Our Family Origins
Truman Pye
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Lillie Ann Goffman-Pye
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The Divine Nine
Rachel Pye
D.O.B: April 6, 1920
D.O.D: ?, 1951
Spouse: ?
Children: Jean & Thornell Silas
She is the first born of the Pye Divine Nine. She was the first of the nine to move north to Chicago where she worked so she could send money to help support the family still living in Mississippi. She was not only beautiful, but she was also brilliant, finishing first in her class. When we remember her we can remember a woman who cared for and about her family.
Thornell Pye Sr
D.O.B: March 23, 1922
D.O.D: ?, 2018
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Children: Thornell Pye Jr
He served in the United States military during WWII deployed in North Africa, Italy, France, and Belgium. When we speak of the Greatest Generation that fought WWII, we are talking about Uncle Thornell.
Lacree Pye-Wise
D.O.B: April 17, 1925
D.O.D: January 9, 1964
Spouse: Thomas Wise Jr
Children: Carolyn Wise Cuby
Like Rachel, she finished first in her high school class. She was a high school guidance counselor and encouraged many students to go to college. She would persuade parents who did not see the value of college to let their children go. She was beautiful, brilliant, and fun.
Lillie Mae Pye
D.O.B: September 14, 1927
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King J. Pye
D.O.B: October 19, 1929
D.O.D: April 8th, 2016
Spouse: Magnolia Pye
Children: Kevin, Eric, Keith, & Ingrid
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Sadie Pye-Jackson
D.O.B: March 11, 1933
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Albert C. Pye
D.O.B: August 4, 1935
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Sarah Pye-Upshaw
D.O.B: February 21, 1938
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Merlene Pye
D.O.B: October 7, 1940
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Links to Affiliated Organization by the Family
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