Southern Epitaphs

The Birdlike Voice Whose Joyous Tones...

2012-02-02T17:17:00.002-05:00

Epitaph:

The Birdlike Voice Whose Joyous Tones
Made Glad These Scenes Of Sin And Strife,
Sings Now An Everlasting Song
Around The Tree Of Life.

Attached to:

- Julia Flournoy Jordan (1842-1891) at Linwood Cemetery in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia

Categories:

- Afterlife
- Poetry

Notes:

- Lines from poem "There Is No Death!" by J. L. McCreery.

We Trust Our Loss Will Be Her Gain...

2011-12-19T21:03:00.003-05:00

Epitaph:

We trust our loss will be her gain
And that with Christ she's gone to reign

Attached to:

- Palis Rawlins (1901-1918) at Snellville Historical Cemetery in Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Afterlife
- Religion

She was a Tender Mother Here...

2011-12-19T19:14:00.002-05:00

Epitaph:

She was a tender mother here
And in her life the Lord did fear

Attached to:

- Eugenie E. Worthy (1871-1901) at Snellville Historical Cemetery in Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Personal
- Poetry
- Religion

He was a Kind and Affectionate Brother...

2011-12-06T09:03:00.001-05:00

Epitaph:

He was a kind and affectionate brother,
and a friend to all.

Attached to:

- Warren F. Brownlee (1867-1913) at Snellville Historical Cemetery in Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Personal

Among The Rest, They Gave Their Best...

2011-11-14T17:12:00.001-05:00

Epitaph:

Among The Rest, They Gave Their Best.
As They Lower Me Into My Grave, Let Not A Tear Be Shed.
I Fought To Keep My Country Free, And Now My Lord I'm Going
To See, For Just My Body's Dead.
As They Fold The Flag And Fire The Shots, Let No Emotion Show.
Stand Firm And Brave Beside The Grave, And Listen As The
Bugles Blow.
Weep Not For Me As You Walk Away, Turn Not For One
Last Look.
As The Haunting Strain Of "Taps" Remain,
Press A Kiss Upon Your Holy Book.
The Spades Will Softly Turn The Soil, As I Wing Away With God.
The Diggers Will Refill The Pit, 'Til Signs Of Death Retract From
It, And Replace The Torn Sod.
As Years Go By, And Moments Fade, My Stone Shall Stand Erect.
Among The Rest, Who Gave Their Best, Our Freedom To Protect.

Attached to:

- Ellie Rollison (1921-1998) & Ruth Rollison (1923-2004) at Snellville Historical Cemetery in Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Afterlife
- Military
- Poetry
- Religion

Photo:

I Thank My God Upon Every Remembrance Of You

2011-11-14T17:03:00.001-05:00

Epitaph:

I Thank My God Upon Every Remembrance Of You

Attached to:

- Jeffrey David Matlock (1977-2001) at East Shadowlawn Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Bible Scripture
- Religion

Love Lives On

2011-11-14T16:59:00.001-05:00

Epitaph:

Love Lives On

Attached to:

- Jeffrey David Matlock (1977-2001) at East Shadowlawn Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

I Will Dwell...

2011-11-07T19:47:00.001-05:00

Epitaph:

I Will Dwell In The House Of The Lord Forever

Attached to:

- Elfinesh Teklegiorgis (1948-2001) at East Shadowlawn Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Afterlife
- Religion

There Will Never Be Another You

2011-11-07T19:45:00.001-05:00

Epitaph:

There Will Never Be Another You

Attached to:

- Foster L. Gomez, Jr. (1925-2003) at East Shadowlawn Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia
- Lyla O. Gomez (1926-1997) at East Shadowlawn Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Personal

In Our Hearts and Minds He Lives Forever

2011-11-06T19:51:00.000-05:00

Epitaph:

In Our Hearts And Minds He Lives Forever

Attached to:

- Jamar Ramon Haynes, Jr. (2002-2004) in East Shadowlawn Memorial Gardens at Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia)

Categories:

- Personal

Servant of God Well Done

2011-10-31T17:49:00.000-04:00

Epitaph:

Servant of God well done.

Attached to:

- Rev. J. B. Broughton (1861-1931) at Shadowlawn Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Religion

A Kind Wife Mourns in Thee...

2011-09-18T20:02:00.002-04:00

Epitaph:

A kind wife mourns in thee, a husband lost.
The poor; a friend who felt what friendship cost.

