Date of birth: 27 Nov 1845
Date of death: 28 Dec 1937

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Burial Information

Section 10 (Click Here for Section Map)
Cemetery: Odd Fellows Cemetery
Plot: 0081-05
Status: Occupied

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Notes

Obituary In Memoriam Mrs. E. F. Brown Again, our hearts are saddened that God in His allwise providence, has called from us to Himself this much loved friend and sister. Mrs. E. F. Brown or "Miss Em" as she was lovingly known was born near Lexington in Holmes county in 1846. Her marriage to Mr. L. O. Brown is thought to have been in the year 1888 but the records of events about that time were burned and the date of her marriage is not actually known. She was the daughter of George E. Young of Virginia and Julia A. Hopkins of Alabama. Just when "Miss Em" joined the church is not known but many have heard her say that she had spent most of her life in the service of the Master. She was president of the Woman’s Missionary Society for twenty years and as long as she was able, she never missed a meeting. She was a faithful and loyal member of the Lexington Baptist church and gave generously of her time and money to its various causes. When the new church was built in 1928-1929 she and Mr. George Stigler turned the first shovels of dirt. Her beautiful Christian character, her gentleness and her faithful observance of choosing always the "better part" leaves with those she loved and who loved her memories to sweeten and brighten their lives. Miss Em was intensely devoted to her friends and her beautiful home was ever open to them. Almost to the end her mind was clear and she was interested in those about her. To Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Young and Miss Dorothy Young we extend our deepest sympathy and Commend them to God for Comfort and consolation in the hour of trial. Therefore be it resolved that a copy of this article be sent to the family, one to the Baptist Record, one to The Lexington Advertiser for publication and one be spread on the minutes of the Woman's Missionary Society and The Minutes of the Baptist Church.

Respectfully submitted, Mrs. J.F. Williams

Parents: George E. Young Julia Hopkins Young Siblings: William Lafayette Young Sue Victoria Young Emma F. Young Brown Spouse: Lee O. Brown

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