## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Lillie E. Harris (née Edwards) died on 13 Jan 1929 in Norfolk, Virginia. She was born on 28 Jul 1872 in Southampton County, Virginia.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

Funeral services for Mrs. Harris were held on 16 Jan 1929 at 3 o'clock at the Pentecostal Temple. Rev. W. A. Gurganus officiated. Burial took place in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

## Transcript

Lillie Evelyn Edwards

28 JUL 1872 - 13 JAN 1929
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Funeral services for Mrs. Harris were conducted yesterday afternoon [16 Jan 1929] at 3 o'clock from the Pentecostal Temple and was largely attended. The Rev. W. A. Gurganus officiated. There were many floral offerings. During the services Mrs. B. E. Fletcher sang "I Will Meet You In the Morning" and a duet was sung by Misses Edna and Leona Carney, "I'm Going Down the Valley." Miss Edith Basnight accompanied on the piano. Pallbearers were C. C. Hudgins, G. G. Thomas, E. T. Murden, L. G. Thomas, J. J. Woodhouse, F. E. Langley, B. E. Delridge and B. E. Fletcher. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Norfolk, Virginia
The Virginian-Pilot
17 Jan 1929
Page 2
Obituary for Lillie E. Harris

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[Birth: 28 JUL 1872 - Southampton County, Virginia, USA]
[Death: 13 JAN 1929 - Norfolk, Virginia, USA]

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Lillie E. Harris (Lillie Evelyn Edwards)       |
|---------|------------------------------------------------|
| Age     | 56                                             |
| Birth   | 28 JUL 1872; Southampton County, Virginia, USA |
| Death   | 13 JAN 1929; Norfolk, Virginia, USA            |
## Table of Relationships

| Name                                          | Relationship   | Residence         |
|-----------------------------------------------|----------------|-------------------|
| Lillie E. Harris (Lillie Evelyn Edwards)      | Decedent       | Norfolk, Virginia |
| Rev. W. A. Gurganus                           | Officiant      | Unknown           |
| Mrs. B. E. Fletcher                           | Singer         | Unknown           |
| Edna Carney                                   | Singer         | Unknown           |
| Leona Carney                                  | Singer         | Unknown           |
| Edith Basnight                                | Pianist        | Unknown           |
| C. C. Hudgins                                 | Pallbearer     | Unknown           |
| G. G. Thomas                                  | Pallbearer     | Unknown           |
| E. T. Murden                                  | Pallbearer     | Unknown           |
| L. G. Thomas                                  | Pallbearer     | Unknown           |
| J. J. Woodhouse                               | Pallbearer     | Unknown           |
| F. E. Langley                                 | Pallbearer     | Unknown           |
| B. E. Delridge                                | Pallbearer     | Unknown           |
| B. E. Fletcher                                | Pallbearer     | Unknown           |
## Publication Details

| Newspaper          | The Virginian-Pilot |
|--------------------|---------------------|
| Publication Date   | 17 Jan 1929         |
| Page               | 2                   |
## Other Relevant Information

The funeral was largely attended. There were many floral offerings. The burial took place in Forest Lawn Cemetery.