Obituary of BESSIE THOMAS SHANDS

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Friday, July 31, 1992 

Bessie Thomas Shands, 92, died July 29, 1992, in a Franklin hospital. 

Miss Shands was born in Southampton County. She had retired as a deputy clerk of the Circuit Court of Southampton County after more than 50 years. She was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church. 

Survivors include a niece, a nephew and several cousins. 

The graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in Riverside Cemetery by the Rev. James W. Browder III. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, is handling arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Courtland Rescue Squad. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: D2

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Bessie Thomas Shands, 92, of Franklin, Virginia, died 29 Jul 1992 after a long career as deputy clerk in Southampton County and membership in St. Luke's Episcopal Church.

A graveside funeral for Bessie Thomas Shands was held 31 Jul 1992 at Riverside Cemetery in Franklin, Virginia, officiated by Rev. James W. Browder III, with arrangements by Wright Funeral Home.

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BESSIE THOMAS SHANDS

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Friday, July 31, 1992 

Bessie Thomas Shands, 92, died July 29, 1992, in a Franklin hospital. 

Miss Shands was born in Southampton County. She had retired as a deputy clerk of the Circuit Court of Southampton County after more than 50 years. She was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church. 

Survivors include a niece, a nephew and several cousins. 

The graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in Riverside Cemetery by the Rev. James W. Browder III. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, is handling arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Courtland Rescue Squad. 

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Name  | Bessie Thomas Shands                 |
| Age   | 92                                   |
| Birth | 1900 (estimated); [location unknown] |
| Death | 29 July 1992; Franklin, Virginia     |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                      | Relationship        | Residence            |
| Bessie Thomas Shands      | Decedent            | [Franklin, Virginia] |
| [Unnamed niece]           | Niece of decedent   | [Unknown]            |
| [Unnamed nephew]          | Nephew of decedent  | [Unknown]            |
| [Several cousins]         | Cousins of decedent | [Unknown]            |
| Rev. James W. Browder III | Officiant           | [Unknown]            |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia    |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot  |
| Date     | 31 July 1992         |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | D2                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

She worked as a deputy clerk of the Circuit Court of Southampton County for more than 50 years.
She was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church.
Her birth name was Bessie Thomas Shands.

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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