Attached to:

- T. A. Patterson (1866-1915) at Shadowlawn Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Poetry

Kind Father of Love...

2011-09-18T20:00:00.002-04:00

Epitaph:

Kind father of love, thou art gone to thy rest.

Attached to:

- James M. Patterson (1827-1911) at Shadowlawn Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Here Lies One Who in this Life...

2011-09-18T19:57:00.003-04:00

Epitaph:

Here lies one who in this lofe,
Was a kind mother, a true wife.
She was by many virtues blest
And piety among the best.

Attached to:

- Elizabeth W. Patterson (1824-1908) at Shadowlawn Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Personal
- Poetry

Lord God of Host that Reigneth on High...

2011-09-16T19:46:00.001-04:00

Epitaph:

Lord God Of Host That Reigneth On High
That Man Is Truly Blest
Who Only On Thee Doth Rely
And In Thee Only Rest.

Attached to:

Mary E. (1850-1930) & James D. Williams (1847-1925) at Shadowlawn Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Poetry
- Religion

Blessed is He that Considereth the Poor

2011-09-05T15:40:00.002-04:00

Epitaph:

Blessed is he that considereth the poor.

Attached to:

- Philadelphia Maltbie (1804-1887) at Lawrenceville Historic Cemetery in Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Bible Scripture

Time Was, Is Past, Thou Canst Not It Recall...

2011-09-04T18:36:00.001-04:00

Epitaph:

Time was, is past, thou canst not it recall
Time is, thou hast, improve the portion small
Time future is not and may never be
Time present is the only time for thee.

Attached to:

- Richard Henry Harrison Russell (d. 1843) at Lawrenceville Historic Cemetery in Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Infant Grave
- Poetry

Notes:

- Only seen one attribution: to Lydia H. Sigourney.

May the Lord Enable Us All to Meet in Heaven

2011-09-03T18:31:00.002-04:00

Epitaph:

May the Lord enable us all to meet in Heaven.

Attached to:

- Mrs. Sophia Russell (1802-1841) at Lawrenceville Historic Cemetery in Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Afterlife

Remember Thy Creator (#2)

2011-09-01T17:44:00.004-04:00

Epitaph:

Remember thy Creator
Ere life resigns its trust
Ere sinks dissolving matter
And dust returns to dust.

Attached to:

- Marion Strickland (1854-1858) at Lawrenceville Historic Cemetery in Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Hymn
- Infant Grave
- Religion

Remember Thy Creator (#1)

2011-09-01T17:42:00.002-04:00

Epitaph:

Remember thy Creator
while youth's fair spring is bright
Before the cares are greater
Ere causes death's dark night.

Attached to:

- Claudia Strickland (1852-1861) at Lawrenceville Historic Cemetery in Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Hymn
- Religion

Earth has the Ashes...

2011-09-01T17:39:00.001-04:00

Epitaph:

Earth has the ashes
friends the memory
God the spirit

Attached to:

- Bryant E. Strickland (1818-1900) at Lawrenceville Historic Cemetery in Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Personal
- Religion

Death is the Crown of Life

2011-08-25T19:24:00.000-04:00

Epitaph:

Death is the crown of Life.

Attached to:

- Georgia Octavia Peeples (1849-1871) at Lawrenceville Historic Cemetery in Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Quotes

But Now He is Dead...

2011-08-06T17:48:00.000-04:00

Epitaph:

But now he is dead; why
should we fast? Can we bring
him back again? We can get
to him, but he will not return
to us.

Attached to:

John Mitford Hutchins (1842-1843) at Lawrenceville Historic Cemetery in Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Bible Scripture
- Infant Grave

Notes:

- 2nd Samuel, Chapter 12, Verse 23

I Know that My Peace is Made with God

2011-07-28T18:16:00.001-04:00

Epitaph:

I know that my peace is made with God.

Attached to:

- John Howell Spence (1859-1883) at Lawrenceville Historic Cemetery in Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Personal
- Religion

A Good Man is Gone

2011-07-28T18:13:00.002-04:00

Epitaph:

A Good man is gone.

Attached to:

- John Howell Spence (1859-1883) at Lawrenceville Historic Cemetery in Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Personal

Jesus Can Make a Dying Bed...

2011-07-21T16:37:00.000-04:00

Epitaph:

Jesus can make a dying bed
Feel as soft as downy pillows are,
While on his breast I lean my head
And breathe my life out sweetly there.

