MENTANA_OBIT

Obituary of Mentana Ann Shiver, Wife of Hampton Shiver
The Quitman Free Press
Quitman, Brooks County, Georgia
Vol XLI No. 5
Friday, January 30, 1920

Mrs. Hamp Shiver died last Sunday

 Mrs. Hamp Shiver died at the home of her son, R. J. Shiver Sunday
morning.  She was born in Alabama and married Mr. Hamp Shiver possibly
while he was living in Floyd County Georgia.  Many years ago they
returned to Brooks County.  She was the mother of three children:  Mrs
Fannie McRae who died years ago, R. Jeff and W.H. Shiver.  She lived a
very active, useful life, and was about Eighty Seven years old.  She was
very domestic and found her greatest pleasure in administering to the
needs of her family with her own hands, and she entertained thousands at
her hospitable home where all were made to feel welcome.  Such women,
typical of the old antebellum days, modestly and faithfully serving
their day and generation deserve the highest praise.  She was a member
of the Philadelphia Baptist Church which was near her home before the
death of her husband.  The funeral services were conducted at
Philadelphia Church by her pastor E. L. Todd and her former pastor W. T.
Gredin.  Many old friends and relatives paid tribute by their presence
and _____, and beautiful floral offerings to her memory.  Every one in
some way, had received some kindness from her hands.