Blake, Cynthia Clarina (Hawthorne) 1857 - 1948

BLAKE, HAWTHORNE

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Date: 6/30/2024 at 22:32:10

Clayton County Register, 20 May 1948.

On March 17, 1857, on a farm near Volga, there was born to Samuel and Mary Hawthorne a daughter, Cythia Clarina. She was one of a large family, having three brothers and five sisters, none of whom survive her.

November 10, 1875, she was married to Morris Lyon Blake, who preceded her in death 31 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Blake had four children Leon of Guttenberg; Verner of Volga; Helen of Gridley, Kan.; and Celia of Sewickley, Pa., all of whom are living. She is also survived by five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She was a charter member of the Presbyterian church of Volga and for many years she was superintendent of the Sabbath school.

Mrs. Blake had lived a full life, being in her 92nd year at the time of her death, which occurred at her home May 14, 1948.

"How bright these glorious spirits
shine!
Whence all their white array
How come they to the blissful
seats
Of everlasting day?
"Lo, these are they from sufferings
great
Who come to realms of light;
And in the blood of Christ have
wash'd
Those robes that shine so bright
"Now with triumphant psalms
they stand
Before the throne on high,
and serve the God they love amidst
The glories of the sky."

Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian church, with the Rev. Ukena of West Union in charge. Music was provided by Mrs. F. P. Gernand, pianist, who accompanied Mrs. R. W. Duff, A. R. Kunzman and Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Kohls, quartet, who sang two selections.

Casket bearers were: R. E. Candee, J. P. Duff, H. O. Probert, F. I. Phillips, Fred Rinkert and Walter Roys. Burial was in Hill Crest cemetery, Volga.