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- [S113] Manes Funeral Home, (http://www.manesfuneralhome.com), 8 Apr 2008.
Thomas Carroll Bible obituary
- [S113] Manes Funeral Home, (http://www.manesfuneralhome.com), 28 Jan 2009.
(April 20, 1924 - January 28, 2009)
Esther Lee Holt Bible, age 84 of Newport, (Affectionately known as Mamaw to her family and friends) entered into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday evening, January 28, 2009. She was born on April 20, 1924 in Cocke County on the farm of her grandfather, Aden Holt. Predeceased by parents, Darius Holt and Martha Ann Lindsey Holt; brothers, John Burnett Holt, Austin Seaward Holt and Gerald Holt; sisters, Mary Agnes Holt Hayslett, and Virginia Lois Holt Smith; brothers-in-law, Vreeland Hayslett, Harold Smith, David Shields Bible and Thomas Carroll Bible; and sister-in-law, Ortelle Holt. Survived by: her loving, faithful and caring husband of 66 years, Franklin C. Bible of the home; her daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Jack Presnell, of Newport; her son and daughter-in-law, David and Dyann Bible of Newport; grandsons, Todd Presnell and wife, Stephanie of Brentwood, TN, John David Bible and wife Brandi of Newport, Chad Presnell and wife Faith of Knoxville, TN, and Dana Lewis Bible of Newport; great-grandchildren, William Franklin Presnell, Elise Kathryn Presnell, Jackson Miller Presnell, Bryson Grant Presnell, Madylyn Grace Bible and Colson Andrew Presnell; also survived by her sister-in-law, Juanita Bible; and many nieces and nephews. She attended school at the old fairground and finished elementary school at Newport Grammar. She graduated in 1945 from Cocke County High School, married her sweetheart, Franklin Bible, on July 13, 1942, in Greenville, S.C. She began her career with the Cocke County School Systems in 1945, when the late W.N. Denton, who was board member in the 3rd district, recommended her to teach at Holt’s School. Lagretta C. Parrott, a former teacher, was superintendent of schools at the time. A clerical position became available, and Mr. Denton told her about it. She later became bookkeeper for the Cocke County Board of Education, serving under Superintendents Lagretta C. Parrott, E.G. Bryant, Beth Ogle Freeman, James Everett Freshour, and Charlie Seehorn, until her retirement on April 30, 1987. She taught Sunday school for many years at Clay Creek Baptist Church and Bybee United Methodist Church. After joining West End Baptist Church, she immediately became active in church work and served as secretary-treasurer of the XYZingers Sunday school class until a few years ago. She was a strong witness for the Lord in all her many kind words and deeds. She cherished the opportunity to send flowers and cards to her church family and friends. She was devoted to her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her extended family and each one of them reciprocated that love. Her favorite hobby was working in the beautiful flowers surrounding her home. She loved to share her flowers with neighbors and friends. The family will be receiving friends at West End Baptist Church on Saturday, January 31, 2009 with services immediately following at 2:00 pm, with Brother Scott Gorrell and Brother Thomas E. Mooty officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Clay Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Ned Ramsey officiating prayer.
- [S24] The Newport Plain Talk, (http://www.newportplaintalk.com), 29 Jan 2009.
Esther Bible, noted school system employee, dies at 84
Esther Lee Bible, whose career with the Cocke County school system stretched over 40 years, died Wednesday evening at her Bybee home following a long illness.
She began her career with the school system in 1945 when the late W. N. Denton, school board member for the Third District, recommended her as teacher at Holt's School. The late Lagretta C. Parrott was Cocke County Superintendent of Schools at the time.
When a clerical position in the superintendent's office became available, Denton informed Bible who transferred to that job.
This position evolved into that of bookkeeper for the Cocke County Board of Education, a job she held until her retirement on April 30, 1987. During this time, she served under five superintendents: Parrott, the late E. G. Bryant, the late James Everett Freshour, Beth Ogle Freeman, and Charlie Seehorn.
Both Freeman and Seehorn had high praise for Bible's work.
"She was a wonderful worker," said Freeman this morning. "She was very precise and knew the books and workings of the office and school system better than anyone else."
"I also considered her a very good friend," Freeman continued. "You always knew exactly where you stood with Esther."
"After I became superintendent and worked with her for some time, we discovered that we both descended from Joseph Webb, one of Cosby's pioneers, and we enjoyed that," Freeman said.
Seehorn also recalled Bible's dedication and hard work. "She was a wonderful person," he said.
"And remember, she did all her work by hand. We had no computers in those days," he added.
Born 20 April 1924 on the farm of her grandfather Aden Holt, Bible was the daughter of the late Darius and Martha Ann (Lindsey) Holt, one of their six children. Her siblings, all deceased, were John Burnett Holt, Austin Seaward Holt, Gerald Holt, Mary Agnes (Holt) Hayslett, and Virginia Lois (Holt) Smith.
She began her own educational journey as a student at the Fairground School, later transferring to Newport Grammar School. Shortly after graduating from Cocke County High School in 1942, she married Franklin C. Bible on 13 July 1942 in Greenville, SC.
In addition to her career in the educational system, Bible was also widely known for her dedicated church work. For many years, she taught Sunday School at Clay Creek Baptist Church and later at Bybee United Methodist Church.
After joining West End Baptist Church, she served as secretary-treasurer of the Xyzingers Sunday School Class, a position she filled until a few years ago. She cherished the opportunity to send flowers and cards to church family members and friends.
Her favorite hobby was working in the beautiful flowers which surrounded the family home off Hwy. 160. Neighbors and friends often received bouquets from her gardens.
Bible is survived by her husband of 66 years and their two children: Cheryl Bible Presnell and David Bible, both of Newport. Four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive, as does one sister-in-law Juanita Bible.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Manes Funeral Home.
- [S58] Marriage Certificate.
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indexing project (batch) number: I03651-8
system origin: Tennessee-EASy
source film number: 1928644
reference number: pg 413
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