The Stanmore family history, part 2

GEORGE STANMORE 791 George, the fifth child of Levi and Rosie Stanmora, was born on January 26, 1908. He spent his childhood in the Queen City area.

In 1932, George left Texas to join his brother, James in Washington, D. C. In May 1933, he went back to Texas for his bride-to-be. Jewel R. Hale, daughter of Martha Hale of Domino, Texas. Jewel and George were married on May 21, 1933- Thrae children were born: George Weldon, Gloria (deceased March 1981), Martha Nells. George held a namber of jobs from 1932 to 19^. In 1944 he joined the Pullman Company where he was employed until his death. Upon his arrival in Washington, he joined the Tabernacle Baptist Church. He was a member of the Usher Board and a Trustee. George was a hardworking man and also did various carpenter jobs, in addition to his employment by the Pullman Company. George died on August 25, 1969 and was buried in Lincoln Cemetery Washington, D. C. —by Florence Stanmore JAMES HAROLD STANMORE 792 James Harold, the sixth child of Levi and Rosie Stanmore, was born December 4, 1910. At an early age of 19 he married Ruby Lee Johnson, daughter of Henry and Mattie Johnson of Queen City, Texas, on January 4, 1930.

In 1931 he left the farm to come to Washington, D. C. where an older brother, Levi, lived. After a few months, his wife and son joined him. In 1941 he met with a tragic accident and as a result his right leg was amputated.

It was in the mid-40’s at Central Union Baptist Church, where he served as trustee and deacon, he entered the ministry. After entering the ministry and completing his studies at the Washington Baptist Seminary, he was ordained. He preached his trial sermon and served as junior pastor there at Central Union.

In 1948, he was called to the First Baptist Church, Capitol View, Maryland. While there, he was elected Moderator of the Southern Marylarri District Association. In 1958 he learned of the need for a pastor at Emanual Baptist Church in Hamilton, Bermuda and there he served as pastor from 1958 to 1966. In 1966 he decided to go back home to Texas. It was there in 1968, while pastoring at Oak Street Baptist Church, Texarkana, Texas, he died. He died on April 28, 1968 in a place he loved so dearly—CHURCH.

James was buried in Queen City Cemetery. —by Florence Stanmore HENRY STANMORE 793 Henry, the seventh child of Levi and Rosie Stanmora, was born January 26, 1912. He spent all of his childhood on the family farm and attended school in Queen City, Atlanta, Texas and Little Rock, Arkansas where he lived with his brother, Willie.

Henry and Audrey Mae Washington, daughter of Jake and Mary Washington, Queen City were married January 19, 1935 in Queen City. Four children were born: Ophenia, Florence, Harold and Mary Rose.

During World War II, Henry went to Little Rock and began to work with his oldest brother, Willie, doing carpenter work. After returning to Texas he and his younger brother, Vernon, took carpentry as their trade. The first house he built was for Rev. and Mrs. V. L. Fifer off Highway 59 in Queen City. After Henry’s son, Harold, finished high school, he worked with them in carpentry. Henry united with Oak Grove Church at an early age. He has served as Superintendent of the Sunday School for ^7 years, and as a deacon for ^3 years, --by Florence Stanmore JOHN ASTOR STANMORE 79^ John Astor Stanmore was born July 15, 1911*’ He spent all of his childhood and young adulthood on the family farm in Queen City, Texas. At the age of 12, John joined the Oak Grove Baptist Church. He left Texas in 1935 and arrived in Washington, D. C. on his 21st birthday. John united with the Tabernacle Baptist Church upon his arrival in Washington. His bride-tobe, Ezell Belcher, daughter of Thomas and Lovie Belcher of Big Sandy, Texas followed a feu months later. John and .Ezell were married in September 1935. Their children are: Dorothy, John, Jr., Evelyn, Betty, Shirley and Jerry.

His first job was at Hecht Company where Jim and George were already employed. In 19W, John went to work for the Federal Government. He worked his way to Chief in DESC Department at NIH in Bethesda, Maryland. In November 1976, John married Gwendolyn Jefferson. John is now retired from the Federal Government after more than 35 years of service. Ha is a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church, where he is an active member of the Usher Board and Men Club, --by Florence Stanmore VERNON STANMORE 795 Vernon, the ninth child of I^vi and Rosie Stanmore, was born April 7, 1916. He was reared and educated in Queen City.

He joined Oak Grove Baptist Church at an early age and served as a deacon for eighteen years. On August 7, 1937, he married Beatrice Johnson, daughter of B. D. Cole. Twelve children nere born: Ersel, Vernell, Vernon, Jr., Floyd, Linda, Cathy, Jerry, Freddie, Charles, Beverly, Roger and Kevin. Vernon was employed at Lone Star Army Depot in Texarkana during the construction of the plant. He worked there five years. Later he joined his brother, Henry, in carpentry and worked at this occupation until his death.

Even though Vernon received only an eighth grade education he was determined that his 12 children be given the opportunity to receive a higher education.

