Monument Details

 

  Cross-shaped copestone on pedestal with iron rail surround
  Granite with engraved letters
   
  South face of copestone: In Memory of/ Thomas Simmons/ who departed this life August 31st.1865 aged 45 years./ "And now, Lord, what is my hope. Truly my hope is even in Thee."/ Also in Loving Memory of/ Sophia, wife of the above./ Who departed this life Oct. 26th. 1896 aged 72 years. " So He giveth His beloved sleep." Psalm CXXV11 3. / Also Thomas Leathwait his eldest son/ who departed this life Aug. 19 1878 aged 21 years./ "They shall ...the Lord of hosts in that day when I make up my jewels." Mal H1. North face of copestone: Also John, his son, who departed this life Dec.15th. 1864 aged 2 years 9 months./ He shall gather the lambs with His arm and carry them in His bosom."/ And Elizabeth his daughter/ who departed this lifeAug.18 1866, aged 2 years 6 months/ "No man is able to pluck them out of My father's hand."/ Also of Mary Ann, daughter of the late Thomas and Sophia Simmons/ who entered into rest July 6th. 1924 aged 65 years. / "The Master is come and calleth for thee."
   
  Poor, script eroded
  W135
   
   
  29 April 2013
  DL
 

Persons named on this monument.

Thomas SIMMONS  
Sophia SIMMONS  
Thomas Leathwait SIMMONS  
John SIMMONS  
Elizabeth SIMMONS  
Mary Ann SIMMONS  

Images of this memorial.

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