  Annie Tate Williams 25 December 1886 - 21 February 1977
The Whitewright Sun Thursday, October 21, 1926 pg. 8 Like a bright sunbeam across the pathway of life, radiating its warmth and brightness, was the short life of Esta. Less than one year ago two hearts were pulsating with love and happiness as the lives of Robert Taylor and Miss Esta Tate were united. How fitting it seemed that they, who loved each other so dearly, should be made one. What bright prospects lay before them. What joyful plans they builded for the future. What a perfectly furnished little home. Youth and health were theirs. What more could be asked for them? And yet - not a year has passed and the black shadow of death has blotted out the sunbeam from the little home and Robert is alone. Esta Marie Tate was born June 6, 1909; married to Robert Taylor November 14, 1925, and died at the Sherman hospital Sunday evening, October 17, at 8:20 o'clock. She was stricken dangerously ill on last Friday. All that could be done for her at her home by physicians, nurses, relatives and friends was done until Sunday morning when, as a last effort to forestall death, she was rushed in an ambulance to Sherman. There every effort to save her was made, but it was too late. Esta was dead and gloom and sorrow was the portion of those who loved her so dearly - till, in the depth of their grief, they looked onward, upward, when, lo! their eyes beheld again through faith their lost sunbeam. So with the memory of her beautiful life, her constant smile and happy laugh, they could see beyond their sorrowing life into the beyond and know that Esta was already safely anchored and at home in one of the "many mansions." Esta was converted at the age of twelve and joined the Methodist Church. She was always true and faithful in her church and Sunday School attendance. She delighted to be in her place. She loved to read the Bible, having formed the habit of reading it daily. Esta was the eldest daughter of Mrs. Annie Tate. Her father passed away when she was but three years old. Besides her mother, she leaves two brothers and one sister. When she and Robert married, she readily realized she had found a daughter's place in his father's family and "Dad" was all the father she knew; in place of just one mother, she had two. She found also a jolly group of brothers and another little sister, and in her last desperate struggle with death, each member of each family stood bravely by, ready, willing, anxious to be the one who might in some way render service for her comfort. On Sunday afternoon at the Sherman Hospital a brother by marriage, Forest Doggett of Van Alstyne, gladly gave of his life blood to save her. But his sacrifice availed not. O, Esta, we believe you know that not only your husband, your mother, your "Dad", your brothers and sisters loved you, but also the relatives, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents. Robert's people were your people. We loved you, one and all. The church and Sunday School will miss you so much. Your childhood friends, boys and girls, love your memory. Funeral service was held at the Pilot Grove Baptist Church Monday at 3 o'clock, conducted by the former pastor, Rev. W.F. Kirby of Anna, assisted by Rev. Cash of Leonard and Rev. J.A. Henderson. The service was beautiful in its simplicity. Burial was at Pilot Grove Cemetery, by the side of the infant daughter buried there Saturday. S.L. Tally, funeral director of Sherman, and personal friend of the family, had charge of all arrangements. Many relatives and friends from Leonard, Greenville, Trenton, Whitewright, Tom Bean, Sherman, Van Alstyne and other placed attended the services. - - - Auntie  Pilot Grove Cemetery Elaine Nall Bay ©2017 If you find any of Grayson CountyTXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |
