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The Pulaski Citizen, March 29, 1939 edition. MRS. ALICE ANDERSON EVANS Mrs. Alice Anderson Evans, daughter of Robert J. and Rachel Everly Anderson, was born April 18,1859, near Brick Church, Giles County, Tenn., and departed to be forever with the Lord March 25, 1939, in Dallas, Texas. In early life she gave her heart to the Lord and united with the Presbyterian church at Brick Church. More than once she had "to pass through the deep waters" but bowed in humble submission to God's dealing with her life. Oct. 1, 1876, she was united in marriage to George W. Simmons also of Brick Church. Shortly after their marriage they emigrated to Texas, locating near Ladonia in Fannin County. August 30, 1878, Mr. Simmons was claimed by death, Mrs. Simmons returned to her father's home, and on June 25, 1890 was married to Thomas Evans of Lynnville, Tenn. To this union was born three children, Robert Anderson of Chehalis, Wash., Alleen, deceased, and Rachel Evans Seat, also deceased. Besides the son, she is survived by a granddaughter, Betty Seat, and one sister, Mrs. Kate A. Williams, of Columbia, Tenn., a brother, H.S. Anderson, of Dallas, Texas. |
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