The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-14
Tribute from Her Pastor.

One Of the saddcst occurrences which has
boiallen our community for long time hap
pened yesterday morning in the death OF
Mrs. Fannie TIatchctt Thompson. Mrs.
Thompson was the only daughter of model
and most cstimable mother and OF Mr. A.
llatchctt, one of the most widely known and
respectable citizens of our city There are
several things which couspirc to make the
event one of extreme sadness She was one
OF the most brilliant young women of the
south. Her many noble qualities Of head
aud heart had made her the center Of attrac-
ton to a large circle of friends and lmirers.
She added grace, dignity and pleasure to every
sphere In which she moved. She was ray
OF sunshine and messenger Of gladness
wherever She went. Several years of rather
intimate acquaintance will Justify the writer
In calling special attention 10 some OF the
gifts and graccs which placed her IN the front
rank Of women Of talent in our country.
Fist-Shc was woman OF rare gifts as
writer She was the correspondent from
Memphis 10 one Of the UNCONVENTIONAL pa.
pcrs Of the Baptists. Her versatility
Of talent was apparent In every
communication from her pen. Her
sentences sparklcd with wit humor and
good sense. Her language was always beauti.
full often sublime, showing evidences OF a
fertile imagination, chosen by good judg.
ment aud exquisite taste Her articles were
looked for with pleasure and read with avid.
iiy She interested preacher and layman.
the cultured and rude. Had her life been
spared there lay within her grasp position
among the princely few who have dis.
| tinguished themselves as writer's among the
literary women OF the south.
Sccond-She was one OF tho most giftcd
conycrsaiionalists whom II has been the
privilege Of this writer TO know Il WI.
impossible for her to be dull She wa,
never prosoy. There beamcd out from
her full flashes Of intelligence which held
one spell bound, while the case aud grace of
her language and the pertincncy Of her
thought charmed the listener. She digniicd
every topic Of conversation, lending an I'm.
tcrcst which ono can only feel. but never OK.
plain, She had the happy faculty u seeing
the bright side Of life, and the very words.
intonations of her voice and the expression,
Of her countcnancc all showed that hes
topics Of conversation were taken from tho
sunshine climate Of thought and lie.
Thrco-Shc had wonderful force OF char.
actor You could not be thrown with her
without being impressed that you we're IN
the presence Of somebody. When you lcf,
her you felt YOU had seen somebody. Few
persons have Ms much individuality a. she
possessed. Her personality was projected
into everything with which she hal 10 do.
She had strong convictions, and ono could
not help respecting them. Her conviction.
wcrc not tossed away a. idle toys, but they
wcrc cherished and asserted. They were a
part Of herself They were based upon
SACRED principles, multiplied by her person.
ality. In this lay largely the sublimity Of
her character aud the beauty OF her young
life
four-Mr. Thompson was n devoted
Christian. She connected herself with
the First Baptist church, Of this
city, when she was quite young
She never had any apologies 10
offer for being a member Of the church.
She was an active helper In the social meet.
ine- Of the church from the time she Joined
until quite recently. Owing 10 III health
she had given up her Sunday school elias,
only few weeks before her death. She
was one Of tho most successful teacher. IN
the city. Her class was much 10 her.
having had charge Of Il for eleven year,.
She taught the boys aud prayed for them.
Before she went away from M she
Jaw most Of them converted aud
member, Of the church. She hos
impressed herself on those who
shared her instruction. Her name Il writ.
ton IN more enduring form Than upon bras
or ston,. When these young mon shall look
back arross the years tmycrscd by them.
they will not forget To call her blessed who
taught them "thc way, the truth the lifc. 4"
Oh simnFc, mysterious Providence, who
takes from the embrace Of loved ones, one ~
gifted ~ useful
Help MORALS Of earth 10 say. Thy will
be done" R.A NfN,ntE
Pastor firt Baptist Church.
Memphis, Tenn. October ~. isss
THE FEWER EIETD