Attached to:

- John Norton (1808-1847) at Lawrenceville Historic Cemetery in Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- hymn
- poetry

Notes:

This bit of poetry is from a hymn written by Isaac Watts about 1707 entitled "Why Should We Start, and Fear to Die?"

Why should we start and fear to die?
What tim’rous worms we mortals are!
Death is the gate of endless joy,
And yet we dread to enter there.

The pains, the groans, the dying strife,
Fright our approaching souls away;
Still we shrink back again to life,
Fond of our prison and our clay.

O, if my Lord would come and meet,
My soul should stretch her wings in haste,
Fly fearless through death’s iron gate,
Nor feel the terrors as she passed.

Jesus can make a dying bed
Feel soft as downy pillows are,
While on His breast I lean my head,
And breathe my life out sweetly there.

He Still Lives in Our Hearts

2011-07-01T17:19:00.002-04:00

Epitaph:

He still lives in our hearts.

Attached to:

- W. A. Juhan (1827-1893) at Rose Hill Cemetery in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia

Categories:

- Personal

He Left No Widow or Orphan to Mourn His Loss...

2011-06-30T12:08:00.000-04:00

Epitaph:

He left no widow or orphan to
mourn his loss or decorate
his grave, as he lived and
died a Bachelor.

Attached to:

- John Farish Martin (1789-1856) at Lawrenceville Historic Cemetery in Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Personal

Ah, With Your Love My Fading Days Provide...

2011-06-21T16:35:00.000-04:00

Epitaph:

Ah, With Your Love My Fading Days Provide,
And In This Rose - Encircled Garden Side,
Inter My Bones When I've Retired From Life,
To Wait And See Whatever May Betide.

Attached to:

- Fred A. Moss (1893-1966) at Fairview Memorial Garden (Presbyterian Church Cemetery) in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

She Hath Passed to the World of the Redeemed...

2011-06-21T07:29:00.000-04:00

Epitaph:

She hath passed to the world
of the redeemed and holy.

Attached to:

- Mary Casey (d. 1912) at Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Religion

Thy Life was Beauty, Truth, Goodness and Love

2011-06-18T18:52:00.002-04:00

Epitaph:

The life was beauty, truth, goodness and love.

Attached to:

- Annie McGee (1877-1919) at Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Personal

Trusting in Jesus He Passed Over the River

2011-06-18T17:01:00.002-04:00

Epitaph:

Trusting in Jesus he
passed over the river.

Attached to:

- James K. Craig (1845-1913) at Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Religion

My Trust is in God

2011-06-14T16:12:00.002-04:00

Epitaph:

My trust is in God.

Attached to:

- Callie Stanley Craig (1866-1927) at Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Personal
- Religion

He Died for His Country and His God

2011-06-14T15:44:00.003-04:00

Epitaph:

He died for His country and His God.

Attached to:

- Virgil G. Craig (1899-1918) at Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Military
- Personal
- Religion

Her Spirit Smiles from that Bright Shore...

2011-06-09T11:41:00.002-04:00

Epitaph:

Her spirit smiles from
that bright shore,
And softly whispers
weep no more.

Attached to:

- Mary A. Crow (1840-1918) at Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Personal
- Poetry

To Him We Trust a Place is Given...

2011-06-09T11:38:00.000-04:00

Epitaph:

To him we trust a
place is given,
Among the saints
with Christ in heaven.

Attached to:

- William Crow (1829-1911) at Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Afterlife
- Personal
- Poetry
- Religion

Faith Cries Out, It is the Lord...

2011-06-07T09:23:00.000-04:00

Epitaph:

Faith cries out, It is the Lord
Let him do as seems him good
Be thy holy name adored
Take the gift awhile bestowed
Take the child no longer ours
Thine she is, forever thine.

Attached to:

- Theressa Lillian Dunlap (1859-1863) at Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Hymn
- Infant Grave
- Religion

Notes:

- On the Death of a Child hymn by Charles Wesley

God Forbids Her Longer Stay...

2011-06-07T09:20:00.000-04:00

Epitaph:

God forbids her longer stay
God recalls thy precious loan
God hath taken her away
From my bosom to his own
Surely what he wills is best
Happy in his will we rest

Attached to:

- Clara Emma Dunlap (1852-1854) in Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery at Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Hymn
- Infant Grave
- Religion

Notes:

- On the Death of a Child hymn by Charles Wesley.

No! If a Wish Could Call Him Back...

