SMARTT, Essie Catherine PYLES - On February 17th, 1831 at the little town of Abbeville, South Carolina, an infant daughter made her advent into the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Pyles and was christened Essie Catherine. Her parents, being among the most influential in the community, gave her every advantage possible so that as the years went by the unfolding petals of a turn Christian character developed and gave forth its influence to the world which will bloom more abundantly in eternity. In girlhood she gave her heart to God and ever after to the close of life was a turn Christian. She was the eldest member of the Bentonville Presbyterian Church and when she was able to do so was regular in attendance upon its services. In 1848 she was happily married to Dr. John Smartt, who preceded her to the grave some twenty-five years, leaving her to brave life's battles alone. But she faltered not along life's way and trusting in Him who had promised strength and grace for every day until the 27th day of January 1924 when her spirit flew to realms beyond - and her loved ones said "she is gone." She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Sue A. Terry and Mrs. W.A. Burks, of this place and two sons, L.P. Smartt of Vinita, Okla. and A.P. Smartt of El Paso, Texas. Some of these have "silver threads among the gold," reminding them that they, too, are nearing life's sunset. She also leaves eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. More than half a century of her busy and useful life has been spent in Bentonville. Her battles have been fought and a faithful services rendered to the community. To her the struggles and burden bearing of earth are ended and we trust that like one who awakes from a troubled dream, she has awakened to see life's endless morning break and know herself at home with the blest. And so, with bated breath and hearts bereft we bow above the bier and in benedictions soft and low, breathe that sad, sweet name, "Mother!" W.A. Burks. [Benton County Record - Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas - February 1, 1924]
SMARTT, Essie Catherine PYLES - On February 17th, 1831 at the little town of Abbeville, South Carolina, an infant daughter made her advent into the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Pyles and was christened Essie Catherine. Her parents, being among the most influential in the community, gave her every advantage possible so that as the years went by the unfolding petals of a turn Christian character developed and gave forth its influence to the world which will bloom more abundantly in eternity. In girlhood she gave her heart to God and ever after to the close of life was a turn Christian. She was the eldest member of the Bentonville Presbyterian Church and when she was able to do so was regular in attendance upon its services. In 1848 she was happily married to Dr. John Smartt, who preceded her to the grave some twenty-five years, leaving her to brave life's battles alone. But she faltered not along life's way and trusting in Him who had promised strength and grace for every day until the 27th day of January 1924 when her spirit flew to realms beyond - and her loved ones said "she is gone." She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Sue A. Terry and Mrs. W.A. Burks, of this place and two sons, L.P. Smartt of Vinita, Okla. and A.P. Smartt of El Paso, Texas. Some of these have "silver threads among the gold," reminding them that they, too, are nearing life's sunset. She also leaves eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. More than half a century of her busy and useful life has been spent in Bentonville. Her battles have been fought and a faithful services rendered to the community. To her the struggles and burden bearing of earth are ended and we trust that like one who awakes from a troubled dream, she has awakened to see life's endless morning break and know herself at home with the blest. And so, with bated breath and hearts bereft we bow above the bier and in benedictions soft and low, breathe that sad, sweet name, "Mother!" W.A. Burks. [Benton County Record - Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas - February 1, 1924]
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