Kennedy, Dessa O. 1877-1905

KENNEDY, TULLY

Posted By: Darlene Kennedy (email)
Date: 2/7/2004 at 21:33:02

Died--At the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Tully near Cedar Rapids, Nebraska, January 18th, 1905, Mrs. Dessa O. Kennedy, aged 27 years and 26 days.

Mrs. Kennedy was born at Piercton, Indiana, December 22, 1877, and came with her parents to Nebraska October 26, 1878, when less than a year old. She joined the M.E. church when only a child and grew up to mature life in Cedar Rapids and graduated from the Cedar Rapids high school in 1894.

She was married to C.A. Kennedy May 20, 1897, and to their union were born two children, one boy and one girl who are now living.

Mrs. Kennedy was taken with her fatal illness, consumption, about two years and four months ago. A change of climate was tried and everything known as a remedy was done for her recovery, but in spite of all, the dreadful disease worked it's way to its fatal termination. She suffered as is usual in such cases, but patiently borer her affliction to the end and died in the faith of life beyond where sooner or alter her two dear children and bereaved husband would join her to live together free from sickness forever.

While in health she was an active worker in the church and Epworth League. She was kind and affectionate and had many dear friends among her associates. Her experience as wife and mother was short, but the sweet influence she leaves behind will throw a brightness along the way of life and make it easier for her family left behind to follow on after her toward the better land.

The funeral is held at the house today at 3 o'clock p.m. conducted by Rev. Kellogg, and a large company of sympathizing friends will follow the remains to the cemetery on Sunset Hill.