Mary Smith, daughter of Samuel M. and Harriet Carr Magee was born in Putnam County, Missouri on February 13, 1875, and departed this life on the 26th day of February 1961 at (unreadable) Hospital and Nursing Home in Kirksville, Missouri, being at the time of her demise 86 years and 13 days of age.
In June 1896 she was united in marriage to Charles G. Smith, who was hen in business in Unionville. To this union were born, a son named Keith, who died at the age of ten, and a daughter, Marvel, who resides with her husband, Carl Rose, in Kirksville. Mr. Smith died on December 23, 1950.
Also preceding Mrs. Smith in death were three brothers, Oliver P., Charles and Grover Magee, and two sisters, Mrs. Stella Fowler and Mrs. Bertha Lane, and the parents of the deceased.
Mrs. Smith resided in Unionville until about nine years ago when she went to Kirksville to be near her daughter and the latter's husband and to enter a nursing home. Since that time she had been almost continuously bedfast.
The deceased has been a school teacher in her early years and had attended the Kirksville Normal School, now known as the Kirksville State Teachers College. When the Putnam County Library was first established, she served some years as Librarian. She was a member of the local Christian Church and had always been active in civic affairs.
Daughter of a pioneer family in Putnam County, the deceased had inherited many of the sterling qualities of the pioneer. She was a woman of substance who never lacked for work, who never side tracked or soft-pedaled her inner beliefs. There may have been times when some thought she was too outspoken, but she said what she believed and she believed what she said. Her opinions on most any subject were definite. Somehow she never was able to cultivate - and probably never tried - the quality of passive agreement. She conceived it to her right, even her duty, to state her honest opinions. She never subscribed to sham or hypocrisy. She thought that one should be outwardly what on is inwardly.
Perhaps the outstanding characteristic of the deceased was her wholesome friendly manner. It is doubtful that any woman in the county was known personally by more people. The degree of her popularity was evidenced by the fact that young and old dressed her by her first name. She loved that because she knew it was a term of endearment, though it came from the lips of a child. She thought that a laugh were better than a sigh. She enjoyed the company of others and was rated as superb in the telling of jokes.
Her keenness of mind stayed with her almost to the end. When she could scarcely talk, she understood what was said and enjoyed the presence of her many friends.
Mary Smith lived a full life, and though she has entered that transition called Death, she will live long in the memory of those who knew and respected her sterling qualities.
The funeral was conducted ny the Comstock Funeral Home with Ronald Henwood as the officiating minister. The body was tenderly laid to rest in the Unionville Cemetery.
Card Of Thanks
The kindness extended to us by neighbors and friends during our trying hour will ever be remembered. They were all appreciated so much. - Marvel and Carl Rose
(The Unionville Republican And Putnam County Journal - Unionville, Missouri - Wednesday, March 1st, 1961 - Page 5)
In June 1896 she was united in marriage to Charles G. Smith, who was hen in business in Unionville. To this union were born, a son named Keith, who died at the age of ten, and a daughter, Marvel, who resides with her husband, Carl Rose, in Kirksville. Mr. Smith died on December 23, 1950.
Also preceding Mrs. Smith in death were three brothers, Oliver P., Charles and Grover Magee, and two sisters, Mrs. Stella Fowler and Mrs. Bertha Lane, and the parents of the deceased.
Mrs. Smith resided in Unionville until about nine years ago when she went to Kirksville to be near her daughter and the latter's husband and to enter a nursing home. Since that time she had been almost continuously bedfast.
The deceased has been a school teacher in her early years and had attended the Kirksville Normal School, now known as the Kirksville State Teachers College. When the Putnam County Library was first established, she served some years as Librarian. She was a member of the local Christian Church and had always been active in civic affairs.
Daughter of a pioneer family in Putnam County, the deceased had inherited many of the sterling qualities of the pioneer. She was a woman of substance who never lacked for work, who never side tracked or soft-pedaled her inner beliefs. There may have been times when some thought she was too outspoken, but she said what she believed and she believed what she said. Her opinions on most any subject were definite. Somehow she never was able to cultivate - and probably never tried - the quality of passive agreement. She conceived it to her right, even her duty, to state her honest opinions. She never subscribed to sham or hypocrisy. She thought that one should be outwardly what on is inwardly.
Perhaps the outstanding characteristic of the deceased was her wholesome friendly manner. It is doubtful that any woman in the county was known personally by more people. The degree of her popularity was evidenced by the fact that young and old dressed her by her first name. She loved that because she knew it was a term of endearment, though it came from the lips of a child. She thought that a laugh were better than a sigh. She enjoyed the company of others and was rated as superb in the telling of jokes.
Her keenness of mind stayed with her almost to the end. When she could scarcely talk, she understood what was said and enjoyed the presence of her many friends.
Mary Smith lived a full life, and though she has entered that transition called Death, she will live long in the memory of those who knew and respected her sterling qualities.
The funeral was conducted ny the Comstock Funeral Home with Ronald Henwood as the officiating minister. The body was tenderly laid to rest in the Unionville Cemetery.
