Southampton County Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Drewry, Martha L. Edwards, 1938 

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MARTHA LOU EDWARDS DREWRY

   Mrs. Martha Lou Drewry, widow of the late J.S. Drewry, died at her home near 
Black Creek September 24, 1938, after a short illness, age 77 years. She was the 
daughter of the late R.G. and Mrs. Mary Lou Edwards, and had been a resident of 
the Black Creek community all of her life.

   She was a consistent member of the Black Creek Baptist Church, a lovable 
Christian woman and a devoted mother, her life being an inspiration to all who 
knew her. She was gentle, pious and a loyal friend.

   She is survived by five sons, Richard, Edgar, Irvin, Aurelius and Reginald 
Drewry of Zuni; two brothers, W.G. Edwards of Suffolk and J.A. Edwards of Zuni; 
six grandchildren, two nieces, two nephews and a wide circle of relative and 
friends.

   Funeral services were conducted Monday at 2:00 p.m. from Black Creek Baptist 
Church by her pastor, Rev. W.B. Watson, assisted by the Rev. W.H. Corbitt of 
Holland Baptist Church and Rev. R.H. Corbitt of Colosse Baptist Church. The 
choir sang, "Abide with Me," "Have Thine Own Way," a duet, "The Old Rugged 
Cross," being sung by Mrs. L.E. Beale and Mrs. G.A. West. There was a large 
attendance and many beautiful floral offerings.

   The active pallbearers were: H.M. Edwards, Talmage Edwards, A.M. Hann, A.C. 
Carr, M.H. Lowe, W.E. Drewry, C.W. Bulls, and D.L. Joyner. Honorary pallbearers 
were friends of the family. Burial was made at her home in the family cemetery.


[Martha Lou (EDWARDS; Mrs. J.S.) DREWRY, life-long Black Creek resident, 
 d. 24 Sep 1938, at home, Black Creek, age 77, 
 interred in the family cemetery, 26 Sep 1938, 
 "The Tidewater News" (Franklin, VA), Sep. 30, 1938] 

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