Nansemond-Southampton County Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Stephenson, Annie M., 1923 

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ANNIE MARIAH STEPHENSON

   The neighborhood was greatly shocked to hear of the sudden death of Miss 
Annie Mariah Stephenson, age 65 years, who died Wednesday , August 29, 1923, 
in the home of her brother, W.C. Stephenson, of Suffolk, with whom she made 
her home.  She was the daughter of the late Watt Stephenson and Manda 
Stephenson and had lived in this neighborhood since childhood, moving with 
her brother and his family to Suffolk a few months ago.

   She was a consistent member of Millfield Church for many years, but when 
moving to Suffolk moved her membership into the Baptist church there - yet she 
never forgot her old church, her missionary societies, her friends and her 
loved ones in this community.  She is survived by three sisters in this 
community, Mrs. W.K. Whitfield, Mrs. J.E. Hines and twin sister, Mrs. Rebecca 
Kitchen, one brother, W.C. Stephenson of Suffolk, a number of nieces and 
nephews and a host of friends.

   Her body was brought home and laid to rest in the old family graveyard near 
here Friday afternoon, August 31, there to await the Resurrection Morn.  In 
the absence of Rev. F.O. Criminger, pastor of the Suffolk Baptist Church, the 
burial services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Hardcastle of the Suffolk Christian 
Church, assisted by Rev. W.G. Keith of Millfield.  One of Miss Stephenson’s 
favorite songs was used "Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone" and "Nearer My God 
to Thee," both being sung by a small choir of friends from Suffolk and 
Millfield churches.

   Many beautiful flowers were placed upon the mound by loved ones and 
friends.  To these three sisters and one brother who mourn their loss, and to 
other near relatives and friends, we express our deepest sympathy and may they 
be comforted by the great promises of Jesus and in believing that she is "At 
Rest".


Annie Mariah STEPHENSON, 
d. 29 Aug 1923, at brother's home, Suffolk, age 65, 
interred in the STEPHENSON family cemetery*, near Vicksville, 31 Aug 1923, 
"The Tidewater News" (Franklin, VA), Sep. 7, 1923, p. 7 

*Buried with her parents, Watkins White & Amanda M. (WHITEHEAD) STEPHENSON, 
   in a STEPHENSON family cemetery, at St. Luke's & Roundhill Rds. 
   Southampton County Historical Society {SCHS} Cemetery Project, 
   Miscellaneous Cemeteries, Vol. 4 (IV-49): 
   http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/southampton/cemeteries/miscvol4.txt 

Her paternal grandparents, Richard & Rebecca (MURRELL) STEPHENSON, are buried 
   in another, on Appleton Rd. 
   SCHS Cemetery Project, Miscellaneous Cemeteries, Vol. 1 (I-28): 
   http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/southampton/cemeteries/miscvol1.txt 

Her sister Myra (Mrs. William K.) WHITFIELD is buried in Millfield Baptist 
   Church Cemetery.  SCHS Miscellaneous Cemeteries, Vol. 1 (I-25): 
   http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/southampton/cemeteries/miscvol1.txt 

Their brother Willie Cordie STEPHENSON is buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery 
   (Block H, Lot 122), Suffolk. 


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