Copy: Newspaper clipping article 'Miss Dempsey Dies in Greer' · Greer Heritage Museum collection

Title

Copy: Newspaper clipping article 'Miss Dempsey Dies in Greer'

Accession Number

2026.36.46.1

Accession Date

22 September 2026

Accession Creator

Sophie Pendergraft

Depositor

Agnes Dobson Bruce

Description

Copy of newspaper article titled 'Miss Dempsey Dies in Greer'

Date

30 October

Storage Location

Box 80, Folder 4

Type

MISS DEMPSEY DIES IN GREER

Prominent And Esteemed Woman Succumbs To Stroke–Funeral Today

GREER, Oct. 30– Miss Alice Dempsey, 63, died Wednesday morning at 2:50 o’clock at the home of her sister-in-law, Mrs. E. A. Mayfield. She suffered a stroke of paralysis early Sunday morning from which she failed to rally despite the work of skilled physicians and all that loving hands could do for her.

The sad news of her death comes as a distinct shock to countless friends and the whole of Greer mourns her passing– a silent sadness that cannot find expression in words. Miss Dempsey was a most gifted woman, beautiful, cultural and possessing a disposition marvelously magnetic and her life was devoted to good works and loving service to every one. She was lovingly called “Aunt Alice” by all those who came within her environments.

Miss Dempsey was a charter member of the Memorial Methodist church of Greer and was one of its most loyal and faithful members. It is hard for friends to realize that her voice, which had brought cheer and happiness to them is hushed forever.

For a number of years, Miss Dempsey was the assistant in the Greer postoffice during the terms of her brother, E.A. Mayfield was postmaster. Also, later when W. E. James was in charge of the office. She had made her home with her sister-in-law, Mrs. E. A. Mayfield during the past twenty-nine years and her quiet, unobtrusive Christian life endeared her to every one in Greer and surrounding communities.

Surviving are one sister, Mrs. J. R. Pollard of near Greer; a sister-in-law, Mrs. E. A. Mayfield and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at the Memorial Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock conducted by her pastor, Rev. W. H. Polk and assisted by Dr. T. L. Justice, pastor of the First Baptist church, and Rev. W. H. Hamilton, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Interment will follow in the Zoar Methodist church cemetery near Greer.

Active pallbearers will be: J.C. Holland, Mr. L. Smith, D.C. Bailey, M. C. Davenport, R.S. Hutchings, T. Dennis Smith, B. A. Bennett and O. A. Gaunes.

Honorary escorts will be J.V. Smith, T. E. Smith, Dr. M.L. Marchant, Dr. W.T. Brockman, I.H. Gibson, Sr., W. E. James, S.H. James, J.E. Gibson, L.I. Ehite, Geo. M. Tillitson, S.B. Hutchings, K.M. Ballenger, Dr. W.C. Watkins, Dr. M.A. Drummond, O.R. Ballenger, M.O. Glenn, Dr. F.G. James and Dr. P.J. Johnston.