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Obit, Weimar Mercury, December 24, 1926; Transcribed by Judy Talkington:
McCormick, Hattie Virginia (Simpson)
In the death of Mrs. Hattie S. McCormick, which occurred at the family home in this city Thursday afternoon of last week, there passed away one of the most beloved and useful women of our community. Mrs. McCormick was ill but a comparatively brief time, but it was realized from the first that her illness was of a serious nature. Everything possible was done for her by physician, family and friends, but it was of no avail, for God had called her and she went peacefully to sleep, to awaken with her loved ones gone on before. The body was tenderly prepared for burial, and interment took place Friday afternoon in the family plot at the Masonic Cemetery in the presence of a large gathering of mourning relatives and friends, Rev. J. C. Wilson of Eagle Lake, her former pastor, officiating in a touching burial service.
The pall bearers were Messrs. Emil Fahrenthold, Geo. Herder, Jr., Sam C. Holloway, Sam P. Doggett, Henry Brasher, Jr., and Chas. D. Ammann.
Mrs. Hattie McCormick was a daughter of the late J. H. and Emily Dye Simpson, and was born in Alexandria, Va., Oct. 2, 1850. She came to Texas in 1862 with her father's family and settled near Oakland, this county. She was married to Mr. Stephen McCormick on Oct. 27th, 1870 and moved to Weimar in 1880. Eight children were born to the, two of whom are dead: Helen, who died in infancy, and Robert, who died Oct. 8, 1919. The surviving children are Mrs. Jno. C. Hubbard of this city, Mrs. Peyton Irving of Dallas, Mrs. Hallie Vinson of Austin, Mrs. G. E. Aldredge of Fort Worth, Messrs. Alexis McCormick of Madisonville and Stephen McCormick of this city. Eight grand children and two sisters: Mrs. Helen Tomlinson of Hillsboro and Mrs. J. B. Johnson of Manassas, Va., also survive.
She, with her husband, united with the Methodist Church at Weimar in the early eighties and was ever a faithful, consistent member of the church, the missionary and aid societies. Up to a short time before her death she was one of the most active workers of the Methodist Church, and it seemed ever to be a labor of love to her. She was ever ready with purse and hands to do anything and everything possible for the good of the Cause. Her cheerful presence and active work will be sadly missed in those organizations. Mrs. McCormick was a most devoted wife and mother, one of the best friends and neighbors anyone ever possessed, and she will be sadly missed in every circle of our community.
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to her bereaved ones.
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Obit, Colorado Citizen, December 22, 1926; Transcribed by Dennis Boatright:
Weimar Lady Passes
Mrs. Hattie Virginia McCormick, widow of the late Steve McCormick, passed out of this life at her home in Weimar last Thursday, after a lingering illness. Rev. J. C. Wilson of Eagle Lake conducted funeral services at the home Friday and the remains were laid to rest in the Masonic Cemetery at Weimar. A number from here attended.
Mrs. McCormick was a sister of the late French Simpson, and a member of one of the first families of Virginia, having been born in Virginia and coming to this section many years ago. She was dearly beloved lady of her city.
She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. J. B. Johnson of Manassas, Va. and Mrs. E. A. Tomlinson of Hillsboro, Texas, four daughters Mrs. J. C. Hubbard of Weimar, Mrs. Hallie Vinson of Austin and Mrs. Ella Boyce Aldridge of Dallas and two sons, Steve of Weimar and Alexis of Houston, to whom our sympathy is extended. |
1850 - 1926 (76 years)
Census
John Simpson
. Robert Hendley McCormick
