Kennedy, Mary J. (Veach) Hitchler 1855-1885

KENNEDY, VEACH, HITCHLER

Posted By: Barbara Hug (email)
Date: 5/2/2005 at 14:15:22

Mary Jane Veach Kennedy

Mary J. Kennedy, daughter of Samuel and Maria J. Veach died at the home of her parents, Saturday, September 12, 1885, aged 29 years, 11 months, 21 days.

The deceased was united in marriage to John C. Hitchler in May 1875, who died in February following year. Some later, a little daughter was born, who is now left without father or mother. On September 21, 1879, she was united in marriage with Simeon Kennedy, her now bereft companion. From this union two more little daughters are left, who will never be able to comprehend their loss.

Mrs. Kennedy's life was passed in the community where she was born, known and loved by a large circle of personal friends. In conversation during the last week of her life she expressed complete resignation to the will of the Lord in her removal. She was converted during the past winter, and since then, as she stated, had been ready and willing to go anytime the Lord should call. When asked a short time before her death if she was ready, she answered "Yes, oh, yes!"

The language of her soul was: "Though I walk with me." Truly it may be said of our dear sister: "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." The funeral services were conducted at the Baptist Church Sunday at 2: p.m. by Rev. Wm. Hammock, in the presence of an unusually large concourse of friends. The stricken family have the sympathy of all. ~ The Newton Journal, September 16, 1885 ~ courtesy of John Daehler