Card Of Thanks
The kindness extended to us by neighbors and friends during our trying hour will ever be remembered. They were all appreciated so much. - Marvel and Carl Rose
(The Unionville Republican And Putnam County Journal - Unionville, Missouri - Wednesday, March 1st, 1961 - Page 5)
Mary Smith, daughter of Samuel M. and Harriet Carr Magee was born in Putnam County, Missouri on February 13, 1875, and departed this life on the 26th day of February 1961 at (unreadable) Hospital and Nursing Home in Kirksville, Missouri, being at the time of her demise 86 years and 13 days of age.
In June 1896 she was united in marriage to Charles G. Smith, who was hen in business in Unionville. To this union were born, a son named Keith, who died at the age of ten, and a daughter, Marvel, who resides with her husband, Carl Rose, in Kirksville. Mr. Smith died on December 23, 1950.
Also preceding Mrs. Smith in death were three brothers, Oliver P., Charles and Grover Magee, and two sisters, Mrs. Stella Fowler and Mrs. Bertha Lane, and the parents of the deceased.
Mrs. Smith resided in Unionville until about nine years ago when she went to Kirksville to be near her daughter and the latter's husband and to enter a nursing home. Since that time she had been almost continuously bedfast.
The deceased has been a school teacher in her early years and had attended the Kirksville Normal School, now known as the Kirksville State Teachers College. When the Putnam County Library was first established, she served some years as Librarian. She was a member of the local Christian Church and had always been active in civic affairs.
Daughter of a pioneer family in Putnam County, the deceased had inherited many of the sterling qualities of the pioneer. She was a woman of substance who never lacked for work, who never side tracked or soft-pedaled her inner beliefs. There may have been times when some thought she was too outspoken, but she said what she believed and she believed what she said. Her opinions on most any subject were definite. Somehow she never was able to cultivate - and probably never tried - the quality of passive agreement. She conceived it to her right, even her duty, to state her honest opinions. She never subscribed to sham or hypocrisy. She thought that one should be outwardly what on is inwardly.
Perhaps the outstanding characteristic of the deceased was her wholesome friendly manner. It is doubtful that any woman in the county was known personally by more people. The degree of her popularity was evidenced by the fact that young and old dressed her by her first name. She loved that because she knew it was a term of endearment, though it came from the lips of a child. She thought that a laugh were better than a sigh. She enjoyed the company of others and was rated as superb in the telling of jokes.
Her keenness of mind stayed with her almost to the end. When she could scarcely talk, she understood what was said and enjoyed the presence of her many friends.
Mary Smith lived a full life, and though she has entered that transition called Death, she will live long in the memory of those who knew and respected her sterling qualities.
The funeral was conducted ny the Comstock Funeral Home with Ronald Henwood as the officiating minister. The body was tenderly laid to rest in the Unionville Cemetery.
Card Of Thanks
The kindness extended to us by neighbors and friends during our trying hour will ever be remembered. They were all appreciated so much. - Marvel and Carl Rose
(The Unionville Republican And Putnam County Journal - Unionville, Missouri - Wednesday, March 1st, 1961 - Page 5)
In June 1896 she was united in marriage to Charles G. Smith, who was hen in business in Unionville. To this union were born, a son named Keith, who died at the age of ten, and a daughter, Marvel, who resides with her husband, Carl Rose, in Kirksville. Mr. Smith died on December 23, 1950.
Also preceding Mrs. Smith in death were three brothers, Oliver P., Charles and Grover Magee, and two sisters, Mrs. Stella Fowler and Mrs. Bertha Lane, and the parents of the deceased.
Mrs. Smith resided in Unionville until about nine years ago when she went to Kirksville to be near her daughter and the latter's husband and to enter a nursing home. Since that time she had been almost continuously bedfast.
The deceased has been a school teacher in her early years and had attended the Kirksville Normal School, now known as the Kirksville State Teachers College. When the Putnam County Library was first established, she served some years as Librarian. She was a member of the local Christian Church and had always been active in civic affairs.
Daughter of a pioneer family in Putnam County, the deceased had inherited many of the sterling qualities of the pioneer. She was a woman of substance who never lacked for work, who never side tracked or soft-pedaled her inner beliefs. There may have been times when some thought she was too outspoken, but she said what she believed and she believed what she said. Her opinions on most any subject were definite. Somehow she never was able to cultivate - and probably never tried - the quality of passive agreement. She conceived it to her right, even her duty, to state her honest opinions. She never subscribed to sham or hypocrisy. She thought that one should be outwardly what on is inwardly.
Perhaps the outstanding characteristic of the deceased was her wholesome friendly manner. It is doubtful that any woman in the county was known personally by more people. The degree of her popularity was evidenced by the fact that young and old dressed her by her first name. She loved that because she knew it was a term of endearment, though it came from the lips of a child. She thought that a laugh were better than a sigh. She enjoyed the company of others and was rated as superb in the telling of jokes.
Her keenness of mind stayed with her almost to the end. When she could scarcely talk, she understood what was said and enjoyed the presence of her many friends.
Mary Smith lived a full life, and though she has entered that transition called Death, she will live long in the memory of those who knew and respected her sterling qualities.
The funeral was conducted ny the Comstock Funeral Home with Ronald Henwood as the officiating minister. The body was tenderly laid to rest in the Unionville Cemetery.
Card Of Thanks
The kindness extended to us by neighbors and friends during our trying hour will ever be remembered. They were all appreciated so much. - Marvel and Carl Rose
(The Unionville Republican And Putnam County Journal - Unionville, Missouri - Wednesday, March 1st, 1961 - Page 5)
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