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Show FUNERAL SERVICES HELD IRE FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOR MRS. LfLLIAMSBN Funeral" services for Mrs. Lee Williamson were held in the St. George Stake Tabernacle, Friday afternoon, at 3:00, under the direction of Bishop Arthur K. Hafen of the East Ward. A mixed quartet composed of Mamie Paxman, Viola Gentry, William A. Whitehead and Dil-worth Dil-worth M. Snow sang, "In the Time of Roses." The opening prayer was offered by George W. Wprthen. A violin solo, "Elegie," was played by Mrs. Vera Christian. Bishop Edward McMullin and Riley Savage of Leeds were the speakers. Bishop McMullin told i nis association witu Williamsons William-sons since they came into their little community several years 'ago and rented a place of business. busi-ness. "They won the respect of all who associated with them," said Bishop McMullin, "I feel it a privilege to be able to speak a few words at the funeral of so wonderful a woman. I won't say we are here to pay our last respects re-spects for this is not the end. It's a step in life we must all pass through and we live after we pass through this life. We have known these people to be true Christians and during my association with Mrs. Williamson, she has taught me many lessons, j among these was that of being charitable. I am better for my associations with her. Mr. Williamson Will-iamson has always offered his services whenever help was needed need-ed in our community. We can only take from this life what we put into it." He then read a verse to this effect and stated that she was taking much. He closed by praying that the Lord would bless this good man and his daughter. Mr. Savage told of the association asso-ciation he had enjoyed with thesr people and how much the p j;'".e of Leeds respected them. "If there are any tears shed today it is for us not for this beautiiu! character that has gone from us." said Mr. Savage, "She is a bravo (Continued on page four) MRS. WILLIAMSON (Continued from first page) spirit and has lived a good life. We know we came from somewhere some-where and when we finish our work here we are going somewhere, some-where, and I know we shall have the privilege of associating with her again." In speaking of the hereafter, he stated it is not a dead world but a living world where we shall know those whom we have known here. His closing clos-ing prayer was that the Lord bles Mr. Williamson and his daughter and that the peace of heaven and earth would abide with them in their lonliness. Bishop Arthur K. Hafen and William A. Whitehead expressed the appreciation of the fine loyal husband and devoted daughter for kindnesses shown their wife and mother during her long illness. ill-ness. They stated that it was a pleasure to have known them and to have stopped at their place of business. A vocal solo, "Face to Face," was given by Mrs. Helen Painter and the closing prayer was offered of-fered hy Joseph T. Atkin. Interment was made in the city cemetery- |