CECIL, Sarah Alice: Died 1928

CECIL, COCHENOUR

Posted By: Volunteer: Sherri
Date: 2/23/2017 at 00:35:03

OBITUARY

Sarah Alice Cochenour was born near Bentonsport, Iowa, January 11, 1867, died at her home in Milton, Iowa, May 6, 1928, aged 61 years, 3 months and 25 days.

On November 25, 1885, she was united in marriage with Morris Cecil. To them were born six children as follows: Henry L. of Hampton, Iowa; Josie Bell, who died in infancy; Leona B., of Milton, Iowa; Retta May, who passed away at the age of 11 years; Don DeWitt, who died when he was two years old; and Morris Dale, of Milton.

Twenty-five years ago the family moved to Milton and have made their home in the same place since.

Mrs. Cecil has suffered much for several years but her last illness was very brief and her sufferings are past.

Years ago she gave her heart and life to Jesus and she has been a devoted followers of her lord. Her Bible was always at hand and read daily. She had read the entire Bible through more than 15 times and was in daily communion with her Lord in prayer. For years she was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and was always in her place, in the services, when her health would permit.

The stricken husband and children have a rich inheritance in her faith in her Lord.

A large company of friends join in sympathy for the bereaved ones.

The funeral was held from the Milton M.E. church on Wednesday afternoon, conducted by her pastor Rev. H.F. Gilbert. Interment in the Milton cemetery.

Card of Thanks
We wish to express our appreciation for all the kind and thoughtful words and deeds that have come to us in this bereavement from our many friends.
M. Cecil
Leona B. Cecil
Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Cecil
Dale Cecil.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book H, Page 105, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA