On July 28, 1923, the death angel came and bore the soul of Mrs. Carrie Cowan away. She was born January 4, 1845, making her stay on earth 78 years, 6 months and 24 days.
She was the wife of John A. Cowan, the daughter of Gardner and Pennie Mizelle. She was the mother of 10 children, and preceded all to the grave except H.D., J.W. and D.C. Cowan.
She leaves 17 grandchildren and one great grandchild, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. But we mourn not as those who have no hopes, for God says suffer little children to come unto me.
She was confined to her bed two weeks and two days. All was done for her that a faithful doctor and loving hands could do—no one can stop the icy hands of death.
She joined the Methodist church at Mt. Zion in her early days. The funeral was conducted by Elder John Rogerson and was attended by a host of relatives and friends. The body was laid to rest in the family burying ground to await the resurrection morn.
One from us is gone,
A voice we love is still.
A place is vacant in our home
That never can be filled.
Sleep on dear mother.
And take thy rest;
God called thee to the shining shore,
Where pain and suffering are felt no more.
--Written by her daughter-in-law, Mrs. D.C. Cowan.
From the front page of The Enterprise, Williamston, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 29, 1923
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