### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Mrs. Hattie Clark Raiford, age 71, of 301 Lynnwood Drive, passed away at 3:05 p.m. on Wednesday, 8 March 1961, at her home. She was a member of Mount Hope Methodist Church in Suffolk, Virginia. She is survived by her daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Broyles of Fountain City and Mrs. Cecil Rogers of Chicago; her son, Reubin Raiford of Lynn, New Jersey; her stepson, Lloyd Hanson of Portsmouth, Virginia; along with 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services The body will remain at the mortuary, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, 9 March 1961. The service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, 10 March 1961, at Gentry's Chapel, with Dr. R. Brandon officiating. Interment will take place in Greenwood Cemetery, with Gentry's in charge. ### Transcript Hattie Clark Birth: 15 June 1889 Death: 8 March 1961 ------------------------------------- RAIFORD, Mrs. Hattie Clark—age 71, of 301 Lynnwood Drive, passed away at 3:05 p.m. Wednesday [8 March 1961] at her home. Member of Mount Hope Methodist Church, Suffolk, Va. Survivors: daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Broyles, Fountain City; Mrs. Cecil Rogers, Chicago; son, Reubin Raiford, Lynn, N.J.; stepson, Lloyd Hanson, Portsmouth, Va.; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild [9 March 1961]. The body will remain at the mortuary, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday [9 March 1961]. Service 2 p.m. Friday [10 March 1961] at Gentry's Chapel, Dr. R. Brandon officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Gentry's in charge. Knoxville, Tennessee The Knoxville Journal 9 March 1961 Page 14 Obituary for Hattie RAIFORD ------------------------------------- [Birth: 15 June 1889 - Surry County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 8 March 1961 - Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA] ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Hattie Clark Raiford | |-----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------| | Age | 71 years | | Birth | 15 June 1889; Surry County, Virginia, USA | | Death | 8 March 1961; Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |----------------------|---------------------|----------------------| | Hattie Clark Raiford | Decedent | Knoxville, Tennessee | | Mrs. Kenneth Broyles | Daughter | Fountain City | | Mrs. Cecil Rogers | Daughter | Chicago | | Reubin Raiford | Son | Lynn, N.J. | | Lloyd Hanson | Stepson | Portsmouth, Va. | | Unnamed | 11 Grandchildren | Not specified | | Unnamed | 1 Great-grandchild | Not specified | ### Publication Details | Detail | Information | |------------------------|-----------------------| | Publication Date | 9 March 1961 | | Newspaper | The Knoxville Journal | | Page Number | Page 14 | ### Other Relevant Information Mrs. Hattie Clark Raiford was a dedicated member of her church and is remembered by her family and community for her contributions and loving nature. # Narrative Summary of the Obituary Hattie Clark Raiford, age 71, passed away at her home on 8 Mar 1961. She was a member of Mount Hope Methodist Church and is survived by her daughters, son, stepson, grandchildren, and great-grandchild. # Narrative Summary of Funeral Services The family received friends on 9 Mar 1961. Services were held at Gentry's Chapel, with interment in Greenwood Cemetery. # Transcript Hattie Clark Birth: 15 June 1889 Death: 8 March 1961 ------------------------------------- Raiford, Mrs. Hattie Clark—age 71, of 301 Lynnwood Drive, passed away at 3:05 p.m. Wednesday 8 March 1961 at her home. Member of Mount Hope Methodist Church, Suffolk, VA. Survivors: daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Broyles, Fountain City, Mrs. Cecil Rogers, Chicago; son, Reubin Raiford, Lynn, NJ; stepson Lloyd Hanson, Portsmouth, VA; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild 9 March 1961. The body will remain at the mortuary, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Service 2 p.m. Friday at Gentry's Chapel, Dr. R. Brandon officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Gentry's in charge. Knoxville, Tennessee The Knoxville Journal 9 March 1961 Page 14 Obituary for Hattie Raiford ------------------------------------- [Birth: 15 June 1889 - Surry County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 8 March 1961 - Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA] # Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Age | Birth | Death | |----------------------------|-------|---------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------- | | Hattie Clark Raiford | 71 | 15 June 1889; Surry County, Virginia, USA | 8 March 1961; Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA | # Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |-------------------------------|-------------------------|---------------------------------| | Hattie Clark Raiford | Decedent | Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA | | Mrs. Kenneth Broyles | Daughter | Fountain City, USA | | Mrs. Cecil Rogers | Daughter | Chicago, USA | | Reubin Raiford | Son | Lynn, New Jersey, USA | | Lloyd Hanson | Stepson | Portsmouth, Virginia, USA | | 11 grandchildren | Grandchildren | Unknown | | 1 great-grandchild | Great-grandchild | Unknown | # Publication Details | Detail | Information | |---------------------------|-----------------------| | Publication Date | 9 March 1961 | | Newspaper | The Knoxville Journal | | Page | Page 14 | # Other Relevant Information Hattie Clark Raiford was a member of Mount Hope Methodist Church in Suffolk, Virginia. She is survived by her daughters and son along with numerous grandchildren and a great-grandchild.