Publication:
Connersville Times August 18, 1886
Obituary.
Melinda Powell, sixth child of Zenus Powell, deceased, and Lydia Powell, was born at the old homestead, north of Harrisburg, Ind., October 26, 1847, where she has resided during her life,
which terminated on the evening of August 9, 1886, making her age thirty eight years, nine months and fourteen days. Her health had not been good for many months, but she bòre her suffering with such concealed patience and fortitude that no serious alarm was felt until a short time before her death. She entertained a very high regard for the 'Christian religion and was an earnest and faithful attendant of the Sunday School, and her presence in the Bible class will be much missed as she was one of the most regular and attentive members. Although not a member of any church she had more than once given unmistakable evidence of her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior, and had recently expressed her intention of presenting herself for membership, but was prevented from
doing so by her sickness. Her uniformly genial nature won for her a host of friends, to whose welfare her life was arduously devoted. Her gentle smile was always an index of the warmth
and welcome in her heart for them, and her hands seemingly never wearied in ministering to their comforts. As we look back we are impressed that
she must have realized the end was rapidly approaching, as her interests and energies increased as the time drew near. And only a short time before her death did she give up to medical treatment. And then, when apprised
that nothing could be done to restore health, her calm resignation and expression that she was not afraid to die gave evidence that she was prepared for the summons. In her death the entire
neighborhood sustains a loss which cannot be filled, but the influence of her life and example will still live in our midst; and herein is that scripture fulfilled — "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth : Yea,
saith the Spirit, that they rest from their labors, and their works do follow them." Another evidence of the place she had in the hearts of relatives and friends was the great number who
were constantly calling and anxiously enquiring as to her condition during her sickness. Yet God purposed to take her to Himself. Hence, anxious friends, gentle nursing, skillful medical aid—all were of no avail. The summons came, and was met with that calm peacefulness which had so characterized her whole life. She was counscious
to the last. Just before she died she called her brother, Lou, and after giving him sisterly advice, her last words were, " It is all for the best." A few minutes later, 10:20 P.M.,, she gently passed away as one going to sleep.
As I looked upon her peaceful face these words came to my mind :
"Asleep In Jesus, blessed sleeps From which none ever wakes to weep; A calm and undisturbed repose. Unbroken by the last of foes. "Asleep in Jesus, peaceful rest, "Whose waking is supremely blest; No fear, no woe, shall dim that hour That manifests the Savion's power."
She leaves her mother, one brother and four sisters to mourn her loss. Her father, one brother and two sisters preceded her to their final rest.
The remains were conveyed to Lick Creek Cemetery, followed by a large procession. The services were impressively conducted by Elder Wm. Rupert,of Kentucky, from I Thes.4:14.T.
Connersville Times August 18, 1886
Obituary.
Melinda Powell, sixth child of Zenus Powell, deceased, and Lydia Powell, was born at the old homestead, north of Harrisburg, Ind., October 26, 1847, where she has resided during her life,
which terminated on the evening of August 9, 1886, making her age thirty eight years, nine months and fourteen days. Her health had not been good for many months, but she bòre her suffering with such concealed patience and fortitude that no serious alarm was felt until a short time before her death. She entertained a very high regard for the 'Christian religion and was an earnest and faithful attendant of the Sunday School, and her presence in the Bible class will be much missed as she was one of the most regular and attentive members. Although not a member of any church she had more than once given unmistakable evidence of her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior, and had recently expressed her intention of presenting herself for membership, but was prevented from
doing so by her sickness. Her uniformly genial nature won for her a host of friends, to whose welfare her life was arduously devoted. Her gentle smile was always an index of the warmth
and welcome in her heart for them, and her hands seemingly never wearied in ministering to their comforts. As we look back we are impressed that
she must have realized the end was rapidly approaching, as her interests and energies increased as the time drew near. And only a short time before her death did she give up to medical treatment. And then, when apprised
that nothing could be done to restore health, her calm resignation and expression that she was not afraid to die gave evidence that she was prepared for the summons. In her death the entire
neighborhood sustains a loss which cannot be filled, but the influence of her life and example will still live in our midst; and herein is that scripture fulfilled — "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth : Yea,
saith the Spirit, that they rest from their labors, and their works do follow them." Another evidence of the place she had in the hearts of relatives and friends was the great number who
were constantly calling and anxiously enquiring as to her condition during her sickness. Yet God purposed to take her to Himself. Hence, anxious friends, gentle nursing, skillful medical aid—all were of no avail. The summons came, and was met with that calm peacefulness which had so characterized her whole life. She was counscious
to the last. Just before she died she called her brother, Lou, and after giving him sisterly advice, her last words were, " It is all for the best." A few minutes later, 10:20 P.M.,, she gently passed away as one going to sleep.
As I looked upon her peaceful face these words came to my mind :
"Asleep In Jesus, blessed sleeps From which none ever wakes to weep; A calm and undisturbed repose. Unbroken by the last of foes. "Asleep in Jesus, peaceful rest, "Whose waking is supremely blest; No fear, no woe, shall dim that hour That manifests the Savion's power."
She leaves her mother, one brother and four sisters to mourn her loss. Her father, one brother and two sisters preceded her to their final rest.
The remains were conveyed to Lick Creek Cemetery, followed by a large procession. The services were impressively conducted by Elder Wm. Rupert,of Kentucky, from I Thes.4:14.T.
