Sunday, May 19, 2013

John Hoyle Chapter Holds Memorial Service



Betty Schwartz, Chaplain of the John Hoyle Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, welcomed members and guests to a service of remembrance in honor of Daughters Mary Allran, Dale Hinckley, Nan Stewart, and Betty Gayle Whisnant.
Guests were Nelson Whisnant, son of Betty Gayle, and Jack Williams, grandson of Dale Hinckley.

A hymn was sung and a prayer was offered along with the 23rd Psalm, followed by euglogies for Mary Allran; Dale Hinckley as given by her daughter Suzanne Williams; Nan Stewart; and for Betty Gayle Whisnant delivered by Merriel Lawing.

A beautiful candle lighting ceremony followed to symbolize the light of loving remembrance for our departed Daughters.  The ceremony closed with a benediction by Betty.


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