Heard-Troup County GaArchives Obituaries.....Leslie, Belle August 1924
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"The Roanoke Leader" -- Roanoke, Randolph Co., Alabama

NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, February 18, 1925

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MRS. BELLE LESLIE

In August 1924, after a long life full of usefulness and devotion to duty,  
Mrs. Belle Leslie died at her home at Mr. Jas. W. O'Neals.  She leaves one 
sister, Mrs. Jas. W. O'Neal of Waresville, Georgia; two brothers, Mr. Thomas 
Pepper of Lanett, Ala;  Mr. Roe Pepper of West Point, Georgia, and a number of 
nieces and nephews and a host of friends to mourn her death.  Her husband 
preceded her several years ago.  

Mrs. Leslie was a devoted christian, a true and noble woman of high ideals and 
purpose in life. She was a member of the Paran Baptist church for many years 
and was a faithful, conscientious follower of her master. "She gave herself to 
every cause she upheld, and that's the greatest gift."

As a friend she was kind, loyal and true. She was a special friend of the 
children and how they miss her kind words, her gentle touch and sweet smiles.  
She had suffered much and had reached her 76th year. For several years her 
friends realized that she was failing in health but her death was a shock to 
all. She bore her suffering patiently and in her last illness she said, "I am 
ready to do" and with a serene smile on her face she passed away.

We extend to the bereaved loved ones our heartfelt love and sympathy. May 
God's richest blessings rest upon each of you and may He help you to bear 
this, your deep sorrow, is our prayer.

Whereas, after a life of service, love of her fellow man and devotion to duty, 
Mrs. Belle Leslie, a loyal friend and devout christian, has been called from 
her labor to her reward beyond;

Whereas, we knew her as a devoted christian, a loyal and enthusiastic laborer 
of the church where she was a member for 64 years;

Be it resolved, that we, the committee of said church, do express our feeling 
of loss at her death, and an appreciation of her long and faithful service as 
a member of this church.  Be it also resolved, that a copy of these 
resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased, and that a copy be printed 
in the Roanoke Leader.

Eris Kitchens
J.L. Pritchett
J.H. Kitchens,  Committee

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