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Roberta Roxie Sevier - Madison Parish, Louisiana 

From Vicksburg Herald November 6, 1921

MRS. J. D. SEVIER OF TALLULAH, LA DIED HERE

Mrs. Roxie Roberta Sevier, beloved wife of J. D. Sevier, one of the most prominent citizens of Tallulah, La., died in this city yesterday evening, and her remains will be taken to her home this morning for interment. The remains will be accompanied by Mr. Sevier and a number of friends and relatives.

The funeral party will go overland to Tallulah, the encoffined remains being conveyed in Fisher's autohearse.

The funeral service will be held in Tallulah this afternoon at 3 o'clock.


From Madison Journal November 26, 1921

Resolutions of respect

The following resolutions were adopted at the meeting of the Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church:

Whereas, in the wisdom of our heavenly father, sister Roberta Roxie Sevier has been called from 
our midst to her Eternal home, having passed away on Saturday evening the fifth day of November, 1921; 
and

Whereas: in the death of sister Sevier, her family loses a devoted wife and an affectionate prayerful 
mother; how Sunday School and efficient, earnest worker; our church a faithful, zealous member; our 
Ladies Aid an enthusiastic, tireless leader, and our community a noble, Christian woman;

Therefore: be it resolved by the Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church of Tallulah, that in expressing 
these words of tribute, we desire to convey to the husband and kindred, our sincere sympathy in 
their bereavement.

It is resolved furthermore, that these resolutions be presented to the family of our deceased sister, 
also that a copy be published in the Madison Journal, that one be sent to the Christian advocate, and 
that the same be entered in the minutes of the Ladies Aid.

Mrs. Charles Coltharp
Miss Cora McClellan
Mrs. James R Clinton
Committee