Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The annual memorial singing in memory of Elder H.R. Avery was held on the second Sunday in February at Rocky Mount Primitive Baptist Church, Tallapoosa County, Alabama. The class was called to order by Charlotte Bishop leading 36b. Ted Price offered the opening prayer.

In a business meeting, the following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman—Charlotte Bishop; Secretary—Isabelle Green; Arrangements—Jordan McGuire. The business session was closed.

Leaders: Bert Collins 542, 335; Robert Chambless 452, 225t; Karen Rollins 227, 222; Winfred Kerr 282, 89; Rebekah Gilmore 101t, 276; Cecil Roberts 58, 491; Judy Chambless 499, 569b; John T. Blakeley 30b, 47b.

RECESS

Charlotte Bishop brought the class back together by leading 145b. Leaders: Shane Brown 317, 204; Glenda Collins 124, 472; Bill DuPre 385t, 29t; Audrey Blakeley 39t, 31t; Jim Neal 406, 496.

The memorial lesson was held at this time. Ted Price led 196 for the sick and shut-ins. Sharon White led 560 in memory of the deceased. Cecil Roberts closed the memorial service with prayer.

Leaders: Stanley Smith 146, 129; Carter Westbrook 32t, 159; Sarah George 33t, 336.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Charlotte Bishop leading 268. Leaders: Lynda Fagan 282 (for Paula Fagan), [457-1991-1991]; Tom George 441, 52b; Sharon Whitehead 186, 480; Ted Price 535, 378b; Isabelle Green 162, 137; Jamey Wootten 33b, 92; Renee Dempsey 128, 45t; Nathan Rees 87, 217; Charlotte Bishop 229 (CB), [551-1991-1991]; Gavin Blakeley 189, 81t; Douglas Hubbard 72b, 49b; Waylon Blakeley 37b; Jordan McGuire 39b, 143; Justin McGuire 288. Announcements were made. The closing prayer was offered by Kenny Whitehead, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Charlotte Bishop; Secretary—Isabelle Green