2011-06-07T09:15:00.000-04:00

Epitaph:

No! if a wish could call him back
We would not have our darling son
Brought from his everlasting rest
Snatched from his heavenly breast.

Attached to:

- James Clarence Dunlap (1861-1863) at Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Hymn
- Infant Grave
- Religion

Notes:

- On the Death of a Child hymn by Charles Wesley.

It is Not Death to Go to Heaven...

2011-06-06T18:34:00.002-04:00

Epitaph:

"It is not death to go to
heaven, our Father's home."

Attached to:

- Thomas Hanby Mitchell (1830-1876) at Fairview Presbyterian Church at Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Afterlife
- Religion

The Blood of Jesus Christ...

2011-06-02T19:29:00.002-04:00

Epitaph:

The blood of Jesus Christ
has cleansed us from all sin.

Attached to:

- G. T. Rakestraw (d. 1878) at Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery at Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Religion

She Welcomed Death...

2011-05-31T17:40:00.000-04:00

Epitaph:

She welcomed death
as the fruition of her
eternal hopes.

Attached to:

- Ellen Huff (1828-1914) at Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Personal

She Has Gone to the Mansions of Rest

2011-05-30T18:09:00.002-04:00

Epitaph:

She has gone to
the mansions of
rest.

Attached to:

- Sarah A. Sparks (1835-1918) at Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Afterlife

Ascend, My Son!

2011-05-30T18:06:00.000-04:00

Epitaph:

Ascend, my son! thy
Father's Kingdom
share.

Attached to:

- G. T. Sparks (1830-1896) at Fairview Presbyterian Church in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Elegy
- Poetry
- Religion

Our Mother Here Lies Under Ground...

2011-05-26T19:11:00.001-04:00

Epitaph:

Our Mother here lies under ground,
The dearest friend we ever found.
But through the Lord's unbounded love,
We'll meet again in realms above. (or)

Here lies beneath this mound,
The dearest friend we ever found.
And through God's infinite love,
We'll meet again in realms above.

Attached to:

- Elizabeth Haney (1764-1853) at Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia
- Geo. W. F. Craig (1819-1885) at Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Afterlife
- Personal
- Religion

As a Wave on the Ocean...

2011-05-14T17:42:00.003-04:00

Epitaph:

As a wave on the Ocean, as a bubble
on the River, is gone, gone forever.

Attached to:

- Sam'l F. Alexander (1846-1848) at Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Infant Grave

Farewell, Conflicting Joys and Fears...

2011-05-14T17:39:00.001-04:00

Epitaph:

"Farewell, conflicting joys and fears.
Where light and shade alternate dwell;
How bright the unchanging morn appears,
Farewell, inconstant world, farewell."

Attached to:

- Mrs. Mahulda Alexander (1813-1853) at Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Hymn

The Lord Gave and the Lord Hath Taken Away

2011-05-13T18:31:00.002-04:00

Epitaph:

The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away.
Blessed be the name of the Lord.

Attached to:

- J. Winn Patterson (d. 1841/4?) at Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia
- James Clarence Dunlap (1861-1863) at Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Bible Scripture
- Infant Grave
- Religion

Notes:

- Job 1:21

The Early Called...

2011-05-09T12:46:00.002-04:00

Epitaph:

The early called
Are surely blessed.

Attached to:

- Georgia Anna Jane Alexander (d. 1829) at Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Infant Grave

Haste Thee on From Grace to Glory

2011-05-09T12:44:00.000-04:00

Epitaph:

"Haste thee on from grace to glory
Arm'd by faith and wing'd by prayer
Heaven's eternal days before thee
God's own hand shall guide thee there"

Attached to:

- Dr. Thomas W. Alexander (1790-1847) at Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Afterlife
- Hymn
- Religion

Precious in the Sight of the Lord...

2011-05-04T19:12:00.002-04:00

Epitaph:

Precious in the sight of the Lord
is the death of his saints.

Attached to:

- C. F. Simmons (d. 1850) at Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Bible Scripture

The Day is Past and Gone...

2011-04-29T17:41:00.000-04:00

Epitaph:

The day is past and gone
The evening shade appear
O! may you all remember well
The night of Death is near

Attached to:

- John Stuart (d. 18?3) at Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Hymn
- Memento Mori

A Youth So Fair, None to Compare...

2011-04-07T11:29:00.000-04:00

Epitaph:

A youth so fair none to compare
Alas he's gone forever.

Attached to:

William W. Carter (1811-1826) at Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

He, Like the Flowers of the Morning...

