Lived Together 60 Years Sleep in the Same Grave
Last Thursday morning Mrs. Zimrude E. Fewell was found dead in bed in her home on the north edge of Honey Grove.
On the evening before her husband, who was old, weak and blind, was attacked by apoplexy, and fell unconscious in his room. The shock caused by her husband's illness was such a great strain upon Mrs. Fewell, in her weakened condition, that with the coming of morning life's silver cord was snapped, and those who went to arouse her found her cold in death's embrace.
Mr. Fewell never regained consciousness after the attack of apoplexy, and his death was hourly expected after he was stricken. Knowing he could live but a short time, and having heard him express the wish many times that he and his companion might be buried together, the body of Mrs. Fewell was held. Sunday night the summons from the shadows came to Mr. Fewell and he too entered into rest.
The double visit to one home by the death angel removes from us a pioneer couple and lays the destroying hand upon a home that has long been with us.
H. C. Fewell was born in Henry County, Mo., January 28th, 1847, and was in his 82nd year when life's golden bowl was broken.
He came to Texas in 1861, residing for a time in Dallas County, later living in Collin and Lamar counties, settling in Fannin County in 1871.
Mr. Fewell was a very quiet man, but took a deep interest in the development of his country, and was a just man, of unbending integrity and a high sense of honor. While yet a boy back in Missouri he was converted and joined the Baptist church.
Zimrude E. Kuykendall, daughter of the late Jesse Kuykendall, was born in Victoria County, Texas, August 17, 1852, moving with her father to Fannin county in 1866.
She was converted about forty years ago and became a member of the Baptist church at Allen's Point.
She was married to H. C. Fewell October 7, 1868.
The couple resided on their farm north of town until a few years ago, when they moved to Honey Grove.
Of this union a daughter and a son were born. The daughter died many years ago; the son, Byron Fewell, survives.
Mrs. Fewell was a sweet, Christian woman refined and lovable, and her long life was thickly set with golden deeds.
Monday the double funeral was held at the Baptist church, with the pastor, Rev. S. R. Smith in charge, and a very large crowd in attendance. Following the service the remains were borne to Oakwood, where in a single grave husband and wife were laid to rest.
So far as we know this is the first burial of husband and wife in a single grave in Honey Grove.
Peace to the ashes of the old pioneers, and may the Lord be gracious to the sorely bereaved.
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A tribute and another photo is at page 412 of Fannin County Folks and Facts.
Contributor: Malinda Allison (48225270) • [email protected]
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Last Thursday morning Mrs. Zimrude E. Fewell was found dead in bed in her home on the north edge of Honey Grove.
On the evening before her husband, who was old, weak and blind, was attacked by apoplexy, and fell unconscious in his room. The shock caused by her husband's illness was such a great strain upon Mrs. Fewell, in her weakened condition, that with the coming of morning life's silver cord was snapped, and those who went to arouse her found her cold in death's embrace.
Mr. Fewell never regained consciousness after the attack of apoplexy, and his death was hourly expected after he was stricken. Knowing he could live but a short time, and having heard him express the wish many times that he and his companion might be buried together, the body of Mrs. Fewell was held. Sunday night the summons from the shadows came to Mr. Fewell and he too entered into rest.
The double visit to one home by the death angel removes from us a pioneer couple and lays the destroying hand upon a home that has long been with us.
H. C. Fewell was born in Henry County, Mo., January 28th, 1847, and was in his 82nd year when life's golden bowl was broken.
He came to Texas in 1861, residing for a time in Dallas County, later living in Collin and Lamar counties, settling in Fannin County in 1871.
Mr. Fewell was a very quiet man, but took a deep interest in the development of his country, and was a just man, of unbending integrity and a high sense of honor. While yet a boy back in Missouri he was converted and joined the Baptist church.
Zimrude E. Kuykendall, daughter of the late Jesse Kuykendall, was born in Victoria County, Texas, August 17, 1852, moving with her father to Fannin county in 1866.
She was converted about forty years ago and became a member of the Baptist church at Allen's Point.
She was married to H. C. Fewell October 7, 1868.
The couple resided on their farm north of town until a few years ago, when they moved to Honey Grove.
Of this union a daughter and a son were born. The daughter died many years ago; the son, Byron Fewell, survives.
Mrs. Fewell was a sweet, Christian woman refined and lovable, and her long life was thickly set with golden deeds.
Monday the double funeral was held at the Baptist church, with the pastor, Rev. S. R. Smith in charge, and a very large crowd in attendance. Following the service the remains were borne to Oakwood, where in a single grave husband and wife were laid to rest.
So far as we know this is the first burial of husband and wife in a single grave in Honey Grove.
Peace to the ashes of the old pioneers, and may the Lord be gracious to the sorely bereaved.
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A tribute and another photo is at page 412 of Fannin County Folks and Facts.
