Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Stockton, Irene August 6, 1925
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Norfolk Journal and Guide, Aug. 15, 1925
“Gone But Not Forgotten”

Mrs. Irene Stockton, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Williams, departed
this life August 6, 1925.  She was well known and highly respected by all who
knew her, both in private and public life.  She was a devoted daughter, loving
mother, and kind friend.  She lived a strict, consistent Christian life, and an
ardent worker and member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church.  She was a sweet singer
in the choir for five years, besides  holding offices in many of the Christian
endeavors.

At 1:30 o’clock, August 9th, the funeral procession left the home, 1236
Armstrong street, enroute to First Baptist Church, where it was beautifully
conducted by Rev. Price, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

After listening to the beautiful resolutions and testimonies, coming from the
different organizations and friends and many interesting remarks and many
beautiful songs and solos, coming from the choir, one was made to feel that he
was in the presence of the heavenly hosts, while living;  after which Rev. Price
spoke from Rev. 14:13.

The funeral, which was largely attended, slowly wended its way to the Calvary
Cemetery, where Mrs. Stockton was laid to rest in a beautiful white satin
shroud, into a handsome white couch casket, which was solemnly lowered into her
earthly bed amidst a shower of flowers.

The following are names of persons who gave flowers:  Mrs. Marilla Powell, Mr.
and Mrs. Dickerson, Miss Naomi Riddick, Mrs. Golea Foltz, Mesdames Laura
Lawrence, Agnes Duke, Elenora Roane, Pennie Holly Skinner, Ethel M. Wallace,
Lelia Coops and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Mrs.
Laura Cutlear.

The following are the names who furnished cares:  Mr. Geo. W. Davis, William
Whitehurst, Geo. Sexson, Samuel Costen, Fred Pierce, Grant Garrison.

She is survived by a mother, father, two sisters, Jennett Williams, Philadelphia
PA;  Mattie Brown and two daughters, Beatrice Ellis, Mabel Ellis;  one nephew,
Geo. H. Mercer, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 27, at the New Central Baptist Church
for Robert Thompson of 118 B Avenue, with the Rev. W. B. Westbrook officiating.
 Surviving Mr. Thompson are two nieces, two nephews, and other relatives. 
Burial was in the Mt. Olive Cemetery last Monday morning at 10 o’clock with
Pretlow’s Funeral Directors in charge.


Additional Comments:
Calvary Cemetery

STOCKTON, IRENE I33235 GUS 0 08/09/1925

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