Mrs. L. Garrett Called By Death: Lead Active Life
Mother of Prosecuting Attorney Succumbs After Illness
Succumbing after an illness that confined her to her bed for the past twelve months, Mrs. Leila Estelle Garrett, widow of the late Franklin Garrett, died at her home 415 Oak street at 9:20 o'clock this morning. Her passing removes one of the better known and most highly respected women of Monroe. The first Methodist church loses a staunch member and a number of local societies and organizations lose from their membership one who will be deeply mourned.
Mrs. Garrett was born in Eufaula, Ala., Jan. 2, 1867, and removed to Monroe in the fall of 1887 making her home here ever since. Her marriage to Franklin Garrett was on Oct. 31, 1889. He lived until Nov. 22, 1896.
Mrs. Garrett was educated at Oxford College at Oxford, Ala., from which she was graduated with honors. After coming to Monroe she was a teacher in the grades for a short time prior to her marriage.
She was, as stated, an earnest member of the First Methodist church. She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution; of the United Daughters of the Confederacy; American Legion Auxiliary; charter member of the Twentieth Century Book Club and other organizations, in all of which she was a most energetic member.
Surviving is one son, David I Garrett, prosecuting attorney of Ouachita parish. Also three brothers, John W. David and Joseph Johnston, all of Monroe.
Arrangements for the funeral are incomplete but will probably be held tomorrow afternoon with burial in the family plot in the City Cemetery.
Published in the Monroe News Star on Friday, July 31, 1925.
Mother of Prosecuting Attorney Succumbs After Illness
Succumbing after an illness that confined her to her bed for the past twelve months, Mrs. Leila Estelle Garrett, widow of the late Franklin Garrett, died at her home 415 Oak street at 9:20 o'clock this morning. Her passing removes one of the better known and most highly respected women of Monroe. The first Methodist church loses a staunch member and a number of local societies and organizations lose from their membership one who will be deeply mourned.
Mrs. Garrett was born in Eufaula, Ala., Jan. 2, 1867, and removed to Monroe in the fall of 1887 making her home here ever since. Her marriage to Franklin Garrett was on Oct. 31, 1889. He lived until Nov. 22, 1896.
Mrs. Garrett was educated at Oxford College at Oxford, Ala., from which she was graduated with honors. After coming to Monroe she was a teacher in the grades for a short time prior to her marriage.
She was, as stated, an earnest member of the First Methodist church. She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution; of the United Daughters of the Confederacy; American Legion Auxiliary; charter member of the Twentieth Century Book Club and other organizations, in all of which she was a most energetic member.
Surviving is one son, David I Garrett, prosecuting attorney of Ouachita parish. Also three brothers, John W. David and Joseph Johnston, all of Monroe.
Arrangements for the funeral are incomplete but will probably be held tomorrow afternoon with burial in the family plot in the City Cemetery.
Published in the Monroe News Star on Friday, July 31, 1925.
Mrs. L. Garrett Called By Death: Lead Active Life
Mother of Prosecuting Attorney Succumbs After Illness
Succumbing after an illness that confined her to her bed for the past twelve months, Mrs. Leila Estelle Garrett, widow of the late Franklin Garrett, died at her home 415 Oak street at 9:20 o'clock this morning. Her passing removes one of the better known and most highly respected women of Monroe. The first Methodist church loses a staunch member and a number of local societies and organizations lose from their membership one who will be deeply mourned.
Mrs. Garrett was born in Eufaula, Ala., Jan. 2, 1867, and removed to Monroe in the fall of 1887 making her home here ever since. Her marriage to Franklin Garrett was on Oct. 31, 1889. He lived until Nov. 22, 1896.
Mrs. Garrett was educated at Oxford College at Oxford, Ala., from which she was graduated with honors. After coming to Monroe she was a teacher in the grades for a short time prior to her marriage.
She was, as stated, an earnest member of the First Methodist church. She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution; of the United Daughters of the Confederacy; American Legion Auxiliary; charter member of the Twentieth Century Book Club and other organizations, in all of which she was a most energetic member.
Surviving is one son, David I Garrett, prosecuting attorney of Ouachita parish. Also three brothers, John W. David and Joseph Johnston, all of Monroe.
Arrangements for the funeral are incomplete but will probably be held tomorrow afternoon with burial in the family plot in the City Cemetery.
Published in the Monroe News Star on Friday, July 31, 1925.
Mother of Prosecuting Attorney Succumbs After Illness
Succumbing after an illness that confined her to her bed for the past twelve months, Mrs. Leila Estelle Garrett, widow of the late Franklin Garrett, died at her home 415 Oak street at 9:20 o'clock this morning. Her passing removes one of the better known and most highly respected women of Monroe. The first Methodist church loses a staunch member and a number of local societies and organizations lose from their membership one who will be deeply mourned.
Mrs. Garrett was born in Eufaula, Ala., Jan. 2, 1867, and removed to Monroe in the fall of 1887 making her home here ever since. Her marriage to Franklin Garrett was on Oct. 31, 1889. He lived until Nov. 22, 1896.
Mrs. Garrett was educated at Oxford College at Oxford, Ala., from which she was graduated with honors. After coming to Monroe she was a teacher in the grades for a short time prior to her marriage.
She was, as stated, an earnest member of the First Methodist church. She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution; of the United Daughters of the Confederacy; American Legion Auxiliary; charter member of the Twentieth Century Book Club and other organizations, in all of which she was a most energetic member.
Surviving is one son, David I Garrett, prosecuting attorney of Ouachita parish. Also three brothers, John W. David and Joseph Johnston, all of Monroe.
Arrangements for the funeral are incomplete but will probably be held tomorrow afternoon with burial in the family plot in the City Cemetery.
Published in the Monroe News Star on Friday, July 31, 1925.
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