Bienville County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....Crowson, Frances "Fannie" James January 7, 1920
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The Bienville Democrat  January 15, 1920
The Bienville Democrat.
Arcadia, Bienville Parish, Louisiana
January 15, 1920
Page 3

MRS. A. L. CROWSON'S DEATH.

The death of Mrs. Fannie James Crowson, following so closely as it did the 
departure of her beloved husband, while not unexpected, came as a great blow 
to her loved ones and friends.  Leaving home apparently, in good health to 
accompany Mr. Crowson to the sanitarium, in Shreveport, soon after her arrival 
she contracted a severe attack of pneumonia, which aggravated by her loss of 
sleep, great aniety and suspense about her husband, and other conditions, all 
combined to make her resisting power very low and she was from the first, in a 
very critical condition.  Her daughter, Mrs. Story, and sons, Bryan and 
Johnny, were continually at her bedside and other kind and competent hands 
ministered to her suffering.  The best of skilled medical attention; trained 
nursing, every thing was done to restore her to life and health, but death 
came as a sweet release from her sufferings and on Tuesday night she passed 
into the "everlasting silence" - never having regained consciousness, was 
spared the anguish of separation from her beloved companion.

There is only one thought that consoles us in this great sorrow, even her dear 
children, who idolizedher, must lose sight of their own bitter anguish, with 
the realization of her glorious joy in being reunited to her best beloved, 
with whom she had walked, hand in hand down the years, between whom there was 
such a beautiful devotion.  No higher privilege is bestowed upon a woman than 
to be a "ministering angel" in her own home; to guide and direct her loved 
ones in becoming good useful citizens and if the highest and noblest calling, 
of woman is serving well and loving well, then Mrs. Crowson went not empty 
handed to her Redeemer, whom she loved, with a life time of service.  Mrs. 
Crowson was not only a most exemplary and devoted wife and mother, considering 
it her highest privilege, loving and serving them, but she found time to be 
interested and active in every movement for the betterment of community; for 
the progress and uplift of those around her.  She never failed to condemn the 
evil, as she saw it; she loved the church of which she was a devoted member 
for many years, and while she was associated with the M. E. Church, always 
loyal to its interests; she was a broad minded christian and labored for the 
good of all churches.  She was an officer in the W. M. S. and will be sadly 
missed from the weekly gathering and for her helpful and efficient work.  From 
time to time, various clurbs and associations were organized for the 
improvement of the community, Mrs. Crowson was always an active member.

Mrs. Crowson's remains were brought home on Wednesday, accompanied by Mr. and 
Mrs. J. B. Story, Messrs. Bryan, Johnnie and Hugh Crowson, Mr. and Mrs. 
Blanton Theus, Mr. Bill Grigsby, all of whom were at her bedside in 
Shreveport.  The funeral services at the M. E. Church, on Thursday morning was 
conducted by her Pastor, Rev. W. H. Jordan, who paid a beautiful tribute to 
her memory, eulogizing her many traits of character.  It was largely attended 
by loving friends and sorrowing relatives.

The floral offerings were beautiful and sent from many places.  The senior 
class of the High School, of which her son, Hugh is a member, a lovely piece, 
others were sent form the W. M. S.; the Epworth League and many friends 
showing the high regard in which Mrs. Crowson was held.

The out of town relatives and friends attending the funeral of Mrs. Crowson, 
were Mr. and Mrs. H. J. James, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Crowson, of Bienville, and 
their sons, Messrs. Johnnie, Ernest and Manly Crowson, of Minden, Jonesboro 
and Bienville, Mr. and Mrs. Linden Head of Bienville, Mrs. Ardis and Miss 
Twetie Howerton, of Mt. Lebanon, Mr. and Mrs. Will Campbell, of Bienville.  
Mr. J. B. Story, of Norfolk, arrived in Shreveport and accompanied the family 
of Mrs. Crowson to this place and is still here.

Mrs. A. C. Heap, a devoted friend of the late Mrs. Crowson, who was visiting 
her here, is still their guest and a great consolation in their sorrow.



Additional Comments:
Frances "Fannie" JAMES Crowson was the wife of Albert L. Crowson, of Arcadia.  
He had died of an illness and after surgery at Schumpert Hospital in 
Shreveport.  While tending to him at Schumpert, Fannie fell gravely ill with 
pneumonia and died three days after Mr. Crowson.  Papers reported she never 
knew of his death.  They are buried in Arcadia Cemetery in Arcadia, Louisian

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