Talbot County GaArchives Obituaries.....Cunningham, Annie Laurie February 3, 1911 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00010.html#0002476 May 16, 2009, 9:49 am The Talbotton New Era, February 9, 1911 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, February 9, 1911 Page Three Miss Annie Laurie Cunningham Dead Much sadness has been caused by the death of Miss Annie Laurie Cunningham. She had been sick for some time, and while her death was not unexpected, it was sad nevertheless. She formerly lived with her mother in Talbotton, but for the last few months Mrs. Cunningham has resided at her old home place near Pleasant Hill. It was here that Annie Laurie died last Friday. Her remains were laid to rest in the Valley on last Saturday. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, February 9, 1911 Page Three Card of Thanks We desire to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many friends who were so kind to us in the sickness and death of our daughter and sister, Annie Laurie Cunningham. May God bless each one. Mrs. S.C. Cunningham Mrs. Clarence Whitehead Mrs Charlton Thomas The Talbotton New Era Thursday, February 9, 1911 Page Seven Centerville Mrs. T.W. Morris and daughter, Ethel attended the funeral of Miss Annie Laurie Cunningham in the Valley. We wish as a community to extend our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family and friend of the deceased. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, February 23, 1911 Page One In Memoriam Annie Laurie Cunningham On the second day of February the stern messenger of death came silently within the sick room of Annie Laurie Cunningham, placing his relentless grasp upon her body breathing his icy breath into her face; he bore her away from a mother who loved her better than her own life. But what a sweet consolation it is to know that he led her to the home beyond where all sufferings will have an end, and where she will once more be united with her beloved brother who left her just a year ago. A loving father is there on the other shore awaiting her arrival with outstretched arms, ready to receive her, after her journey across the river of death. What a glorious union will there be between father and daughter and sister and brother. It does seem cruel that one of such tender years should be cut down just as she is budding from a blossom in to a full bloom and flower. This young girl had such a remarkable bright future before her in the music world but her songs are hushed forever, her talents can never be displayed here on earth, but some day in the sweet bye and bye she can begin her work anew. It was always a pleasure to Annie Laurie to play for her friends or give them a song to cheer them when they were sad and depressed, even tho it was taxing on her strength. It has been almost a year ago while living in Columbus that she contracted this awful disease which the doctors pronounced incurable. All the medical skill in the world could do her no good, then, as she was too far gone. If the prayers of a devoted mother, fond sisters and loving friends could have done any good, she would be with us now. Not a day passed during Annie Laurie’s sickness that her host of friends did not think of her and longed for the time to come when she would shine among them as the moon among the stars, but that day would never come, although she strove day after day to overcome her foe, yet death was inevitable. Never has a battle been more valiantly fought than in this battle between life and death, but as is generally the case death was victor over life. This dear girl wanted to live not for her sake, but for her mother’s sake and for the sake of her friends who loved her so dearly and who wanted her to remain with them here on earth; but God wanted her also to transplant in the garden of life above. We should be resigned to her death for now she is free from all pain and suffering. We should not sigh for her, knowing that she fell asleep with the full assurance of God’s sweet peace. We should not weep for her with the thought that she is safe from sin and temptation, she is not dead but sleeping, and that we will find her again in the flower garden above. We should not mourn for her as one without hope, for her’s is the rest which remains for the people of God. May sufficient grace be given to sustain all the bereaved and in the sweet bye and bye may there be a happy reunion of all the dear ones. Helen Fryer The Talbotton New Era Thursday, March 9, 1911 Page One In Memoriam On December 8, 1895, there came to this earth a beautiful little brown eyed baby. As the days came and passed she grew even more lovely as she noticed things about her. She was the youngest child of D.T. and S.C. Cunningham. The fond parents named her Annie Laurie, a name always dear to them. Some associated her name with the song, “Annie Laurie” and called her “Bonny.” One year ago God saw fit to afflict the body of this little girl. All that medical skill and the devotion of a loved mother and sisters could do was of no avail and after months of weary waiting on February 3, 1911 her sweet life went out and God took her to be with him in glory. She realized her condition some time before she died and spoke calmly of death, and “At Rest” on her coffin lid did not speak more eloquently than the sweet smile that lit up her countenance in death. In health she was bright and animating and drew friends to her. Talented, she was much admired. In the home circle her influence was felt and appreciated. With all these things combined she loved the church of God, and as long as her strength would permit she went regularly to church and Sunday school and lent her voice in praise to God. Her friends who loved her when they had done all they could for her in life came with sympathy for the loved ones left behind and brought flowers to make her angelic form look even more beautiful. While the chain is being broken here it is lengthening in heaven and we can take hold on the shore of the sweet deliverance, there to meet our loved ones gone before. May her unspotted life here shine as a beacon light to guide us to the haven of rest. She was laid to rest beside father and brother in family burial ground, Brothers Arnold and Forrester conducting the services. May God comfort the grief stricken mother and sisters and all the relatives and friends of the deceased. Aunt Mattie Additional Comments: Transcriber's note: There is a discrepancy regarding the date of death in the newspaper articles. I decided to list February 3rd as DOD as this is the date referenced in the first newspaper mention. I'm not a researcher of this family and have no additional information about them. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/talbot/obits/c/cunningh12339ob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 7.2 Kb