Adelia Clarissa Pope

The Bolivar Bulletin October 16 1891

Obituary Mrs. Clarisa Adelia Pope, sister of Gen. R.P., and Dr. J.J. Neely, Sr., died at her home near Collierville, Tenn., Friday, October 9th, 1891, in the 78th year of her age.

Mrs. Pope was born in Maury County, Tennessee, September 14, 1813. She moved with her relatives to Hardeman County in 1822, where she resided up to the time of her marriage. Mrs. Pope was married three times. her first husband was James G. Bell, of Bolivar, her second husband was Thomas Chambliss, of Memphis, and her third husband was Col. John Pope, a distinguished and wealthy planter of Shelby County.

Deceased was a true type of Southern womanhood. Highly cultured and intelligent, with a kind heart and beautiful christian character, she was the center of attraction in every assemblage, and was loved by a large circle of friends. Her remains were brought to Bolivar Sunday morning and buried in Polk Cemetery, under whose sod reposes the dust of her ancestors. Rev. Edward Wootten, of the Episcopal Church (of which Mrs. Pope was a devout member) read the burial service, at the conclusion of which loving hands banked flowers upon the new-made grave.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Feb 2 2020, 3:57:24 UTC