Mitchell County GaArchives Obituaries.....Rebecca Martha (Ivey) Acree January 6 1919
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Camilla Enterprise, 10 Jan 1919

MRS J. B. ACREE PASSES AWAY
Aged And Generally Beloved Woman Called To Her Reward Monday.
Mrs. Rebecca M. Acree, one of Camilla's oldest residents and most generally 
beloved women, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. L. 
Brown, Monday morning at 4:15 o'clock.  She had been lying on the borderland 
between life and death for several days, the end expected at any mopment, her 
children and grandchildren gathered around the bedside to be with her when the 
end came.  When the news went out that Mrs. Acree was no more, there was no 
surprise but a general feeling of regret at her death.  For the past several 
years of her life, Mrs. Acree had been very feeble and her eyesight almost 
gone.  Yet the generous share of love and kindly attention given her by her 
many friends and loved ones filled her last days on earth with happiness and 
peace.  
Funeral services were held at the honme of Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Brown on Tuesday 
afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.  Rev. W. E. Towson, pastor of the deceased, 
conducted the services.  Rev. H. B. Woodward and Rev. T. G. Watts offered 
prayers.  Rev. W. F. Quillian of Fort Valley, and Rev. Geo. M. Acree, of 
Lithonia, both made short impressive talks.  The floral offerings were numerous 
and beautiful.  A large number of friends and relatives attended the funeral 
and followed the body to its last resting place at Oakview cemetery, where the 
services were concluded.  
Death came to Mrs. Acree in her 85th year.  She was probably the oldest woman 
in Camilla.  She had lived in Camilla since it first began to be a town, and 
watched its growth and history for a half century.  
Rebecca Ivey was born in Lumpkin, Stewart County.  She moved to Camilla early 
in life and was married to John B. Acree in 1852.  They reared a large family 
of children.  Several of the children and the father also have passed away 
during the past few years.  In her youth the deceased was converted and joined 
the Methodist church, and has had a long and happy Christian experience.
The deceased is survived by her four sons, Messrs. T. A., W. M. and J. C. Acree 
of this city, and W. G. Acree, of Savannah, and two daughters, Mrs. J. L. 
Brown, of this city, and Mrs. J. M. Mason, of Wrightsville, a large number of 
grand children and several great grand children, who mourn her loss.
Is is sad to give up one who has been a part of Camilla for such a long time 
and who has rejoiced and sorrowed with the second and third generations, as 
Mrs. Acree has, and the many friends and acquaintances of this good woman 
sorrow with her loved ones in a common grief as they lay her to rest.  

Additional Comments:
Full name of newspaper is not apparant, but looks to be Camilla Enterprise.  Is 
the the correct name of the newspaper of the time?  

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