In Memorandum
In the death of Mrs. Laura Worth Plowman, wife of George H Plowman, not only one of Dallas' happiest homes lost a devoted wife and fond mother, but society a most estimable member and church a most zealous worker. Refined, gifted, gentle, and true, she was a wife, mother, and friend to be cherished in life and to be mourned in death.
The deceased was the daughter of William B McClellan of Talladega, Alabama. Her father was a graduate of West Point and a pupil of General Worth, for whom she was named. She was the youngest of three sisters, who wedded three brothers, which shows a rare congeniality existing between her and her husband's family.
She came to Dallas a bride twenty years ago, and ever since has been identified with the upbuilding of its church and social life - her hand ever being open to aid the poor and distressed and her home open in warm welcome to her friends. Being of an artistic nature, as well as gracious manner, her entertaining had a charm all its own, and some of the most delightful affairs now chronicled in social memory of Dallas claim her as hostess. Her Christian work was equally fragrant, being always loyal to the creed she professed, yet generous with those who differed with her; always faithful in the performance of her duties and consistent in her views and daily walk.
Her death which occurred Sunday morning after a lingering illness was a most peaceful one. Her husband and three children were all bidden a tender farewell, her last words being, "My noble son, meet me in Heaven". In the early hours of the first day of the month, just as the violets as she so exquisitely pictured on canvas and china were peeping from the ground, she passed peacefully away, leaving behind the impress of her chaste and beautiful life.
The last sad rites which took place yesterday at 3 o'clock from the First Presbyterian Church of which she was a member, were marked for the eloquent tribute paid the dead by the eloquent pastor, Rev. Anderson, his comforting words to the bereaved family, the large cortege of of sorrowing friends who followed the remains to the family plot in Trinity Cemetery, and the many lovely floral offerings that transformed her grave into a dainty bed of bloom and fragrance and spoke louder than words the esteem and friendship she enjoyed. Dallas Morning News, Tuesday, March 3, 1896. Dallas, Texas, page 3