Genealogy Pages for Northern Middle TN
Obituary for Mrs. Lucy Ann (Peace) THOMPSON
Following is a transcription of the above person's (TN) obituary from The Register
of Lebanon, TN, dated Thursday, September 18, 1884:
Death of Mrs. Thompson.
The numerous friends of Mrs. T. J. Thompson will be pained to
hear of her death. She passed quietly from earth and friends on the night of
September 16 and went out to join her loved ones on the "other side." A
good woman and an earnest worker among the suffering ones here has been called to her rest
and reward above.
Mrs. Thompson nee Lucy Ann Peace was born in 1814, and
was therefore about seventy years old, and went to the "grave in a full age like a
shock of corn cometh in in his season." She leaves us the legacy of a true life
and an exalted character. Her charity and good works were unbounded, and she never
turned a deaf ear to the calls of benevolence, but dispensed her gifts in that quiet,
Christ-like spirit that made them doubly sweet to those receiving them. She was one
Lebanon's oldest and most dearly beloved citizens, and the influence of her Christian life
has left its impress upon the community. Every one knew and loved her, and hundreds
call her blessed for the disinterested kindness shown them. She will be greatly
missed by the church, the community and her surviving children. In sorrow we look
upon the golden bowl now broken, but it will lose none of its fragrance, and the memories
of her life lingers with us, and reflects a shining lustre beyond the tomb.
The funeral services will take place from the Christian church
this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Initial transcription by Stan Magnesen. Verified and Prepared for the Web by Vanessa Slea.