Carolyn Augusta Tigner

Female, #35118, (23 Sep 1909 - 19 Feb 2005)

Parent*William Sidenham Tigner1 (s 1879 - )
Parent*Marie (?)1 (s 1882 - )
Carolyn Augusta Tigner|b. 23 Sep 1909\nd. 19 Feb 2005|p35118.htm|William Sidenham Tigner|b. say 1879|p21109.htm|Marie (?)|b. say 1882|p52159.htm|||||||||||||

Birth*23 Sep 1909 Carolyn was born on 23 Sep 1909. 
 She was the daughter of William Sidenham Tigner and Marie (?).1 
Marriage*21 Jun 1934 She married Thomas Jefferson Culpepper Jr. at Odessadale, Meriwether Co., Georgia, on 21 Jun 1934. The following wedding announcement is from an unknown source: Tigner-Culpepper A marriage of wide-spread interest, because of the popularity of the contracting parties, was that of Miss Carolyn Tigner to Mr. Thomas J. Culpepper, Jr., which was celebrated afternoon of the 21st. inst. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Tigner, parents of the bride, near Odessadale. It was a quiet home wedding, witnessed only by the relatives and close friends of the bridal couple. The ceremony was performed by Dr. C. C. Jerrell, of Atlanta. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Tigner, a member of one of the oldest Meriwether families. She is a graduate of GSCW (Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville), a lady of rare mental attainments, pretty and charming. She is indeed, a lady of the most attractive personality, graceful and possessing all of the attributes of noble womanhood... After the marriage the happy couple went to New York for a ten days stay after which they will reside in Columbus. May a long and happy wedded life be the portion of this splendid pair.. 
Married Name21 Jun 1934  As of 21 Jun 1934, her married name was Culpepper. 
Residence*Jun 1958 Thomas and Carolyn resided at Augusta, Richmond Co., Georgia, in Jun 1958.2 
Residence*1993 Carolyn resided at Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina, in 1993. 
Death*19 Feb 2005 She died at Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina, on 19 Feb 2005.1 
Burial*23 Feb 2005 Her body was interred on 23 Feb 2005 at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina.1 
Biography* Obituary:
     Carolyn Tigner Culpepper, 95, of 20 Hawthorne Park Court, died Feb. 19, 2005.
     Born in Greenville, Ga., she was the daughter of the late William Sidenham and Marie Tigner and the widow of Thomas J. Culpepper.
     She was a retired teacher of Trinity United Methodist Church K-5 in Augusta, Ga. She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church.
     Surviving are a daughter, Ann C. Martin and husband Frank of Corpus Christi, Texas; two sons, Tom Culpepper and wife Jeanne of Dunellon, Fla., Tigner Culpepper and wife Carol of Greenville; a sister, Frances Corwin of Montgomery, Ala; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Mrs. Culpepper was preceded in death by one grandson, Lee Martin.
     Services will be held at Aldersgate United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Feb. 23, at 3 p.m., with visitation prior from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. Interment to follow services in Woodlawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church-Building Fund, 7 Shannon Drive, Greenville, SC 29615. Condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com.3 

Family

Thomas Jefferson Culpepper Jr. (8 Oct 1909 - 27 Nov 1991)
Children

Last Edited 27 Feb 2005

Citations

  1. The Greenville News, Greenville, SC.
    http://greenvillenews.com/
    Obituary of Carolyn Tigner Culpepper, published 21 Feb 2005.
  2. Augusta Chronicle - Online Archives, Augusta, GA.
    http://augustaarchives.com/
    23 Jun 1957, page 4C. Wedding announcement of Dr. Frank Stemple Culpepper, Jr. and Carolyn Ann Culpepper.
  3. The Greenville News, Greenville, SC.
    http://greenvillenews.com/
    Obituary of Carolyn Tigner Culpepper, published 21 Feb 2005.