The Longview Daily News, Tues., Oct. 29, 1935:

Mrs. Emma WELBORNE died at her residence at 210 Mitchell street Tuesday morning. She had 
been in ill health for many months. Mrs. Welborne would have been 82 on February 22nd next 
year.

She was the wife of the late Judge J. M. Welborne. Many years ago Judge and Mrs. Welborne 
were known as the most charitable couple in Longview. Their home always was open to the 
needy and they were known to have visited hundreds of needy homes to assist financially 
and otherwise.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday from First Baptist church, with the Rev. Dr. John 
L. Whorton in charge. Internment will be at Greenwood cemetery under the direction of Foreman’s.

Mrs. Welborne was born in Upshur county. She lived in Gladewater for several years, but 
moved to Longview more than 50 years ago. She has no immediate family, although several 
grandchildren survive her.