Aberdeen—Our town was saddened by the death of Mrs. Catherine Bethune, which occurred Dec. 29th, 1924, in the 77th year of her age, having been born January 8th, 1848.
Her parents, Malcolm and Flora Blue, were widely known and loved for their hospitality. A child of the covenant, she early gave her heart to her Savior and joined Bethesda Presbyterian church of which she was a consistent member until her death.
In early womanhood she married Dr. Colon Bethune, who preceded her to the grave 30 years. She was the mother of six children: William A., who was accidentally killed about 15 years ago; Ella (Mrs. Dr. Juat), Edward E., Cleveland C., Katie Lee (Mrs. Schear), and Miss Bessie. She had three brothers, all dead: Dr. Blue, M.J. Blue, N.A. Blue. Three sisters, Mrs. C.E. Pleasants, who is the only living member of this good family.
Funeral services were conducted from the Presbyterian church Sunday at 2 o’clock by her pastor, Rev. V.R. Gaston. L.A. Bethune, Clinton; R.L. Bethune, Raeford; J.E. and F.C. Blue, Aberdeen; M.B. and Francis Pleasants, nephews of the deceased, were active pall bearers, while 10 friends of the family were honorary pall bearers.
There beside her loved ones we laid all that is mortal of this good woman, covered the grave with flowers, and left her to sleep until her Savior bids her awake and put on fairer robes than the blossoms over her grave.
From the front page of The Southern Pines Pilot, “a paper devoted to the upbuilding of the Sandhill Territory,” Friday, December 5, 1924
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