Morey, Elsie Willey 1862-1919

MOREY, WILLEY, MUTH, LESTER, HATTON, EDDY

Posted By: Janet Schuldt, Volunteer (email)
Date: 12/17/2009 at 13:44:43

Hawarden Independent, Hawarden, Sioux, Iowa, USA Thursday, August 28, 1919

Was Long Sufferer, Mrs. Julius Morey Dies After Long Illness. Lived in Sioux County Nearly 40 years - Leaves Husband and Three Daughters

Mrs. Julius Morey, one of the early residents of Sioux county, died at her home in this city Saturday morning (Aug 23, 1919) after an illness of long duration. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Monday afternoon. Rev. J. E. Ralston of Sheldon, Iowa, pastor of the Church of he Brethren preached the funeral sermon. Interment was made in Grace Hill cemetery.

Elsie Edith Willey was born in Quebec, Canada, April 10, 1862, and came to the United States with her parents when a mere child. She was united in marriage to Julius Morey at LeMars, Iowa in 1879. After their marriage they resided on a farm in Washington township for a number of years. On account of the failing health of both Mr. and Mrs. Morey they left the farm and spent several years in various towns in this section, finally coming to Hawarden a few years ago where they have since made their home. Nine children, four boys and five girls, were born to this union, Six children had preceded her to the spiritual world. Besides her aged husband, three daughters, Mrs. Thos. Hatton of Ireton, Iowa, Mrs. J. A. Eddy of Worthington, Minn., and Miss Grace Morey of Hawarden are left to mourn her death. Besides these she leave eight grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. John Muth and Mr. E. H. Lester of Hawarden, one brother, Wesley W. Willey of Kingsley, and a large number of other relatives and friends. All of the children and the sisters and brother, besides other relatives and many friends were present at the funeral.

In early life she united with the Church of the Brethren and remained true to her Savior until death. While she was a great sufferer at times, she bore her afflictions with fortitude and endeavored to make the burdens of those who cared for her as light as possible. The bereaved husband and daughters have the sympathy of the community in their hour of sorrow.