Decatur County Journal

May l7, l906

MARIA BEAVERS was born May 24, l845, in Highland County, Ohio, died at

her home in Leon, Iowa, May 9, l906, aged 6l years, ll months and l5

days.

The deceased moved with her parents, JOSEPH and CHRISTINA BEAVERS, to

Decatur County, in l855, where she was united in marriage to WILLIAM H.

PARIS, July l2, l866. They were the parents of nine children, four of

whom died in infancy. On April 23, l897, this happy union was severed

by the death of the husband.

The five living children, MRS. CORA CAMPBELL, of near Leon, MRS. ETTA

ROSENGRANT and MRS. NANNA WARRINGTON, of near Garden Grove, MRS. FRANK

MANNING, of near Kellerton and RALPH, of Leon, were present during her

sickness. She was suddenly taken with pneumonia May 4th, and lived but

five days. All was done for her that kind friends and willing hands

could do, but the disease claimed her so far as earthly appearance is

concerned, but death is not the victor, for the same Christ who loved

her and who conquered death will care for her and take her home to

rest. MRS. PARIS united with the Christian Church under the Pastorate

of Elder Hubble about two years ago, remaining a faithful member until

death. She was also an esteemed member of the Women's Relief Corps of

Leon.

She was a kind mother and neighbor, and numbered her friends by her

acquaintances. Elder D.F. Sellards conducted a short service at the

home in Leon and the main service at High Point. The W.R.C. of Leon and

Garden Grove assisted at the grave. Services Friday at the home at

ll:30 a.m., at High Point 3 p.m..

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