AIKEN CO., SOUTH CAROLINA - OBITUARIES - Elizabeth (Bettie) Holston LOTT

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Augusta Chronicle, 9-29-1920, page 7A
Mrs Bettie A Lott Called by Death
Mrs Bettie A Lott, widely known and beloved Augusta woman,mother of M.H. Lott, 
of the shoe department of Swan Edwards store, died yesterday afternoon at her 
home, 202 Fifth Street.  Her death came after an illness of only four days.
Mrs Lott was one of Augusta's most noble women.  A member of the Baptist church 
since early childhood, she remained until her death faithful to her church and 
its teachings.  She always took a deep interest in all religious work, and her 
long life was made singularly beautiful by many deeds for the good of 
Christianity and the betterment of humanity.
Mrs Lott was born and reared near Monetta, SC, and at the time of her death, 
was 75 years of age.  She was the widow of John M Lott, and came with him to 
Augusta about 15 years ago.  Mr Lott's death occurred shortly after he located 
in Augusta.
A short funeral service will be conducted at the home this morning at 10 
o'clock.  At the close of the service, the body will be sent to Monetta, where 
the funeral services will be conducted at the Bethel Baptist Church, near 
Monetta.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Besides her son, Mrs Lott is survived by one daughter, Miss Sallie Lott; one 
granddaughter, Mrs Olive Hill, both of Augusta; one grandson, Albert Ramsey of 
Monetta; two sisters, Mrs Laura Seigler, of Aiken, and Mrs FB Smith of 
Batesburg, SC; two brothers, JM Holstein of Ridge Springs, SC and HP Holstein 
of Gainsville, Fla.