2011-04-07T11:21:00.000-04:00

Epitaph:

He, like the flowers of the morning,
was cut down in the bloom of youth.

Attached to:

- A. W. Wilson (1869-1890) at Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

She Has Gone to Rest

2011-02-24T14:29:00.002-05:00

Epitaph:

She has gone to rest.

Attached to:

Miss Plina Crow (d. 1895) at Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery at Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

How Desolate Our Home...

2011-02-24T14:18:00.002-05:00

Epitaph:

How desolate our home,
bereft of thee.

Attached to:

- Arthur O. Biffle (1875-1914) at Snellville Historical Cemetery in Gwinnett County, Georgia
- Isom F. Gossett (1835-1918) at Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery at Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Personal

The Conflict O'er, Our Babe's at Rest...

2011-02-24T13:40:00.000-05:00

Epitaph:

The conflict o'er our Babe's at rest,
She sweetly sleeps on Jesus' breast.
Sleep on sweet Jewel until we come,
To greet thee in thy heavenly home.

Attached to:

- Jewel M. Craig (1884-1890) at Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Afterlife
- Personal
- Poetry
- Religion

All is Well

2011-02-03T17:27:00.002-05:00

Epitaph:

All is well.

Attached to:

- Julia A. Goodwin (1793-1881) at Goodwin Cemetery in Duluth, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Sleep On, Beloved Sleep

2011-02-03T12:00:00.000-05:00

Epitaph:

Sleep on, beloved sleep,
and take thy rest,
We loved thee well, but
Jesus loved thee best.

Attached to:

- W. M. Brewster (1877-1917) at Goodwin Cemetery in Duluth, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Poetry
- Religion

Long Days and Nights She Had Her Pain...

2011-01-12T17:43:00.002-05:00

Epitaph:

Long days and nights she had
her pain, to wait for cure, but
all in vain, Until God alone
knew what was best, He called
her home and gave her rest.

Attached to:

- Lillie M. Moulder (1896-1949) at Duluth Church Cemetery in Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Afterlife
- Personal
- Poetry
- Religion

Never Will His Memory Fade...

2011-01-12T17:39:00.002-05:00

Epitaph:

Never will his memory fade,
sweetest thoughts will always linger,
Around this grave where he is laid.

Attached to:

- Gilbert E. Beck (1937-1958) at Duluth Church Cemetery in Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Personal
- Poetry

Your Gentle Face and Patient Smile...

2011-01-12T17:36:00.002-05:00

Epitaph:

Your gentle face and patient smile
With sadness we recall
You had a kindly word for each
And died beloved by all.

Attached to:

- Della V. Beck (1896-1996) at Duluth Church Cemetery in Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Personal
- Poetry

We Miss You Now...

2011-01-12T17:35:00.000-05:00

Epitaph:

We miss you now, our hearts are sore.
As time goes by we miss you more,
Your loving smile, your gentle face,
No one can fill your vacant place.

Attached to:

- Homer H. Beck (1897-1967) at Duluth Church Cemetery in Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Mourning
- Personal
- Poetry

But They that Wait Upon the Lord Shall...

2011-01-06T08:37:00.000-05:00

Epitaph:

But they that wait upon the Lord shall
renew their strength; they shall mount
up with wings as eagles; they shall run,
and not be weary; and they shall walk
and not faint. IS : 40:31

Attached to:

- James Hamilton Ware (1894-1967) at Duluth Church Cemetery in Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Bible Scripture
- Religion

Oh There is a Better Day Coming

2011-01-05T19:58:00.002-05:00

Epitaph:

Oh there is a better day coming.

Attached to:

- Julia Catherine Street New (1824-1898) at Duluth Church Cemetery in Duluth, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Afterlife

Jesus, Lover of My Soul...

2011-01-05T19:56:00.000-05:00

Epitaph:

Jesus, lover of my soul,
Let me to thy bosom fly,
While the raging billows roll,
While the tempest still is high,
Hide me, O my Saviour, hide,
Till the storm of life is past;
Safe into the haven guide;
O, receive my soul at last.

Attached to:

- Julia Catherine Street New (1824-1898) at Duluth Church Cemetery in Duluth, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Hymn
- Religion
- Poetry

Notes:

Poem or sacred hymn written by Charles Wesley about 1740. Put to music in the early 1800s.

Tho We Miss You Much...

2010-12-31T17:45:00.002-05:00

Epitaph:

tho we miss you much
We know you rest with God.

