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Frances Couey remembered by friends By PAULINE LEWIS Staff Writer Miss Frances Couey, long-time resident of Perry, was laid to rest in the picturesque Evergreen Cemetery Sunday afternoon, July 3. Her friends and former pupils had gathered earlier at Perry United Methodist Church to pay respect to this lady who had given her life to teaching the children of others. Many of the fine citizens of Perry, their children and grandchildren, grew up under the guidance and in struction of "Miss Couey". For 42 years, she gave her service to public schools and was the first principal of Tucker Elementary School in Perry. Her work with children extended to her church, where she worked in the children's church Sunday School Department for many years. She was a faithful member of Perry United Methodist Church and the Susannah Wesley Sunday School Class. She supported her church's activities and missions, and be friended those about her. Miss Couey had prepared well for her career. She was a graduate of Georgia Teachers College in Statesboro and received a master's Pauline's Perry Potpourri Hospitalized: James McKinley, E.C. Dover (Kathy Harold's dad), Alex Moody (infant), Wister "Bud" Williams, Larry Wagoner (friend of Cliff Woods), Sam Aldridge (nephew of Norma Mayo), Alice Cade (Judy Stewart’s aunt), Lucy Denson (Loarene Long's sister-in law) and Mary Ola Rogers (Alma Jones' mother). huh Recuperating at Home: T.E. Tomlinson, Florence Heard, Lillian Lewis, W.O. Stewart (Joe's uncle), Robbie Lewis (Tim's mom), Mary Julia Fowler, Randal Bynum (Drew's brother), Dawson Mullen (Marie Lewis' dad), W.M. Moss, Dick Jones (Virginia's brother), Ida Riddle, Hazel Roberts, Mary Ruth Hartley, Clara Cotton, John and Leila Clifton, Margie White, Tina Davidson and Mike Earl. unu Nursing Home Residents: Roselyn Mullen, Perry Nursing Home; M.L. Bridges and Adrienne Harris, both at Montezuma Nursing A SPECIAL, HIGH RATE, 6 MONTHS CD ONLY AT CROSSROADS BANK! 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A neighbor and fellow school teacher, Mrs. Luther (Billie) Mosteller, said, "Frances was my co-worker when I first came to Perry in 1946. She was a very good teacher, making sure that ev ery child achieved to their very best potential each day. She has been my neighbor since 1949 and was always willing to help in every way she could. "On Monday, before she passed Home (across from hospital). m Sympathy is Extended: -To the relatives and friends of Miss S. Frances Couey of Perry, upon her death on Saturday, July 2-, 1994. -To Baron Fowler of Clinchfield, and other relatives upon the death of his sister, Maggie J. Long, of Warner Robins, on Saturday, July 2, 1994. -To Ermal Sirmans and relatives, upon the death of his mother, Alice Walker Sirmans of Ocilla, on Saturday, July 2, 1994. -To wife, Joan Allison of Kathleen; daughter, Adrienne Law of Perry, and other relatives, upon the death of James H. Allison of Kathleen on Monday, June 27, 1994. -To Julia Cain of Kathleen, and other relatives, upon the death of her sister, Ida Mae Killens of Perry, on Thursday, June 23, 1994 -To Marilyn Jan Thames of Henderson, Ga., upon the death of her mother, Hazel S. Whitson away on Saturday, she asked whether her grass had been cut, asked about her garden and about Luther (Mosteller). She always asked about him." Her pastor, Dr. Marcus Tripp, said, "She gave of herself to her students, family and church, and was generous with her church and its church institutions." Edgar Barfield, local business man, said the following of Miss Couey, "During her career as a teacher and principal, Miss Frances was determined that her students have a solid foundation. She was the kind of teacher remembered by many as the most important in their school years. She had a continuing interest in her students and followed their activities ail of her life. My mother (Gladwyn Barfield) had the privilege of teaching with, and for, her for many years. I can remember Mother's disappointment when I was drawn out of Miss Frances’ room due to over-crowding 41 years ago." Perry has lost one of its older and beloved citizens (she was 94). Donations may be made to the Perry United Methodist Church in her memory. .. - editor l Roddey of Henderson, on Monday, June 27, 1994. -To Hazel Westfall upon the death of her mother, Cora Loyd Waters of Monticello, on Monday, June 27, 1994. nnn The congregation of First Baptist Church enjoyed their annual church picnic at Ochlahatchee Park on Sunday afternoon. Games, swim ming and good food were enjoyed before the rain forced the group in side during the pastor's sermon. nun The finale to the Fourth of July celebration at the Agricenter was the fantastic fireworks display on Saturday evening. It was really "Big Bang and Boom"! 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