Talbot County GaArchives Obituaries.....Mary Greer Richards August 8 1905
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The Talbotton New Era
Thursday, August 10, 1905
Page Three


Death of Mrs. Howard Richards


Mrs. Howard Richards died suddenly at her home near
Talbotton on Tuesday morning.  Heart trouble was the
immediate cause.


Mrs. Richards was a noble Christian woman and loved
by everyone who knew her.  She was a member of the
Methodist Church from her youth and always active in
church work.


The funeral took place at the cemetery in Talbotton
Wednesday morning. Mrs. Richards is survived by two
children, Mrs. Walter Stinson and Mrs. Jack
Wimberly.


The Talbotton New Era, October 26, 1905

The Talbotton New Era
Thursday, October 26, 1905
Page 7

In Memoriam

Mrs. Mary Greer Richards was born in Talbot Co., Ga., July 23rd, 1846 and died 
at her home near Centerville, Talbot Co., Ga., Aug. 8th 1905.

In early childhood she joined the M.E. Church and remained a consistent member, 
until the summons came “It is enough, come up higher.”

Her name was enrolled as a member of the Alice Beall Mathews Chapter of the 
U.D.C., April 28, 1903.  Mrs. Richards was a niece of Alexander H. Stephens, 
Vice President of the Confederacy.

For several years she attending school in Sparta, Hancock Co., Ga., boarding in 
the family of her uncle, Judge Leinton Stephens.

Mrs. Richards was a gentle, modest, refined Christian woman; unobtrusive and 
unassuming; yet she had convictions and the courage of them.

Like the silent stream that pursues its onward course enriching and refreshing 
the region through which it flows, so the influence of this serene Christian 
woman has encouraged many a wayworn in his journey stepping Heavenward.  The 
lowly Nazarene has said: “By their fruits ye shall know them” “None knew her 
but to love her, nor named her but to praise”.  Therefore we feel that we may 
look up, and amid our tears truthfully say, we believe she is forever with the 
Lord.

In the sudden death of Mrs. Richards the church has lost a useful member.  The 
A.B.M. Chapter, a loyal and patriotic daughter.  Her children a devoted and 
self-sacrificing mother.

Her brothers a loving sister, the community a beloved and respected friend.  
Her life was a blessing.  Her words of sympathy and deeds of kindness will be 
missed by those who knew her best and loved her most.  Therefore be it resolved.

1st That in the death of Mrs. Richards the A.B.M. Chapter of the U.D.C. has 
lost a beloved and loyal member, one whose devotion to this grand cause has 
been a benediction to others.

2nd That a copy of these resolutions be spread on the minutes of the chapter 
and another be furnished the New Era, and the family of the deceased.

Respectfully submitted,
Mrs. A.J. Perryman
Miss Nannie Raines
Committee
Sept. 27, 1905



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