Lily Fields Albee, 1877-1901

ALBEE, FIELDS

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Date: 1/11/2012 at 15:48:42

Lily Grace, only daughter of James and Sabel Fields and wife of Fred W. Albee, died at the home of her parents near Dolliver, Wednesday, June 19, 1901. She was taken [ ] June 17 in anticipation of motherhood. Skill and nursing proved unavailing, for after forty-eight hours of suffering almost without warning, she was not, for God had taken her.

The deceased was born in Greene county, Indiana, Jan. 22, 1877. She removed with her parents to Audubon county, Iowa, in 1886, where she became the wife of Fred. W. Albee, June 27, 1897. Both families came to Emmet county in 1898 and are highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends. Mrs. Albee leaves a husband, one brother and her parents, to all of whom she was most tenderly attached.

She experienced religion in 1895 and shortly thereafter united with the Presbyterian church. Especially of late her trust in her Savior had been evident and exemplary. The funeral services were held from the home in Iowa Lake township, Thursday, June 20, conducted by Rev. R.A. Harwood of Dolliver. The services were very largely attended. Touching tributes of sympathy and affection were numerous, while an experience of heartbreaking sorrow was chastened by the triumph of Christian faith and resignation. The interment was in the Armstrong cemetery.

Source: The Weekly Northen Vindicator, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa; July 4, 1901.