HENRY, Rose Mae: Died 1910

HENRY, HILL, OWINGS

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Date: 9/6/2016 at 04:04:07

**Handwritten: St. Line Dem. Thur. 10 Nov. 1910
OBITUARY OF MRS. S.R. HENRY.

Rose Mae Hill, the beloved and only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Hill was born near Ashton, Clark county, Mo., and passed away Saturday Oct. 20, 1910, at the age of 28 yrs. 3 mo., and 25 days.

She was united in marriage to S. Russell Henry Sept. 14, 1902. Continuing their residence here, four bright children, June, Mildred, Stanley and baby Mabel blessed the home that was saddened in December last by the death of the father and now the faithful young wife and mother has answered the summons, having contracted the disease, consumption, while nursing the beloved companion.

As a wife and mother Mae's de- devotion to her family and home was the comment of her friends. Their married life was ideal, no harsh words ever passed between them, no clouds marred the perfect love they cherished for one another.

All through her illness and the trials of mother hood no murmur escaped her lips and with the beautiful smile that always illumined her face, she met every duty with Christian fortitude and so it is but natural that two lives so beautifully blended in harmony and love should be reunited in that home where parting is unknown.

Returning in August from a visit to her brother in Valley Junction it became apparent to her loved ones that Mae was in decline, the knowledge of her condition having been carefully concealed lest it grieve her parents and from that time she failed rapidly, not suffering, but just slipping away like a blighted rose and surrounded by loving relatives and the most tender care she passed away in the full enjoyment of His wondrous love and the knowledge of a rich inheritance.

Installed in the home and hearts of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eli Hill, since the death of the father, and surviving are the four precious children, one brother Henry Hill of Valley Junction, and aged grandfather, Mr. John Owings, grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Volney Henry of Milton and innumerable friends who mourn the passing away of the young mother.

Rev. H.J. Taylor conducted impressive funeral services Monday afternoon from the Presbyterian church in the presence of a large concourse of sympathizing friends. By request S.B. DeHart lead the singing with a quartet from the church choir. The casket beneath a profusion of beautiful floral tributes was borne to the Bentonsport cemetery for interment beside her husband.

Sleep on, beloved, sleep on and take thy rest.
Lay down thy head upon thy Savior's breast;
We love thee well but Jesus loves thee best.
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We desire to thank our many friends whose kindness during the illness and death of our beloved daughter and sister, Rosa Mae, lightened the burden of sorrow and made pleasant the closing days of her life; also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Eli Hill and Harry Hill.

**Handwritten: Also see 61C

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book G, Page 194, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA