OBITUARY
Nancy A. Cape, daughter of John C. Cape was born in Reynolds County, Missouri on February 6, 1832 and departed this life on the old farm 5 miles south of Salem, Missouri December 23, 1920 , age 88 years 10 months and 17 days. Out of a family of 9 children she was the last to go. On February 5, 1857 she became the wife of James M. Stephens who preceded her in death January 1, 1920.
To this union nine children were born. Two of them Laura & Ella died in infancy. She was converted to Christ early in life and united with the Baptist church. For a great number of years her membership had been with the Pheasant Valley church of Doss, Missouri. And at the time of her death she was the oldest member of the congregation. Her going away marks the taking away of one the oldest citizens of Dent Count. Having lived here for more than fifth years.
“ Aunt Nancy “ was well known and those who knew her best loved her most. She was a good neighbor, a friend to all, ever ready to minister to those in sickness or need. With sweet word of encouragement she aided many bearing the burdens of life. She was a true mother in every sense of the word. Her untiring devotion to aged companion and children was beautiful to see. Many times in her last days she expressed her anxiety for the salvation of her boys.
As old age crepe on gradually declined in health and for several months has been confined to her bed. Her children showed her great patience and beautiful love in watching over and giving her every care possible, but the time had come when God said, “ It is enough “ and she could truthfully speak the text from which her funeral was conducted, “ I have fought a good fight I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. “ 2 Timothy 4:7 and she passed into the great beyond to be reunited with her loved ones.
Those left behind to mourn their loss are 5 sons and 2 daughters. Riley M. and James A. of Seattle, Washington, Jerome P. of Sinkin, Albert R., John M., Mrs. Robert Gaines and Mrs. Burt Morton of Salem.
In the New Hope Presbyterian church in the presence of a large audience, December 24 at 2 PM the funeral service was conducted by the Rev. E. F. Maness assisted by the Rev. D. R. Davis and all that was mortal of “ Aunt Nancy “ was lovingly placed in the tomb beside her husband and may God see fit to bless and comfort her children in this sad hour and may their family circle be unbroken in Heaven.
Card of Thanks
We wish to extend our heart felt thanks to all our friends and relatives who so generously rendered us aid and comfort during the long illness and death of our dear mother, Nancy A. Stephens. Our neighbors and friends could not have been more attentive to us in our time of need or more sympathetic to us in our great loss. May God bless you all abundantly.
The Bereaved family
Contributor: Lawrence Lough (47333424) •
Nancy A. Cape, daughter of John C. Cape was born in Reynolds County, Missouri on February 6, 1832 and departed this life on the old farm 5 miles south of Salem, Missouri December 23, 1920 , age 88 years 10 months and 17 days. Out of a family of 9 children she was the last to go. On February 5, 1857 she became the wife of James M. Stephens who preceded her in death January 1, 1920.
To this union nine children were born. Two of them Laura & Ella died in infancy. She was converted to Christ early in life and united with the Baptist church. For a great number of years her membership had been with the Pheasant Valley church of Doss, Missouri. And at the time of her death she was the oldest member of the congregation. Her going away marks the taking away of one the oldest citizens of Dent Count. Having lived here for more than fifth years.
“ Aunt Nancy “ was well known and those who knew her best loved her most. She was a good neighbor, a friend to all, ever ready to minister to those in sickness or need. With sweet word of encouragement she aided many bearing the burdens of life. She was a true mother in every sense of the word. Her untiring devotion to aged companion and children was beautiful to see. Many times in her last days she expressed her anxiety for the salvation of her boys.
As old age crepe on gradually declined in health and for several months has been confined to her bed. Her children showed her great patience and beautiful love in watching over and giving her every care possible, but the time had come when God said, “ It is enough “ and she could truthfully speak the text from which her funeral was conducted, “ I have fought a good fight I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. “ 2 Timothy 4:7 and she passed into the great beyond to be reunited with her loved ones.
Those left behind to mourn their loss are 5 sons and 2 daughters. Riley M. and James A. of Seattle, Washington, Jerome P. of Sinkin, Albert R., John M., Mrs. Robert Gaines and Mrs. Burt Morton of Salem.
In the New Hope Presbyterian church in the presence of a large audience, December 24 at 2 PM the funeral service was conducted by the Rev. E. F. Maness assisted by the Rev. D. R. Davis and all that was mortal of “ Aunt Nancy “ was lovingly placed in the tomb beside her husband and may God see fit to bless and comfort her children in this sad hour and may their family circle be unbroken in Heaven.
Card of Thanks
We wish to extend our heart felt thanks to all our friends and relatives who so generously rendered us aid and comfort during the long illness and death of our dear mother, Nancy A. Stephens. Our neighbors and friends could not have been more attentive to us in our time of need or more sympathetic to us in our great loss. May God bless you all abundantly.
The Bereaved family
Contributor: Lawrence Lough (47333424) •
OBITUARY
Nancy A. Cape, daughter of John C. Cape was born in Reynolds County, Missouri on February 6, 1832 and departed this life on the old farm 5 miles south of Salem, Missouri December 23, 1920 , age 88 years 10 months and 17 days. Out of a family of 9 children she was the last to go. On February 5, 1857 she became the wife of James M. Stephens who preceded her in death January 1, 1920.
To this union nine children were born. Two of them Laura & Ella died in infancy. She was converted to Christ early in life and united with the Baptist church. For a great number of years her membership had been with the Pheasant Valley church of Doss, Missouri. And at the time of her death she was the oldest member of the congregation. Her going away marks the taking away of one the oldest citizens of Dent Count. Having lived here for more than fifth years.
“ Aunt Nancy “ was well known and those who knew her best loved her most. She was a good neighbor, a friend to all, ever ready to minister to those in sickness or need. With sweet word of encouragement she aided many bearing the burdens of life. She was a true mother in every sense of the word. Her untiring devotion to aged companion and children was beautiful to see. Many times in her last days she expressed her anxiety for the salvation of her boys.
As old age crepe on gradually declined in health and for several months has been confined to her bed. Her children showed her great patience and beautiful love in watching over and giving her every care possible, but the time had come when God said, “ It is enough “ and she could truthfully speak the text from which her funeral was conducted, “ I have fought a good fight I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. “ 2 Timothy 4:7 and she passed into the great beyond to be reunited with her loved ones.
Those left behind to mourn their loss are 5 sons and 2 daughters. Riley M. and James A. of Seattle, Washington, Jerome P. of Sinkin, Albert R., John M., Mrs. Robert Gaines and Mrs. Burt Morton of Salem.
In the New Hope Presbyterian church in the presence of a large audience, December 24 at 2 PM the funeral service was conducted by the Rev. E. F. Maness assisted by the Rev. D. R. Davis and all that was mortal of “ Aunt Nancy “ was lovingly placed in the tomb beside her husband and may God see fit to bless and comfort her children in this sad hour and may their family circle be unbroken in Heaven.
Card of Thanks
We wish to extend our heart felt thanks to all our friends and relatives who so generously rendered us aid and comfort during the long illness and death of our dear mother, Nancy A. Stephens. Our neighbors and friends could not have been more attentive to us in our time of need or more sympathetic to us in our great loss. May God bless you all abundantly.
The Bereaved family
Contributor: Lawrence Lough (47333424) •
Nancy A. Cape, daughter of John C. Cape was born in Reynolds County, Missouri on February 6, 1832 and departed this life on the old farm 5 miles south of Salem, Missouri December 23, 1920 , age 88 years 10 months and 17 days. Out of a family of 9 children she was the last to go. On February 5, 1857 she became the wife of James M. Stephens who preceded her in death January 1, 1920.
To this union nine children were born. Two of them Laura & Ella died in infancy. She was converted to Christ early in life and united with the Baptist church. For a great number of years her membership had been with the Pheasant Valley church of Doss, Missouri. And at the time of her death she was the oldest member of the congregation. Her going away marks the taking away of one the oldest citizens of Dent Count. Having lived here for more than fifth years.
“ Aunt Nancy “ was well known and those who knew her best loved her most. She was a good neighbor, a friend to all, ever ready to minister to those in sickness or need. With sweet word of encouragement she aided many bearing the burdens of life. She was a true mother in every sense of the word. Her untiring devotion to aged companion and children was beautiful to see. Many times in her last days she expressed her anxiety for the salvation of her boys.
As old age crepe on gradually declined in health and for several months has been confined to her bed. Her children showed her great patience and beautiful love in watching over and giving her every care possible, but the time had come when God said, “ It is enough “ and she could truthfully speak the text from which her funeral was conducted, “ I have fought a good fight I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. “ 2 Timothy 4:7 and she passed into the great beyond to be reunited with her loved ones.
Those left behind to mourn their loss are 5 sons and 2 daughters. Riley M. and James A. of Seattle, Washington, Jerome P. of Sinkin, Albert R., John M., Mrs. Robert Gaines and Mrs. Burt Morton of Salem.
In the New Hope Presbyterian church in the presence of a large audience, December 24 at 2 PM the funeral service was conducted by the Rev. E. F. Maness assisted by the Rev. D. R. Davis and all that was mortal of “ Aunt Nancy “ was lovingly placed in the tomb beside her husband and may God see fit to bless and comfort her children in this sad hour and may their family circle be unbroken in Heaven.
Card of Thanks
We wish to extend our heart felt thanks to all our friends and relatives who so generously rendered us aid and comfort during the long illness and death of our dear mother, Nancy A. Stephens. Our neighbors and friends could not have been more attentive to us in our time of need or more sympathetic to us in our great loss. May God bless you all abundantly.
The Bereaved family
Contributor: Lawrence Lough (47333424) •
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