Attached to:

- Lonnie E. New (1881-1892) at Duluth Church Cemetery in Duluth, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Personal
- Religion

Weep Not for Lo!...

2010-12-27T19:36:00.000-05:00

Epitaph:

Weep not for lo! another gem
Christ in His crown hath set;
And brilliant in that diadem,
Shines her you now regret.

Attached to:

- Effiah Jane Park Howell (1817 - 1850) at Duluth Church Cemetery in Duluth, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Religion

Thy Memory Shall Ever Be...

2010-12-18T18:59:00.001-05:00

Epitaph:

Thy memory shall ever be
A guiding star to heaven.

Attached to:

- Lonnie E. New (1881-1892) at Duluth Church Cemetery in Duluth, Gwinnett County, Georgia
- Mary Elizabeth Morris (1889-1891) at Duluth Church Cemetery in Duluth, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Afterlife
- Religion

She was a Loyal Friend...

2010-12-18T18:55:00.002-05:00

Epitaph:

She was a loyal friend, a noble daughter, and a devoted wife and mother.

Attached to:

- Sallie Mewborn (1848-1909) at Duluth Baptist Church Cemetery in Duluth, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Personal

She was an Affectionate Daughter and a Faithful Friend

2010-12-18T18:53:00.002-05:00

Epitaph:

She was an affectionate daughter and a faithful friend.

Attached to:

- Sallie Bee Mewborn (1891-1912) at Duluth Baptist Church Cemetery in Duluth, Gwinnett County, Georgia
- Vasti M. Knight (1881-1916) at Snellville Historical Cemetery in Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Personal

Mother, Thou Hast From Us Flown...

2010-12-12T18:41:00.001-05:00

Epitaph:

Mother, thou hast from us flown
To the regions far above,
We to thee erect this stone
Consecrated by our love.

Attached to:

- Sarah Weathers (1794-1876) at Goodwin Cemetery in Duluth, Gwinnett County, Georgia
- Victoria Adams (1848-1903) at Duluth Baptist Church Cemetery in Duluth, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Afterlife
- Personal
- Poetry
- Religion

He Made the Poor Man's Heart Glad

2010-12-12T18:25:00.002-05:00

Epitaph:

He made the poor man's heart glad.

Attached to:

- William B. Harrington (1870-1913) at Duluth Baptist Church Cemetery in Duluth, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Sweet Babe, Thy Spirit Now Hath Rest

2010-12-07T06:41:00.002-05:00

Epitaph:

Sweet babe, thy spirit now hath rest.

Attached to:

- John Reuben Gant (b & d 1910) at Duluth Baptist Church Cemetery in Duluth, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Religion

Gone to Be an Angel

2010-12-07T06:38:00.000-05:00

Epitaph:

Gone to be an angel.

Attached to:

- Fred Hambrick (b & d 1906) at Duluth Baptist Church Cemetery in Duluth, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Afterlife
- Religion

Watching and Waiting

2010-12-02T14:28:00.000-05:00

Epitaph:

Watching And Waiting

Attached to:

Eugene (1916-2007) & Virginia (1918-2007) McGee at Duluth Cemetery in Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Personal

A Fairer Bud of Promise Never Bloomed

2010-12-02T14:25:00.002-05:00

Epitaph:

A fairer bud of promise never bloomed.

Attached to:

- Sion Smith (1899-1918) at Duluth Cemetery in Gwinnett County, Georgia

Saved by Grace

2010-12-02T14:19:00.002-05:00

Epitaph:

Saved by Grace

Attached to:

- J. H. Shaw (1856-1925) at Duluth Cemetery in Gwinnett County, Georgia

Twas but a Flower Too Good for Earth

2010-11-15T19:57:00.002-05:00

Epitaph:

Twas but a flower too good for earth,
Transplanted into Heaven.

Attached to:

- George A. Clements (1896-1915) at Irwinville Cemetery in Irwin County, Georgia

Categories:

- Religion

Early Plucked is Early Bliss

2010-11-15T19:51:00.000-05:00

Epitaph:

Early plucked is early bliss,
An early death-bed is an early crown.

Attached to:

- Mamie Bishop (1885-1897) at Irwinville Cemetery in Irwin County, Georgia

What to Us is Life Without Thee

2010-11-03T14:16:00.002-04:00

Epitaph:

What to us is life without thee,
Darkness and despair alone.
When with sighs we seek to find thee,
This tomb proclaims that thou art gone. (or)

What to us is life without thee?
Darkness and despair alone.
But we hope ere long to meet thee,
In our Father's home above.

