Lula Travers Obituary (1904

Lula Elizabeth Travers, 104 of Cambridge, Maryland, departed this life on Sunday, May 25, 2008 at the home of her niece in Philadelphia, PA. She was born September 5, 1904 in Cambridge, MD, one of eight children born to the late John and Florence Stiles. Mrs. Travers attended school in Dorchester County, Maryland. Mrs. Travers moved to Philadelphia, PA and worked for a period of time before returning to Cambridge, where she met and married her late husband, James Travers. They were active members of Waugh Chapel UM Church for many years. They adopted their only child Kevin, but sadly James died shortly thereafter. As an active member of Waugh Chapel UM Church, Lula served as an usher, sang with the Mason Choral Club, The United Methodist Women and the Hot Meals Program. She was also a member of the Mes Aimes Social and Literary Club and a member of the Dorchester General Hospital Auxiliary/Robin Hood Shop. Lula served both church and community until becoming ill and moved to Philadelphia, PA to live with her niece, Twill King, until her passing. Left behind to cherish her memory are her son, Kevin, a niece, Twill King; a nephew, Eugene Stiles and a host of great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 12 noon at Waugh Chapel UM Church High St Cambridge, MD with a viewing one hour prior to the services. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.