On the morning of January 27, 1919, Mrs. Anne Scott Clay passed quietly but triumphantly out to her reward after several months illness. She was born in Amelia county, August 14, 1856, the daughter of George Henry and Sarah Rebecca Scott.
December 1, 1878, she became the bride of Irving Anderson Clay, at which time the happy young couple went to Nottoway county to make their home near Spainville. To this union God gave four daughters and tow sons, who still survive to morn their loss…
The funeral services were conducted at Rocky Hill M.E. Church by Rev. B.B. Bland, the pastor of the Nottoway Circuit, assisted by Rev. J. R. Sturgis, one of her former pastors. After which her body was laid to rest in the cemetery by the side of her husband, who preceded her to the grave twenty years ago.
Sister Clay was born of the spirit and united with the church at the age of ten. When married she transferred her membership from the Baptist church near her home to Rocky Hill M. E. Church, where she wrought well for the Master. She loved her church and attended all the services there as long as she was able.
Sister Clay was a loyal wife, an affectionate mother and a kind friend. "Woman's worth is to be estimated by the goodness of her heart, the greatness of her soul, the sublime purity and strength of her character, and service rendered in life." Sister Clay's life is credited with having stood the test. To know her was to appreciate and to love her. To be in her presence was an inspiration to the soul. While she ripening in years she was active in _____ and manifested a desire to live that she might serve, but when she realized her condition she said not my will but thine be done. Her death was a glorious example of Christian faith. She walked an earthly pilgrimage. She knew death was gain, as a blessed ______ just across the way.
"Life's labor done, as sinks the clay, Light from its load the spirit flies; While heaven and earth combine to say, How blest the righteous when he dies."
December 1, 1878, she became the bride of Irving Anderson Clay, at which time the happy young couple went to Nottoway county to make their home near Spainville. To this union God gave four daughters and tow sons, who still survive to morn their loss…
The funeral services were conducted at Rocky Hill M.E. Church by Rev. B.B. Bland, the pastor of the Nottoway Circuit, assisted by Rev. J. R. Sturgis, one of her former pastors. After which her body was laid to rest in the cemetery by the side of her husband, who preceded her to the grave twenty years ago.
Sister Clay was born of the spirit and united with the church at the age of ten. When married she transferred her membership from the Baptist church near her home to Rocky Hill M. E. Church, where she wrought well for the Master. She loved her church and attended all the services there as long as she was able.
Sister Clay was a loyal wife, an affectionate mother and a kind friend. "Woman's worth is to be estimated by the goodness of her heart, the greatness of her soul, the sublime purity and strength of her character, and service rendered in life." Sister Clay's life is credited with having stood the test. To know her was to appreciate and to love her. To be in her presence was an inspiration to the soul. While she ripening in years she was active in _____ and manifested a desire to live that she might serve, but when she realized her condition she said not my will but thine be done. Her death was a glorious example of Christian faith. She walked an earthly pilgrimage. She knew death was gain, as a blessed ______ just across the way.
"Life's labor done, as sinks the clay, Light from its load the spirit flies; While heaven and earth combine to say, How blest the righteous when he dies."
On the morning of January 27, 1919, Mrs. Anne Scott Clay passed quietly but triumphantly out to her reward after several months illness. She was born in Amelia county, August 14, 1856, the daughter of George Henry and Sarah Rebecca Scott.
December 1, 1878, she became the bride of Irving Anderson Clay, at which time the happy young couple went to Nottoway county to make their home near Spainville. To this union God gave four daughters and tow sons, who still survive to morn their loss…
The funeral services were conducted at Rocky Hill M.E. Church by Rev. B.B. Bland, the pastor of the Nottoway Circuit, assisted by Rev. J. R. Sturgis, one of her former pastors. After which her body was laid to rest in the cemetery by the side of her husband, who preceded her to the grave twenty years ago.
Sister Clay was born of the spirit and united with the church at the age of ten. When married she transferred her membership from the Baptist church near her home to Rocky Hill M. E. Church, where she wrought well for the Master. She loved her church and attended all the services there as long as she was able.
Sister Clay was a loyal wife, an affectionate mother and a kind friend. "Woman's worth is to be estimated by the goodness of her heart, the greatness of her soul, the sublime purity and strength of her character, and service rendered in life." Sister Clay's life is credited with having stood the test. To know her was to appreciate and to love her. To be in her presence was an inspiration to the soul. While she ripening in years she was active in _____ and manifested a desire to live that she might serve, but when she realized her condition she said not my will but thine be done. Her death was a glorious example of Christian faith. She walked an earthly pilgrimage. She knew death was gain, as a blessed ______ just across the way.
"Life's labor done, as sinks the clay, Light from its load the spirit flies; While heaven and earth combine to say, How blest the righteous when he dies."
December 1, 1878, she became the bride of Irving Anderson Clay, at which time the happy young couple went to Nottoway county to make their home near Spainville. To this union God gave four daughters and tow sons, who still survive to morn their loss…
The funeral services were conducted at Rocky Hill M.E. Church by Rev. B.B. Bland, the pastor of the Nottoway Circuit, assisted by Rev. J. R. Sturgis, one of her former pastors. After which her body was laid to rest in the cemetery by the side of her husband, who preceded her to the grave twenty years ago.
Sister Clay was born of the spirit and united with the church at the age of ten. When married she transferred her membership from the Baptist church near her home to Rocky Hill M. E. Church, where she wrought well for the Master. She loved her church and attended all the services there as long as she was able.
Sister Clay was a loyal wife, an affectionate mother and a kind friend. "Woman's worth is to be estimated by the goodness of her heart, the greatness of her soul, the sublime purity and strength of her character, and service rendered in life." Sister Clay's life is credited with having stood the test. To know her was to appreciate and to love her. To be in her presence was an inspiration to the soul. While she ripening in years she was active in _____ and manifested a desire to live that she might serve, but when she realized her condition she said not my will but thine be done. Her death was a glorious example of Christian faith. She walked an earthly pilgrimage. She knew death was gain, as a blessed ______ just across the way.
"Life's labor done, as sinks the clay, Light from its load the spirit flies; While heaven and earth combine to say, How blest the righteous when he dies."
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Ann Booker Scott
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August 14, 1856
January 27, 1919
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