On the morning of
the 1st at her home near Boone, Watauga county, the Lord called for Belle and
she quietly passed from this earth to the beyond, aged 27 years, 5 months and
20 days.
Her maiden name was
Edmisten, daughter of W.W.D. Edmisten. She leaves a husband and four
affectionate children to mourn their loss. This was a model family, father and
mother laboring to render each other and their children happy, and when the
earthly tie is broken it is natural that the loss will be the more keenly felt.
All was done for her, it seems, that could be, but without avail. Pneumonia and
other diseases had gotten such a strong grasp on her that she realized death
was near, and god in His infinite goodness and wisdom said, "It is enough,
come up higher and claim the crown of eternal life."
In early life she
joined the Baptist church and lived a most devoted and exemplary member, and
through faith in her Redeemer triumphed over the fear of death.
She was a loving
wife, a kind mother, and much esteemed by all who knew her.
The funeral services
were conducted by Rev. Cherry, and the remains were laid to rest in the family
grave yard to await the resurrection.
Thus has passed from
this earth a good woman, her going has left aching hearts and empty hands that
would have delighted to minister to her happiness; still we will not murmur but
yield her up, knowing that our "Father's had hath dealt the stroke, and he
doeth all things well."
Yet it is so hard to
give up loved ones, but we should comfort one another with the hope of heaven,
and I would say to the bereaved ones to look beyond the grave with its gloom
and follow with an eye of faith the spirit of Belle as she joins the glad company
who surround the throne of Him who hath said "Come ye blessed of my
Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the
world."
Farewell dear Belle
forever.
The parting gives me
pain,
But thank the Lord
we'll meet again
In heaven where
Jesus reigns.
--M.C.
Shull
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