams
performed the funeral services in a most beautiful manner. 
Her grave was covered with beautiful flowers. 

" There is no death, the stars go down
To shine upon some fairer shore,
And safe in heaven's jeweled crown,
They shine forevermore.
W.H.KERLEN"'

[Submitter's notes: Frances "Fannie" Mills, daughter of William
Mills (1788-1860) and Nancy Brown (1799-1864), married Jesse
Marion Fortson (1812-1864), son of Jesse Fortson (son of Rev.
Sol. Lt. Thomas Fortson, Jr. and Rachel Winn) and wife Mary
B. White, daughter of Daniel White and Mary Ballinger.]

Submitted by: Chandler Eavenson