Southampton-Isle of Wight County Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Raiford, Almedia Bowden, 1920 

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 MRS. ALMEDIA B. RAIFORD 
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  Mrs. Almedia Bowden Raiford, widow of the late George W. Raiford, and one 
of the most highly respected citizens of the Corinth community, died at her 
home on Monday night.  She is survived by the following children: Mr. H.E. 
Raiford of Sheffeld, Ala., H.D. Raiford, T.P. Raiford, E. Jerome Raiford, and 
E. Wistar Raiford, and Mrs. Esther E. Camp of Corinth, and Dr. R.L. Raiford 
and Mrs. A.J. Neave of Sedley, Va.  The funeral was conducted by Rev. A.E. 
Cloud at Corinth Friends church at noon Thursday. 

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    ALMEDIA B. RAIFORD 
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  Almedia Bowden Raiford who [was] born in Isle in Wight county, November 7, 
1848, and passed away at her home the 5th of January, 1920.  She was the 
youngest child of a family of five children, having three sisters and one 
brother.  The brother, E.E. Bowden, alone survives her. 

  In early life she became a member of Antioch Christian Church, and during 
all the time of her connection with this communion, she was a most consistent 
member.  On May 24, 1871, she was united in marriage to George W. Raiford. 
Soon after marriage she and her husband united with the Friends Church at 
Corinth, Southampton county, thus beginning their married life in unity of 
religious purpose and responsibility. 

  She was the mother of ten children, six sons and four daughters.  Her 
husband and two daughters have preceeded her to the Heavenly Home.  She was 
a woman of strong character and to her motherhood was a sacred responsibility. 
She faithfully endeavored to impress upon her children the principles of peace 
and right conduct in their everyday lives.  Her faith was mainfest in her good 
works.  She has been a liberal giver, a kind neighbor, and her whole life has 
been characterized by beautiful simplicity.  She was always loyal to the 
religious principles of her church and a stanch supporter of its interests, 
willing to sacrifice in order that good might be accomplished. 

  For some years her life had been comparatively shut in, but she manifested 
much patience and submission, and maintained great interest in those about 
her.  The immediate family, the relatives and the community felt keenly the 
loss of so devoted a mother and faithful friend.  To her the end was peaceful. 
She quietly fell asleep. 

  We believe that for her, earth has receded; Heaven advanced; God has called; 
and she has gone. 

  The funeral services were conducted at Corinth Church on January 8th, at 12 
noon, by Rev. A.E. Cloud, assisted by Rev. Byron L. Osborne. 

  Her six sons, Hubert E., Hunter D., T. Philip, Rufus L., E. Jerome and E. 
Wistar Raiford were the pallbearers.  The casket was preceded by eight 
grandsons, Earl Raiford, Theodore Raiford, Howard Babb, Walter Raiford, Elton 
Raiford, Herbert Babb, Rowland Babb and George Raiford, carrying the beautiful 
floral designs.  Her brother, E.E. Bowden of Richmond, and the following 
nephews and nieces from a distance were present: E.J. Andrews, Mrs. John 
Kelbaugh, Mrs. J.T. Organ of Norfolk, W.C. Andrews of Zuni, Ernest Edwards and 
Mrs. G.C. Brothers of Whaleyville, Mrs. J.M. Smith, Messrs. James, Tyler and 
Livey Edwards of Franklin, Mrs. R.M. Herrin and Mrs. H.M. Rawls of Ivor. 

  The body was laid to rest in the family buring ground. 


Almedia (BOWDEN; Mrs. George W.) RAIFORD, 
b. 7 Nov 1848, Isle of Wight Co.; d. 5 Jan 1920, at home, Corinth, 
interred in Corinth Friends Meeting (RAIFORD/BRADSHAW) Cemetery*, 8 Jan 1920, 
"Tidewater News" (Franklin, VA), Jan. 9, 1920, p. 8; 
"Tidewater News" (Franklin, VA), Jan. 16, 1920, p. 1 

*Southampton County Historical Society {SCHS} Cemetery Project, 
   Miscellaneous Cemeteries, Vol. 1 (I-5): 
   http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/southampton/cemeteries/miscvol1.txt 


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