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Mrs. George M. Williams found Dead

Mrs. George M. Williams was found dead in her home by Mr. Williams about 7:00 o'clock Friday morning. As was his custom, Mr. Williams arose between six and seven o'clock, started a fire and prepared breakfast. He expected Mrs. Williams would hear him up and would get up as usual. He waited a short time and then went to her room to awaken her, he found her unconscience and went across the street to the home of Mrs. And Mrs. Martin Pope and asked Mrs. Pope to go to his home.

Mrs. Pope stated she went ahead of him and when she reached Mrs. Williams' room that there was no sign of life in her body. She seemed to think that Mrs. Williams had been dead around forty minutes to an hour at that time. It seems there was no struggle, that she went to sleep and did not awaken.

Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church Saturday afternoon with Rev. Aubrey Short, the pastor, in charge. Interment followed in Spur Cemetery with Campbell Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.

Active pallbearers were W.F. Godfrey, Ned Hogan, T.J. Seale, Martin Pope, Walter Gruben and H. Dobbins.

The deceased is survived by her husband and two sons: Sherrod Williams of Paducah, and Roy S. Williams of Maplewood, NJ. Another son, Boyd M. Williams, died in an army camp during World War No. 1. A brother, Scott Boyd, California, still survives. There are three grandchildren.

Mrs. Williams, whose maiden name was Miss Jessie Boyd, daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. A.H. Boyd was born in Tarrant County February 21, 1864. She and Mr. Williams were married at Fort Worth November 22, 1885, and recently celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary.

Mr. And Mrs. Williams moved to Spur about 35 years ago and Mr. Williams served as a surveyor for the Spur Ranch and was a state authorized surveyor. He was away from home quite a lot and Mrs. Williams managed her family and had a pleasant home for her husband when he would return.

Early in life Mrs. Williams made a profession of the Christian religion and united with the Missionary Baptist Church. She was always faithful as a member and took much interest in the various activities of the church. She taught a Sunday School class many years and was considered one of the best teachers. Last week before she passed away, she attended a number of church activities seeming to get a great joy from her church work.

As a neighbor she was ready and willing to lend assistance when needed. She was hospitable in her home and always managed to assist people who needed help. She lived nearly 78 years of useful, helpful life, willing to make any sacrifice to relieve others. When she met others she always brought joy to them. Pleasant and kind in her attitude, she wielded a sweet influence that touched most every one who came in contact with her. Hers is a great life gone on.

©The Texas Spur, 1943
From the records of Lillian Grace Nay, Spur Museum

Transcribed by Becky Hodges, August 12, 2004

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