Attached to:

- R. W. Clements (1835-1898) at Irwinville Cemetery in Irwin County, Georgia
- Thomas Hanby Mitchell (1830-1876) at Fairview Church Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Afterlife
- Mourning
- Personal
- Poetry
- Religion

My Own Dear Wife Has Gone

2010-11-03T14:13:00.002-04:00

Epitaph:

My own dear wife has gone.

Attached to:

- Ora Clements (1873-1909) at Irwinville Cemetery in Irwin County, Georgia

Categories:

- Personal

Our Darling One Hath Gone Before...

2010-10-22T19:06:00.000-04:00

Epitaph:

Our darling one hath gone before,
To greet us on the blissful shore.

Attached to:

- James Monroe Williams (1847-1915) at Midway Baptist Church Cemetery in Lizella, Bibb County, Georgia

Categories:

- Afterlife
- Personal

Labor Omnia Vincit

2010-10-22T18:20:00.001-04:00

Epitaph:

Labor Omnia Vincit

Attached to:

- Clarence C. Chambless (1905-1982) at Midway Baptist Church Cemetery at Lizella, Bibb County, Georgia

Categories:

- Personal
- Slogan

Notes:

- Translates to "Hard Work Conquers All." Slogan for United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America.

A Workman That Needeth Not Be Ashamed

2010-10-22T18:17:00.003-04:00

Epitaph:

A Workman That Needeth Not Be Ashamed

Attached to:

- Clarence C. Chambless (1905-1982) at Midway Baptist Church Cemetery in Lizella, Bibb County, Georgia

Categories:

- Bible Scripture
- Personal
- Religion

Notes:

- 2 Timothy 2:15

She Lived as Peaceful as a Dove...

2010-10-21T16:09:00.000-04:00

Epitaph:

She lived as peaceful as a dove,
She died as blossoms die,
And now her spirit floats above.

Attached to:

- Miss Louisa Gates (d. 1855) at Midway Baptist Church Cemetery in Lizella, Bibb County, Georgia

Categories:

- Afterlife
- Poetry

Weep Not My Friends...

2010-10-14T19:19:00.000-04:00

Epitaph:

Weep not my friends,
Dry up your tears;
I must lie here,
Until Christ appears.

Attached to:

- James Gates (1804-1852) at Midway Baptist Church Cemetery in Lizella, Bibb County, Georgia

Categories:

- Afterlife
- Personal
- Poetry
- Religion

Life is Eternal...

2010-10-11T19:03:00.000-04:00

Epitaph:

Life Is Eternal, Love Is Immortal,
And Death Is Only A Horizon,
And A Horizon Is Only
The Limit Of Our Sight.

Attached to:

- Pamela V. Clark (1951-1969) at Midway Baptist Church Cemetery in Lizella, Bibb County, Georgia

Categories:

- Quotes

Notes:

Quote attributed to Rossiter W. Raymond (1840-1918), who has been described as a sailor, soldier, engineer, lawyer, orator, editor, novelist, story-teller, poet, biblical critic, theologian, teacher, and chess-player.

Though at Thy Parting We are Sad...

2010-10-06T17:02:00.000-04:00

Epitaph:

Though at thy parting we are sad,
The angels in Heaven are smiling and glad.

Attached to:

- Sarah Elizabeth Ingram (1855-1911) at Midway Baptist Church Cemetery in Lizella, Bibb County, Georgia

Categories:

- Personal
- Poetry
- Religion

Although He Sleeps...

2010-10-06T16:58:00.000-04:00

Epitaph:

Although he sleeps his memory doth live.

Attached to:

- Lunie Mosely (1886-1920) at Midway Baptist Church Cemetery in Lizella, Bibb County, Georgia

Categories:

- Personal

She Was a Kind and Affectionate Wife...

2010-10-06T16:55:00.002-04:00

Epitaph:

She was a kind and
affectionate wife, a fond
mother and a friend to all.

Attached to:

- Elizabeth Holden (1852-1935) at Irwinville Cemetery in Irwin County, Georgia
- Eugenia Peeples Craig (1844-1918) at Fairview Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia
- Mattie A. Mosely (1849-1924) at Midway Baptist Church Cemetery in Lizella, Bibb County, Georgia

Categories:

- Personal

'Tis the Lord Who Hath Bereft Us...

