Gist.Sarah.Headley.1941.Webster.OBIT Providence Journal-Enterprise, Thursday, December 18, 1941. Mrs. Sarah Headley GIST, 82, widow of the late James G. Gist, prominent tobacco dealer, died at 8:30 Thursday night in her home on South Broadway, following a few days' illness. She had suffered a severe heart attack on the Tuesday night preceding her death and had been in a critical condition since that time. Mrs. Gist, daughter of pioneer residents, James D. and Mary E. HEADLEY, was born here on Nov. 5, 1859, and had spent her entire life in this community. She was married on May 1, 1889 to James G. Gist, whose death occurred on Nov. 30 of last year. Mrs. Gist has been a member of the First Baptist church for over sixty years, and was a consecrated Christian woman. By her kindness and gentleness she had endeared herself to a wide circle of friends, who were grieved at her passing. She was devoted to her family and always considerate of her associates. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. John Weir SUGG, with whom she lived; a sister, Mrs. Mary RUDY, of Evansville, Ind.; and a brother, James D. Headley, Nevada, Mo. Funeral services were held at the home at 10 o'clock Saturday morning with the Rev. Benjamin CONNAWAY, officiating. Pallbearers were J.C. Sugg, W.B. SNOW, M.C. PALMER, T.M. HILL, Harold WYNN, and Lucien RUBY. Burial was in Lakeview cemetery. Submitted by: cpalmer@ix.netcom.com (Carole Palmer) Date: Tue, 06 May 1997