Rebecca Keaton Scott McLane 11 FEB 1875 - 23 AUG 1936 Rebecca Scott McLane, Mrs. Rebecca Scott McLane, wife of J.R. McLane of this town, died at her home in South High Street early Sunday morning after a brief illness. Mrs. McLane was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carr Scott of this county, and had been a resident of Franklin for 20 years or more. She was a consistent communicant of the Franklin Baptist Church, of the King s Servant Bible Class of its Sunday school and a loyal and active member of the Woman s Missionary Society. She was a faithful and unselfish wife and mother, a good neighbor and a woman of many fine traits of character. Besides her husband, she is survived by five daughters; Mrs. H.S. Baker of Norfolk, Mrs. Emmett L. Edwards of Washington, Mrs. John E. Beale, Mrs. S.H. Thorne and Mrs. O.L. Lankford of Franklin; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. J.W. Turner of Sedley and Mrs. S.P. Turner of Norfolk, and by a large family connection throughout this section. Funeral rites were held from the McLane residence Monday afternoon at 4 o clock by Rev. R.D. Stephenson, assisted by Dr. M.A. MacLean of Petersburg, a former pastor of the Franklin Baptist Church. Burial was made in Poplar Spring Cemetery, the pallbearers being: J. Edward Moyler, W.O. Bristow, E.A. Davis, N.C. Barbour, George Watkins, J.W.B. Thompson, R.C. Branch, and Ezra F. Gray. Honorary bearers were selected from a number of friends of the family. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Rebecca Scott McLane, born 11 February 1875, passed away on 23 August 1936. She was a devoted wife, mother, and active community member in Franklin. She is survived by her husband, five daughters, nine grandchildren, and two sisters. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral services for Rebecca Scott McLane were held at her residence on a Monday afternoon. She was buried in Poplar Spring Cemetery. ### The Edited Obituary Rebecca Keaton Scott McLane 11 February 1875 - 23 August 1936 Rebecca Scott McLane, Mrs. Rebecca Scott McLane, wife of J.R. McLane of this town, died at her home in South High Street early Sunday morning after a brief illness. Mrs. McLane was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carr Scott of this county, and had been a resident of Franklin for 20 years or more. She was a consistent communicant of the Franklin Baptist Church, of the King's Servant Bible Class of its Sunday school, and a loyal and active member of the Woman's Missionary Society. She was a faithful and unselfish wife and mother, a good neighbor, and a woman of many fine traits of character. Besides her husband, she is survived by five daughters: Mrs. H.S. Baker of Norfolk, Mrs. Emmett L. Edwards of Washington, Mrs. John E. Beale, Mrs. S.H. Thorne, and Mrs. O.L. Lankford of Franklin; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. J.W. Turner of Sedley and Mrs. S.P. Turner of Norfolk, and by a large family connection throughout this section. Funeral rites were held from the McLane residence Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock by Rev. R.D. Stephenson, assisted by Dr. M.A. MacLean of Petersburg, a former pastor of the Franklin Baptist Church. Burial was made in Poplar Spring Cemetery, the pallbearers being: J. Edward Moyler, W.O. Bristow, E.A. Davis, N.C. Barbour, George Watkins, J.W.B. Thompson, R.C. Branch, and Ezra F. Gray. Honorary bearers were selected from a number of friends of the family. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Rebecca Keaton Scott McLane | |---------|-----------------------------| | Age | 61 | | Birth | 11 February 1875; Unknown | | Death | 23 August 1936; Unknown | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------------|----------------|------------| | Rebecca Keaton Scott McLane | Decedent | Franklin | | J.R. McLane | Spouse | Franklin | | Carr Scott | Parent | Unknown | | Mrs. Carr Scott | Parent | Unknown | | Mrs. H.S. Baker | Child | Norfolk | | Mrs. Emmett L. Edwards | Child | Washington | | Mrs. John E. Beale | Child | Franklin | | Mrs. S.H. Thorne | Child | Franklin | | Mrs. O.L. Lankford | Child | Franklin | | Mrs. J.W. Turner | Sibling | Sedley | | Mrs. S.P. Turner | Sibling | Norfolk | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Rebecca Keaton Scott McLane was a consistent communicant of the Franklin Baptist Church. 2. She was a member of the King's Servant Bible Class of the church's Sunday school. 3. She was an active member of the Woman's Missionary Society. 4. Rebecca was known for being a faithful and unselfish wife and mother. 5. She was described as a good neighbor and a woman of many fine traits of character.