Barren-Jefferson County KyArchives Obituaries.....Gorin, Annie April 30, 1939
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Name: Annie Weisiger Gorin
Residence: Glasgow, KY
Died: 30 April 1939, Glasgow
Born: 18 Aug 1857 Louisville, Jefferson, KY

"Glasgow and Barren County lost one of their most distinguished and most 
widely known women Sunday with the passing of Miss Annie W. Gorin at her 
home on W. Washington Street. Quietly, gently, as she had lived, Miss Gorin 
died of a heart attack Sunday morning at seven o'clock after two hours' 
illness.

A daughter of the late Franklin and Deborah Campbell Gorin, she was born in 
Louisville. When but a young girl she moved to Glasgow where she devoted 
practically her entire life to the study and teadhing of music. Coming from 
a family of strong intellect, she soon gave indication of later success as a 
musician. At the time of her death she was recognized as Dean of Music 
Teachers of Kentucky. She was a charter member of the Ladies Matinee 
Musicale, of this place, and accomplished much in furthering the aims and 
working of this club, which was the first music club organized in this 
state.
Miss Gorin was the last immediate survivor of a distinguished pioneer family 
of this county. Her grandfather, John Gorin, gave the ground on which the 
Barren County courthouse is located in this city. Her father, the late 
Franklin Gorin, was the first white child born in Glasgow, and he was, also, 
the author of the book, "Times of Long Ago," made up of a series of articles 
he had written for this newspaper. Mr. Gorin was, at one time, the owner of 
Mammoth Cave. The late Harry C. Gorin, a brother of Miss Gorin, was an 
attorney in this city for many years.
Miss Gorin, the last surviving member of her immediate family, was one of 
the most beloved, one of the most unselfish, and one of the finest, truest 
christian characters this community ever knew. All her life - and that was a 
long and useful one, too - has been spent in behalf of others; the task was 
never too trying not to be attempted; the sacrifice was never too great, but 
that she answered, if it meant something to one of her host of friends.
She was unobtrusive, and a lover of friend and church. But, when occasion 
demanded, "Miss Annie" was as firm as the Rock itself, and, always, let her 
views and her position be known when it came to the matter of principle.
Coming from a fine Southern stock, she always maintained that heritage. She 
was proud of family, of family achievement, and much of her pleasure in life 
was the knowledge of what the outstanding Gorin family had done for this 
community.
She was a devout Catholic, and her years did not dim her interest in the 
welfare and success of the church here. She was active until the fulfillment 
of her death in welfare of the church she so devotedly loved.
She had genius for music. A charter member of the famous Glasgow Matinee 
Club, her fame as both teacher and pianist was known all over Kentucky. She 
was repeatedly honored because of her contribution to this art. For many 
years, up until her death in fact, "Miss Annie" gave instructions to classes 
in music. Hundreds of former students in all walks of life trace their love 
of music to her splendid instruction. Possibly no woman ever lived in Barren 
county who contributed so much to the finer side of community life, or 
brought the artistic into our lives so fully than did Miss Gorin. Her 
influence was wide-spread and everlasting. Her life was a benediction. It 
has been a joy and a pleasure and a gift supreme to have known and to have 
appreciated such godly character.
Miss Gorin is survived by two nieces, Miss Louise Proctor and Mrs. J. B. 
Whitney of Park City, and one great nephew, Mr. Harry Gorin Whitney, 
Jacksonville, Fla.
A short service was held at the home of Miss Gorin Monday evening at seven 
o'clock, the services consisting of the Rosary and prayers for the repose of 
the soul of the deceased.
Funeral services were held at St. Helen's Catholic church Tueday morning at 
ten-thirty, with a Requiem High Mass sung by Father Joseph Wheatley, of the 
Cathedral, Louisville, and choir from St. Joseph's Church, Bowling Green 
Interment followed in the cemetery at this place. [Glasgow Municipal]
  


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