Contributor: Malinda Allison (48225270) • [email protected]
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Lived Together 60 Years Sleep in the Same Grave
Last Thursday morning Mrs. Zimrude E. Fewell was found dead in bed in her home on the north edge of Honey Grove.
On the evening before her husband, who was old, weak and blind, was attacked by apoplexy, and fell unconscious in his room. The shock caused by her husband's illness was such a great strain upon Mrs. Fewell, in her weakened condition, that with the coming of morning life's silver cord was snapped, and those who went to arouse her found her cold in death's embrace.
Mr. Fewell never regained consciousness after the attack of apoplexy, and his death was hourly expected after he was stricken. Knowing he could live but a short time, and having heard him express the wish many times that he and his companion might be buried together, the body of Mrs. Fewell was held. Sunday night the summons from the shadows came to Mr. Fewell and he too entered into rest.
The double visit to one home by the death angel removes from us a pioneer couple and lays the destroying hand upon a home that has long been with us.
H. C. Fewell was born in Henry County, Mo., January 28th, 1847, and was in his 82nd year when life's golden bowl was broken.
He came to Texas in 1861, residing for a time in Dallas County, later living in Collin and Lamar counties, settling in Fannin County in 1871.
Mr. Fewell was a very quiet man, but took a deep interest in the development of his country, and was a just man, of unbending integrity and a high sense of honor. While yet a boy back in Missouri he was converted and joined the Baptist church.
Zimrude E. Kuykendall, daughter of the late Jesse Kuykendall, was born in Victoria County, Texas, August 17, 1852, moving with her father to Fannin county in 1866.
She was converted about forty years ago and became a member of the Baptist church at Allen's Point.
She was married to H. C. Fewell October 7, 1868.
The couple resided on their farm north of town until a few years ago, when they moved to Honey Grove.
Of this union a daughter and a son were born. The daughter died many years ago; the son, Byron Fewell, survives.
Mrs. Fewell was a sweet, Christian woman refined and lovable, and her long life was thickly set with golden deeds.
Monday the double funeral was held at the Baptist church, with the pastor, Rev. S. R. Smith in charge, and a very large crowd in attendance. Following the service the remains were borne to Oakwood, where in a single grave husband and wife were laid to rest.
So far as we know this is the first burial of husband and wife in a single grave in Honey Grove.
Peace to the ashes of the old pioneers, and may the Lord be gracious to the sorely bereaved.
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A tribute and another photo is at page 412 of Fannin County Folks and Facts.
Contributor: Malinda Allison (48225270) • [email protected]
.
Last Thursday morning Mrs. Zimrude E. Fewell was found dead in bed in her home on the north edge of Honey Grove.
On the evening before her husband, who was old, weak and blind, was attacked by apoplexy, and fell unconscious in his room. The shock caused by her husband's illness was such a great strain upon Mrs. Fewell, in her weakened condition, that with the coming of morning life's silver cord was snapped, and those who went to arouse her found her cold in death's embrace.
Mr. Fewell never regained consciousness after the attack of apoplexy, and his death was hourly expected after he was stricken. Knowing he could live but a short time, and having heard him express the wish many times that he and his companion might be buried together, the body of Mrs. Fewell was held. Sunday night the summons from the shadows came to Mr. Fewell and he too entered into rest.
The double visit to one home by the death angel removes from us a pioneer couple and lays the destroying hand upon a home that has long been with us.
H. C. Fewell was born in Henry County, Mo., January 28th, 1847, and was in his 82nd year when life's golden bowl was broken.
He came to Texas in 1861, residing for a time in Dallas County, later living in Collin and Lamar counties, settling in Fannin County in 1871.
Mr. Fewell was a very quiet man, but took a deep interest in the development of his country, and was a just man, of unbending integrity and a high sense of honor. While yet a boy back in Missouri he was converted and joined the Baptist church.
Zimrude E. Kuykendall, daughter of the late Jesse Kuykendall, was born in Victoria County, Texas, August 17, 1852, moving with her father to Fannin county in 1866.
She was converted about forty years ago and became a member of the Baptist church at Allen's Point.
She was married to H. C. Fewell October 7, 1868.
The couple resided on their farm north of town until a few years ago, when they moved to Honey Grove.
Of this union a daughter and a son were born. The daughter died many years ago; the son, Byron Fewell, survives.
Mrs. Fewell was a sweet, Christian woman refined and lovable, and her long life was thickly set with golden deeds.
Monday the double funeral was held at the Baptist church, with the pastor, Rev. S. R. Smith in charge, and a very large crowd in attendance. Following the service the remains were borne to Oakwood, where in a single grave husband and wife were laid to rest.
So far as we know this is the first burial of husband and wife in a single grave in Honey Grove.
Peace to the ashes of the old pioneers, and may the Lord be gracious to the sorely bereaved.
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A tribute and another photo is at page 412 of Fannin County Folks and Facts.
Contributor: Malinda Allison (48225270) • [email protected]
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