Publication:
Connersville Times August 18, 1886
Obituary.
Melinda Powell, sixth child of Zenus Powell, deceased, and Lydia Powell, was born at the old homestead, north of Harrisburg, Ind., October 26, 1847, where she has resided during her life,
which terminated on the evening of August 9, 1886, making her age thirty eight years, nine months and fourteen days. Her health had not been good for many months, but she bòre her suffering with such concealed patience and fortitude that no serious alarm was felt until a short time before her death. She entertained a very high regard for the 'Christian religion and was an earnest and faithful attendant of the Sunday School, and her presence in the Bible class will be much missed as she was one of the most regular and attentive members. Although not a member of any church she had more than once given unmistakable evidence of her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior, and had recently expressed her intention of presenting herself for membership, but was prevented from
doing so by her sickness. Her uniformly genial nature won for her a host of friends, to whose welfare her life was arduously devoted. Her gentle smile was always an index of the warmth
and welcome in her heart for them, and her hands seemingly never wearied in ministering to their comforts. As we look back we are impressed that
she must have realized the end was rapidly approaching, as her interests and energies increased as the time drew near. And only a short time before her death did she give up to medical treatment. And then, when apprised
that nothing could be done to restore health, her calm resignation and expression that she was not afraid to die gave evidence that she was prepared for the summons. In her death the entire
neighborhood sustains a loss which cannot be filled, but the influence of her life and example will still live in our midst; and herein is that scripture fulfilled — "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth : Yea,
saith the Spirit, that they rest from their labors, and their works do follow them." Another evidence of the place she had in the hearts of relatives and friends was the great number who
were constantly calling and anxiously enquiring as to her condition during her sickness. Yet God purposed to take her to Himself. Hence, anxious friends, gentle nursing, skillful medical aid—all were of no avail. The summons came, and was met with that calm peacefulness which had so characterized her whole life. She was counscious
to the last. Just before she died she called her brother, Lou, and after giving him sisterly advice, her last words were, " It is all for the best." A few minutes later, 10:20 P.M.,, she gently passed away as one going to sleep.
As I looked upon her peaceful face these words came to my mind :
"Asleep In Jesus, blessed sleeps From which none ever wakes to weep; A calm and undisturbed repose. Unbroken by the last of foes. "Asleep in Jesus, peaceful rest, "Whose waking is supremely blest; No fear, no woe, shall dim that hour That manifests the Savion's power."
She leaves her mother, one brother and four sisters to mourn her loss. Her father, one brother and two sisters preceded her to their final rest.
The remains were conveyed to Lick Creek Cemetery, followed by a large procession. The services were impressively conducted by Elder Wm. Rupert,of Kentucky, from I Thes.4:14.T.
Connersville Times August 18, 1886
Obituary.
Melinda Powell, sixth child of Zenus Powell, deceased, and Lydia Powell, was born at the old homestead, north of Harrisburg, Ind., October 26, 1847, where she has resided during her life,
which terminated on the evening of August 9, 1886, making her age thirty eight years, nine months and fourteen days. Her health had not been good for many months, but she bòre her suffering with such concealed patience and fortitude that no serious alarm was felt until a short time before her death. She entertained a very high regard for the 'Christian religion and was an earnest and faithful attendant of the Sunday School, and her presence in the Bible class will be much missed as she was one of the most regular and attentive members. Although not a member of any church she had more than once given unmistakable evidence of her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior, and had recently expressed her intention of presenting herself for membership, but was prevented from
doing so by her sickness. Her uniformly genial nature won for her a host of friends, to whose welfare her life was arduously devoted. Her gentle smile was always an index of the warmth
and welcome in her heart for them, and her hands seemingly never wearied in ministering to their comforts. As we look back we are impressed that
she must have realized the end was rapidly approaching, as her interests and energies increased as the time drew near. And only a short time before her death did she give up to medical treatment. And then, when apprised
that nothing could be done to restore health, her calm resignation and expression that she was not afraid to die gave evidence that she was prepared for the summons. In her death the entire
neighborhood sustains a loss which cannot be filled, but the influence of her life and example will still live in our midst; and herein is that scripture fulfilled — "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth : Yea,
saith the Spirit, that they rest from their labors, and their works do follow them." Another evidence of the place she had in the hearts of relatives and friends was the great number who
were constantly calling and anxiously enquiring as to her condition during her sickness. Yet God purposed to take her to Himself. Hence, anxious friends, gentle nursing, skillful medical aid—all were of no avail. The summons came, and was met with that calm peacefulness which had so characterized her whole life. She was counscious
to the last. Just before she died she called her brother, Lou, and after giving him sisterly advice, her last words were, " It is all for the best." A few minutes later, 10:20 P.M.,, she gently passed away as one going to sleep.
As I looked upon her peaceful face these words came to my mind :
"Asleep In Jesus, blessed sleeps From which none ever wakes to weep; A calm and undisturbed repose. Unbroken by the last of foes. "Asleep in Jesus, peaceful rest, "Whose waking is supremely blest; No fear, no woe, shall dim that hour That manifests the Savion's power."
She leaves her mother, one brother and four sisters to mourn her loss. Her father, one brother and two sisters preceded her to their final rest.
The remains were conveyed to Lick Creek Cemetery, followed by a large procession. The services were impressively conducted by Elder Wm. Rupert,of Kentucky, from I Thes.4:14.T.
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