2010-09-06T18:36:00.000-04:00

Epitaph:

'Tis the Lord who hath bereft us
Of the one we loved so well.

Attached to:

- Andrew E. Beall (1891-1909) at Evergreen Cemetery in Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Georgia

Categories:

- Religion

Some Day We'll Understand

2010-08-30T18:52:00.000-04:00

Epitaph:

Some day we'll understand.

Attached to:

- Thomas T. Buckalew (1847-1912) at Evergreen Cemetery in Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Georgia

Categories:

- Personal

God's Plan for My Life Here was Completed...

2010-08-30T16:42:00.000-04:00

Epitaph:

God's Plan For My Life Here Was Completed
Remember God's Promises
'Til We Are Together Again

Attached to:

- Cheryl Marie Coffey (1979-1997) at Evergreen Cemetery in Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Georgia

Categories:

- Afterlife
- Personal
- Religion

Photo:

Our Father Which Art in Heaven

2010-08-30T16:38:00.000-04:00

Epitaph:

Our Father Which Art In Heaven

Attached to:

- Clinton J. "Shorty" Young (1944-2008) at Evergreen Cemetery in Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Georgia

Categories:

- Bible Scripture

Notes:

- From "the Lord's Prayer."

Precious Father He has Left Us...

2010-08-29T10:04:00.002-04:00

Epitaph:

Precious father he has left us. Left
us yes, for ever more, But we hope to
greet our loved one On that bright and
happy shore. Lonely the house and
sad the hours since our dear one has
gone. But oh, a brighter home than
ours, In heaven is now his own.

Attached to:

- Henry D. Taylor (1847-1915) at Evergreen Cemetery in Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Georgia

Categories:

- Afterlife
- Personal
- Poetry
- Religion

Farewell, Dear Mother, Sweet Thy Rest...

2010-08-29T09:31:00.002-04:00

Epitaph:

Farewell, dear mother, sweet thy rest,
Weary with years and worn with pain,
Farewell, till in some happy place, We
shall behold thy face again.
Tis ours to miss thee in all our years,
And tender memories of thee keep,
Thine in the Lord to rest, for so,
He giveth His beloved sleep.

Attached to:

- Nancy E. Taylor (1853-1916) at Evergreen Cemetery in Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Georgia

Categories:

- Personal
- Poetry
- Religion

A Little Time on Earth She Spent...

2010-08-29T09:09:00.002-04:00

Epitaph:

A little time on earth she spent
Till God for her His angel sent.

[also seen with he/him]

Attached to:

- Clyde E. Knox (1903-1904) at Duluth Baptist Church Cemetery in Duluth, Gwinnett County, Georgia
- Mariedna Crosby (1913-1926) at Evergreen Cemetery in Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Georgia
- Sion Smith (1899-1918) at Duluth Cemetery in Gwinnett County, Georgia

Categories:

- Personal
- Poetry
- Religion

Cindy's Sweet, Gentle Spirit...

2010-08-28T15:07:00.002-04:00

Epitaph:

Cindy's Sweet, Gentle Spirit
Nourished those who knew her.
She was Heaven sent for a
man and two sons. Kindergarten
Teacher for 27 years.

Attached to:

- Cynthia Tribby Campbell (1955-2008) at Evergreen Cemetery in Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Georgia

Categories:

- Personal

Warm Summer Sun, Shine Kindly Here...

2010-08-22T03:00:00.001-04:00

[Originally posted at the Southern Graves blog.]

The following epitaph was found on the ledger marker for Catherine Cobb Fohl (1868-1949) in Evergreen Cemetery at Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Georgia:

Warm Summer Sun, Shine Kindly Here;
Warm Southern Wind, Blow Softly Here;
Bright Stars Above, Shine Light, Shine Light;
Good Night, Dear Heart, Good Night, Good Night.

The verse above is an "adaptation of an adaptation." The most referenced work is that of Mark Twain. The verse was put as an epitaph on the tombstone of his daughter Olivia Clemens with a different third line. It read, "Green sod above, lie light, lie light."

Mark Twain's verse was adapted from the original poem of Robert Richardson entitled "Annette." The final verse:

"Warm summer sun, shine friendly here
Warm western wind, blow kindly here;
Green sod above, rest light, rest light,
Good-night, Annette!
Sweetheart, good-night!"

More information about the eulogy to Olivia Susan Clemens can be found here.