## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Lillie Evelyn Harris died on 13 Jan 1929 in Norfolk, Virginia at age 56. She was born on 28 Jul 1872 in Southampton County, Virginia.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

Funeral services for Lillie Evelyn Harris were held on 16 Jan 1929 at 3 p.m. at Pentecostal Temple. Rev. W. A. Gurganus officiated. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

## Transcript

Lillie Evelyn Harris

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 Evelyn Harris                           |
|---------|------------------------------------------------|
| Age     | 56 years                                       |
| Birth   | 28 JUL 1872; Southampton County, Virginia, USA |
| Death   | 13 JAN 1929; Norfolk, Virginia, USA            |
## Table of Relationships

| Name                  | Relationship   | Residence         |
|-----------------------|----------------|-------------------|
| Lillie Evelyn Harris  | 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 Number        | 2                   |
## Other Relevant Information

Lillie Evelyn Harris's funeral was well-attended. The service included musical performances. Eight pallbearers were named. The burial took place at Forest Lawn Cemetery.