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Cornelia Montgomery Spann - Madison Parish, Louisiana 

From Tallulah Madison Journal, August 30, 1924

On Friday, August 22, the body of Cornelia Spann, accompanied by relatives and friends, was 
brought to Tallulah for interment. Service was held in the Episcopal Church at 10 a.m. Saturday 
morning, Rev. John Foster officiating.

The beautiful casket that contained all that was mortal of our dear one was placed just where 
she stood with the man of her choice, together taking the vows of Holy Matrimony - a few 
short years ago.

On that occasion all was bright in anticipation of the future, which did hold love and beauty.

The church was wonderfully decorated, bright candles burning, and devoted friends gathered to 
witness the ceremony.

Many more friends were present than on the former occasion - old and tried ones and many new. Their 
love and affection was attested in a feeble way by the billows of exquisite flowers.

It seems they are everywhere. Their lovely tints made beautiful the great woman, our friend, wife 
and mother who has only passed her earthly right.

We are assured there is no death here only a passing to a life of higher attainment and knowledge 
of God.

After the beautiful and inspiring service the friends and relatives went to the Silver Cross Cemetery 
where she was tenderly laid to rest beneath a profusion of beautiful flowers. The Eastern Stars, of 
which she was a member, conducted their impressive and beautiful service.

The girlhood days of Cornelia Montgomery were spent bin their plantation home (Montrose) near Tallulah. 
She was married to William R. Spann and they had resided in their house in Tallulah for some years. 
Here she endeared herself to the people of the town as she took an interest (illegible section).

She loved and was loyal to her friends. Her home was efficient and orderly and was always open to relatives 
and friends. She was the idol of her husband and children, and having watchful care was always bestowed 
upon them.

While a great void is felt caused by her passing away, they feel and know that all is well! Our prayer is 
that the Great Comforter with power will always be felt and that the everlasting arms will always bear 
them up.

The deceased is survived by her husband, Mr. W. R. Spann, their 3 children, Ross, William and Howard Spann 
and a brother, Mr. George Montgomery.

The relatives and our town friends were: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Murphy, sister of 
Mr. Spann, Mrs. Warfield (remainder illegible.)