McCarl, Delilah Dye – 1836-1896

DYE, MC CARL

Posted By: Diana Wagner
Date: 9/7/2009 at 13:07:22

Delilah Dye was born in Jollytown, Pa., Aug. 11, 1836; when about 10 years of age removed to Virginia; on Dec. 23, 1855, she was married to F. McCarl, with whom, in the spring of 1856, she removed to El Paso, Ill., where they lived for 14 years, when they returned to Virginia; a few years later they moved to Youngstown, Ohio; in June, 1876 they came to Knoxville where they have since resided.
At the age of 17 Sister McCarl while living in Virginia accepted the Lord Jesus as her savior and united with the Baptist church, of which church she has since been a faithful member.
During all her sickness and suffering she ever maintained a strong and unwavering faith and trust to her who doeth all things well, died about 8:30 Saturday morning, march 21, a quietly and peacefully closed her eyes in sleep, and without a struggle passed from earth to join the church triumphant. Her age was 59 years, 7 months and 10 days.
The funeral services were held at the Baptist church of this place Sunday evening, March 22, conducted by her pastor, Rev. F. E. Pelson. The kindness shown to Mrs. McCarl during her protracted illness and the large attendance at the funeral testify to the esteem in which she was held by her many friends. Before failing health prevented, she was prominent in W.C.T.U. work in Knoxville, of which society she was a member.
Mr. McCarl started Sunday evening with the remains to El Paso, Ill., where interment was made beside their children who had some years before preceded her.
Source: The Knoxville (IA) Express; March 25, 1896