She died at the home of her daughter, Lydia Berkey, in Harper, Kan., April 30, 1919; aged 74 y. 11 m. 16 d. She leaves an aged husband, 2 sons, six daughters, 29 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 1 brother, and 3 sisters. Her children were all present at the funeral.
She spent much of her life in caring for the sick and trying to relieve the sufferings of those who needed her help and sympathy. She had a great desire to leave this world and be at rest. Funeral May 2, at the Pleasant Valley Church, conducted by R. M. Weaver, (Text Rev. 14:13) and by J. T. Hamilton from Rom, 8:1. Buried in the nearby graveyard.
"Let your hands be folded, Mother;
Of toil they've done their share;
While our lives were young and tender,
How you watched with loving care!
We thank God for such a mother,
And the prayers for us you've prayed.
Great and blessed we shall call you;
May your precepts be obeyed."
She died at the home of her daughter, Lydia Berkey, in Harper, Kan., April 30, 1919; aged 74 y. 11 m. 16 d. She leaves an aged husband, 2 sons, six daughters, 29 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 1 brother, and 3 sisters. Her children were all present at the funeral.
She spent much of her life in caring for the sick and trying to relieve the sufferings of those who needed her help and sympathy. She had a great desire to leave this world and be at rest. Funeral May 2, at the Pleasant Valley Church, conducted by R. M. Weaver, (Text Rev. 14:13) and by J. T. Hamilton from Rom, 8:1. Buried in the nearby graveyard.
"Let your hands be folded, Mother;
Of toil they've done their share;
While our lives were young and tender,
How you watched with loving care!
We thank God for such a mother,
And the prayers for us you've prayed.
Great and blessed we shall call you;
May your precepts be obeyed."
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