Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Eudora Markham Coleman's Record of Funeral

Every document we find on our ancestors can provide additional information about their lives and deaths. Grandaunt Eudora "Dora" Coleman died, 27 Sep 1948, at King Daughters Hospital in Brookhaven, MS. She was married to Henry Coleman who was also the informant.

Dora had burial insurance which paid for a third of the funeral cost. She received a complete funeral at a cost of $335. The family paid $210. She received a casket with an engraved plate but because the services were not itemized, I am not sure which of the other items listed were included.

The funeral was held, 03 Oct 1948, on a Sunday afternoon, 2pm, at the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church. Cousin Reverend Frank James Durr was the clergyman.

How does Eudora connect to my family tree?
Eudora Markham Coleman and my maternal grandmother, Alice Markham Marshall, were sisters.

4 comments:

Kristin said...

Interesting. I don't think I've ever seen a funeral bill with burial insurance like this.

Saundra Williams Blackman said...

Linda, this is an unusual document. It's a tremendous resource. You've done it again! Saundra

Saundra Williams Blackman said...

Linda, this is an unusual document. It's a tremendous resource. You've done it again! Saundra

Unknown said...

Do anybody have any more info on cubit Coleman