Vernon passed away June 1970 and was buried in the Queen City Cemetery, --by Florence Stanmore PANSY STANMORE WALTERS 796 Pansy, one of the twin girls of Levi and Rosie Stanmore, was born April 4, 1917. Pansy and her twin sister, Blanche, were reared on the family farm in Queen City. Religion played a major part in the Stan-more family life. Some of Pansy’s earliest memories are those of her grandmother, Bully, who taught her her first religious hymn, “Amazing Grace”.

In August 1927, Pansy joined the Oak Grove Baptist Church under Rev. G. W. Perkins. Pansy attended grammar school in Queen City and high school at Pemberton High in Marshall. On October 11, 1936, she married Eddie Lee Walters, son of Ed and Nancy Walters of Queen City, and they moved to Little Rock, Arkansas. Pansy and Eddie are the parents of five children: Carolyn Sue, SJna Mary, Linda Faye, David Wayne and Dwight Lawrence.

Pansy joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church in 1939 and continues to serve there. She is a member of numerous clubs and organizations. Among then are: The Ascenders Club (a member for 28 years), Ministers, Deacons and Trustees Wives Club and she has served as Sunday School Teacher in the Cradle Roll Department for the last 25 years. Pansy is currently a member of the Board of the National Foundation of the March of Dimes—Pulaski County Chapter.

Her hobbies are horticulture, cooking, sewing, arts and crafts. She operates a Day Care Family Home, —by Florence Stanmore BLANCHE STANMORE JOHNSON 797 Blanche, a twin to Pansy, and daughter of Levi and Rosie Stanmore, was born April 4, 1917. She grew up on the family farm in Queen City. Snily, her grandmother, taught all of her grandchildren a hymn. Blanche’s hymn was “At the Cross”. In August 1927, Blanche joined Oak Grove Baptist Church under Rev. G. W. Perkins. She attended grammar school in Queen City. After graduating from the ?th grade, she want to live with her brother, Willie.

She attended Dunbar High School. Later she went to live with her oldest brother. Rev. L. L. Stan-more in Beaumont, Texas. She graduated from Herbert High in 1936 with honors.

In 1938 she married Bennie J. Johnson, Sr., son of Dallas and Nettie Johnson of Queen City.

They were the happy parents of three children: Nettie Jean, Janice and Bennie, Jr. They had seven lovely years together. Bennie J. died March 26, 19&5 after year of illness. On Nay 20, 19<4-5, Blanche and her three children moved to Little Rock to live with her oldest sister. Aliens. Later she bought a home.

She united with the New Hope Baptist Church where she served as Sunday School Teacher, Church Clerk and President of the Usher Board.

In 1957, Blanche united with Second Baptist Church, where she is presently serving as Sunday School Teacher, Chairman of Finance (the first woman to hold the position). Vacation Bible School Director.

On June 21, 1948, Blanche became employed by Southern Bell Telephone Company and a member of the C. W. A. Local 6508. After 21 years she became a pioneer. Blanche was the first Black President of Quapaw Council of the Telephone Pioneers of America, USA. She retired in 1979 and has done extensive traveling throughout the USA and abroad to Hawaii and Japan. --by Florence Stanmore LULA MAE STANMORE NEAL 798 Lula Mae, daughter of Lev! and Rosie Stanmore, was born June 29, 1920. She was educated and graduated from Junior High in Queen City. She was also a very good basketball player while in school there.

Lula Mae accepted Christ at the age of 11 at Oak Grove Baptist Church. On April 28, 1940 she married Thomas Henry Neal, son of Thomas and Deliah Neal of Little Rock, Arkansas where they made their hone.

Later years they moved to Flint, Michigan where they now reside. Lula Mae graduated from Northern High School in Flint and later attended Flint Junior College. She is also active in the community and Christian Education.

Her experiences include 19 years on the Usher Board; 20 years or more as a Sunday School Teacher; 40 years with the Missionary Society; 35 years Vacation Bible School; 20 years as Deaconess.

Lula Mae has many certificates for her years of work and services. Her hobbies are: horticulture, gardening, sewing, art, and crafts. Her greatest desire is to own a greenhouse.

Lula Mae and Henry are the parents of: Barbara Anne, Edith, Norma and Jill, --by Florence Stannore BERNICE STANMORE MONCRIEF PERKINS 799 Bernice, the youngest daughter of Levi and Rosie Stannore, was born April 18, 1921. at the age of eight she was baptized by Rev. G. W. Perkins in Oak Grove Baptist Church. Bernice attended public school in Queen City and graduated from high school in 19^2. She was a great basketball player which is where Sidney and Doyle inherited their great talent.

In 19^2, she moved to Little Rock, Arkansas where years later she met and married R. L. Moncrief. To this union seven children were born: fijward, Illene, Hnily Jeanette, George Sidney and Doyle.

She became a member of the New Hope Baptist Church upon her arrival in Little Rock.

After moving out of the community, she joined the Gospel Temple Baptist Church where she serves on the Usher Board.

Presently Bernice is married to David Perkins and they make their home in Little Rock, --by Florence Stanmore