Morey, Elsie (Mrs. Julius) - 1862-1919

MOREY, WILLEY

Posted By: Linda Vander Linden - Volunteer (email)
Date: 2/22/2015 at 12:40:52

Hawarden Independent, August 28, 1919

Mrs. Julius Morey, one of the early day residents of Sioux County, died at her home in this city Saturday morning, 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 the 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. & Mrs. Morety 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 have preceded her to the spiritual world. Besides her aged husband, three daughters, Mrs. Thos. Hatton of Ireton, IA; Mrs. J. A. Eddy of Worthington, MN; and Miss Grace Morey of Hawarden, are left to mourn her death. Besides these she leaves eight grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. John Muth and Mrs. 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 affliction with fortitude and endeavored to make the burdens of these who cared for her as light as possible. The bereaved husband and daughters have the sympathy of the community in their hour of sorrow.