Beulah’s Tomb
Beulah Acklin of St. Petersburg, Florida died on May 15, 1948, 52 years old. Her husband, mailman Roy Acklin, built a mausoleum for her in Greenwood Cemetery. He fitted up the interior of it to look like a living room. On the wall he hung a blue neon sign with her name, "Beulah".
He spent much of his time hanging out at the mausoleum, inviting the public to view it and sign their name in his guestbook, while he recited Beulah's favorite bible verses through a public-speaking system.
In 1983, Beulah's remains were reinterred in Jacksonville.
He spent much of his time hanging out at the mausoleum, inviting the public to view it and sign their name in his guestbook, while he recited Beulah's favorite bible verses through a public-speaking system.
In 1983, Beulah's remains were reinterred in Jacksonville.
Pix magazine - Aug 9, 1952
Comments
That's what every wife aspires for; a husband thoughtful enough to recreate her favorite room in her mausoleum, complete with recital of her favorite passages of her favorite book, and lots of visitors. The neon sign is a nice touch as well.
Posted by Yudith on 04/12/24 at 02:25 PM
Category: Death | 1940s