Wife of Charlie Latture

From "Scenes from the Bluffs "

Uncle Charlie and Aunt Blanche were married on New Year's Eve 1919 and spent the rest of their lives on a farm near Route 1, Bluff City. They were known and loved by many people in this area because of their kindness and consideration of others. They had no children of their own; however, they accepted the responsibility of raising her brother's children, Bill, Martha, Joe Ike, Leah, and Mary Donna Fleenor, whose parents Mettie McClelland Fleenor and William Charles Fleenor died while these children were quite young

Aunt Blanche and Uncle Charlie, like most of their neighbors, earned their living by farming and had to work hard to provide the necessities of life for their family. They always found time, however, to be good neighbors, to accept their responsibility as citizens, and to be devoted members of the Bluff City Methodist Church. Uncle Charlie was especially proud of the Sunday School class which he taught for many years and was always diligent in his study of the Bible when preparing for each Sunday's lesson.

Aunt Blanche was a most remarkable woman, kind, loyal, hard-working, and she was always a considerate hostess to everyone who visited in her home, and very lucky was the person who had the opportunity to eat one of her delicious meals, as she was an excellent cook and always made visitors feel welcome and appreciated. As we look back at the past, it is noteworthy that we pause to consider the contribution made by just ordinary folks such as these who were dedicated to the everyday task of earning a living, raising a family, attending their church to worship God, and being good neighbors. Perhaps, because of the constant devotion of these and countless others of similar mold, our nation has grown and prospered like no other nation on earth. We can be proud of our heritage and pray that in some way we can make a like contribution to God and our fellowman.

By Lester Carrier