Lee County Georgia Obituaries - Mary Jane Avera 1934

Submitted by Len Avera  lavera@netdoor.com
************************************************************************
USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE:  These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced 
in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or
persons.  Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must
obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative
of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of
this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives
to store the file permanently for free access.
http://www.usgwarchives.net/
***********************************************************************
Obituary of Mary Jane Avera, printed 1934, Smithville, Georgia

MRS. MARY AVERA 85, DIES FOLLOWING LINGERING ILLNESS
Passes at Home of Son, Dr. C. C. Avera, in Smithville, on May 11, 1934

FUNERAL  MOTHERS  DAY

Is Survived by Six Children, 28 Grand Children and 16 Great Grand Children

  Mrs. Mary Jane Avera, age 85, after a lingering illness, passed away peacefully at 
the home of her son, Dr. C. C. Avera, in Smithville, May 11.
  Mrs. Avera was the daughter of the late Mr. And Mrs. W. J. Edwards, of Smithville, 
and the widow of the late Green Avera, a civil war hero. She was Smithville’s oldest 
citizen and was born in Smithville, where she spent practically all of her long and
useful life.
  She was a devout Christian and a strict member of the Baptist Church for more than 
65 years.  She was one of the town’s most beloved and esteemed women, and was a 
universal favorite with all who knew her.
  Death came to Mrs. Avera as a merciful relief  from continued suffering.  She had 
been in failing health for several years, although the final illness that resulted in 
her death was only of a few weeks duration.  During her long period of illness, 
Mrs. Avera bore her suffering with a patience and fortitude that were indicative of 
her Christian spirit and strong character.
  As the end approached, loving hands were eager to fulfill any wish and the cunning 
hand of medical science was exhausted in the last desperate efforts to save her, but 
all proved futile.
  The passing of this excellent lady removes from Smithville one of its most beloved 
citizens and her place will be difficult to fill.
  Funeral services were held Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13, at the Smithville Baptist 
church.  The pastor, Rev. W. E. Brown, conducted the services. Hundreds of friends and 
relatives were present to pay their last respects and mingle their tears with the oceans
of sweet flowers that adorned the casket, mute evidence of the high esteem held by all 
for Mrs. Avera.  Interment took place on the family plot in the cemetery at Smithville.
  Mrs. Avera is survived by three daughters, Mrs. L. E. Weeks, Jacksonville, Fla., 
Mrs. M. S. Fletcher, Mrs. E. M. Booker, Smithville; three sons, Dr. C. C. Avera, Smithville,
 D. J. Avera and W. P. Avera, Jacksonville, Fla., a brother, J. W. Edwards, Quitman; 
two sisters, Mrs. C. S. Avinger, Montgomery, Ala., Mrs. E. C. Kennedy, Lakeland, Fla.
  Mrs. Avera was the mother of 11 children, of whom six are living, grand mother of 28, 
and great grand mother of 16.
  The following acted as pall bearers: J. S. Moody, G. G. Calloway, C. H. Clark, 
G. T. Burton, C. C. Ansley and R. J. Richardson. 

CARD OF THANKS
From Smithville, Georgia Newspaper

  To our many friends we wish to express our most heartfelt thanks for their many 
deeds of kindness and expressions of sympathy, as well as the beautiful floral 
offerings at the death of our dear and precious Mother. 
  May the Lord bless each and every one of you for your kind deed and tender feelings.

Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Avera
Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Weeks
Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Booker
Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Avera
Mrs. M. L. Fletcher
Mr. V. P. Avera