In life, Etoyle Harris was known as a supporter of missions. And her gift to the Baptist Foundation of Alabama (BFA) means lives will continue to be touched after her death.
The co-executors of Harris’ estate recently presented Warren Trussell Jr., president of the BFA, with Harris’ silverware. Profits from the sale of the silverware will go into a trust benefitting WorldSong, The Alabama Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) cam and retreat center in Cook Springs.
A native of Bibb County, Harris was known as a successful business-woman who loved and promoted missions. She served as WMU director in both her church and association.
With approximately 7 percent earnings each year and a 2.5 percent growth currently, distribution of earnings from trusts established occur I January and July.
“Anything that has any real value” can be donated. Trussell said. This includes “cash, stocks, bonds, real estate, coin collections, stamp collections and art – practically every way you can think of.”
Because the BFA is supported primarily by the cooperative Program, there is no charge for management or services, he said. “The only thing it would cost them to give a gift would be the appraisal,” he continued, noting the foundation seeks the “fair market value” of items.
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