May Olive Kidd Smith
Obituary
Farmerville Gazette Circa Feburary 23, 1895
Resolutions Passed by the Ladies’
Mission Society of Farmerville
The sad task imposed upon us by the society of drafting suitable resolutions, touching the death of our dear sister, May O. Smith, is hereby submitted:
How true is that “Death loves a shining mark.” Of our departed sister, it can be said she was a lovely type of true, noble, Christian womanhood. To say that in relation to every position in life, as wife, mother, daughter, friend and companion, her conduct was marked by the noblest Christian virtues, is but giving her exalted virtues their duly merited praise.
Loyal to her church, and its very interest, she was ever ready to say. “Here am I, Send me” wherever duty calls, whether to toil and sacrifice, or to “suffer and be still.” She thought no drudgery too humble for her to do for her Savior, whom she loved and followed, and on whom she leaned for her support in times of trial, and found sweet solace in Him as her Shepherd and Friend, especially during her last illness. He was with her when she passed through the valley and shadow of death, and then bore her triumphantly through the pearly gates into the beautiful mansion which He prepared for her, and for all who love and obey Him. She is now singing the songs of the redeemed, and waiting and watching for the loved ones on this side. Her task is finished. “She rests her labors, and her works do follow her.”
She leaves to mourn her departure, a devoted husband, two lovely children, a patient, submissive mother, a brother, and a host of relatives and friends who fondly cherish the memory of her pure, sweet and gentle life. But, loved ones, look up, there is hope beyond the vail.
When we reach the summer land,
We shall press the dear one’s hand,
Some sweet day, by and by.
Oh, the loved ones watching there,
By the tree of life so fair,
Till we come their joys to share,
Some sweet day, by and by.
At the crystal river’s bank,
We shall find each broken link,
Some sweet day, by and by.
Then the star that fading here,
Left our hearts and homes so drear,
Some sweet day, by and by.
Oh, these parting scenes will end-
We shall gather, friend with friend,
Some sweet day, by and by.
There, before our Father’s throne,
When the mist clouds have flown,
We shall know as we are known,
Some sweet day, by and by.
Resolved, that in the death of Sister Smith the church and society have sustained an irreparable loss.
Resolved, that we bow in humble submission to the will of our Father in Heaven.
Resolved, that we extend sincere condolence to the bereaved family, and pray God to give them grace to suffer His will.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mrs. Emma B. Lucas
Mrs. S. S. Thomas (mother of L. E. Thomas)
Obituary
Farmerville Gazette Circa Feburary 23, 1895
Resolutions Passed by the Ladies’
Mission Society of Farmerville
The sad task imposed upon us by the society of drafting suitable resolutions, touching the death of our dear sister, May O. Smith, is hereby submitted:
How true is that “Death loves a shining mark.” Of our departed sister, it can be said she was a lovely type of true, noble, Christian womanhood. To say that in relation to every position in life, as wife, mother, daughter, friend and companion, her conduct was marked by the noblest Christian virtues, is but giving her exalted virtues their duly merited praise.
Loyal to her church, and its very interest, she was ever ready to say. “Here am I, Send me” wherever duty calls, whether to toil and sacrifice, or to “suffer and be still.” She thought no drudgery too humble for her to do for her Savior, whom she loved and followed, and on whom she leaned for her support in times of trial, and found sweet solace in Him as her Shepherd and Friend, especially during her last illness. He was with her when she passed through the valley and shadow of death, and then bore her triumphantly through the pearly gates into the beautiful mansion which He prepared for her, and for all who love and obey Him. She is now singing the songs of the redeemed, and waiting and watching for the loved ones on this side. Her task is finished. “She rests her labors, and her works do follow her.”
She leaves to mourn her departure, a devoted husband, two lovely children, a patient, submissive mother, a brother, and a host of relatives and friends who fondly cherish the memory of her pure, sweet and gentle life. But, loved ones, look up, there is hope beyond the vail.
When we reach the summer land,
We shall press the dear one’s hand,
Some sweet day, by and by.
Oh, the loved ones watching there,
By the tree of life so fair,
Till we come their joys to share,
Some sweet day, by and by.
At the crystal river’s bank,
We shall find each broken link,
Some sweet day, by and by.
Then the star that fading here,
Left our hearts and homes so drear,
Some sweet day, by and by.
Oh, these parting scenes will end-
We shall gather, friend with friend,
Some sweet day, by and by.
There, before our Father’s throne,
When the mist clouds have flown,
We shall know as we are known,
Some sweet day, by and by.
Resolved, that in the death of Sister Smith the church and society have sustained an irreparable loss.
Resolved, that we bow in humble submission to the will of our Father in Heaven.
Resolved, that we extend sincere condolence to the bereaved family, and pray God to give them grace to suffer His will.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mrs. Emma B. Lucas
Mrs. S. S. Thomas (mother of L. E. Thomas)
May Olive Kidd Smith
Obituary
Farmerville Gazette Circa Feburary 23, 1895
Resolutions Passed by the Ladies’
Mission Society of Farmerville
The sad task imposed upon us by the society of drafting suitable resolutions, touching the death of our dear sister, May O. Smith, is hereby submitted:
How true is that “Death loves a shining mark.” Of our departed sister, it can be said she was a lovely type of true, noble, Christian womanhood. To say that in relation to every position in life, as wife, mother, daughter, friend and companion, her conduct was marked by the noblest Christian virtues, is but giving her exalted virtues their duly merited praise.
Loyal to her church, and its very interest, she was ever ready to say. “Here am I, Send me” wherever duty calls, whether to toil and sacrifice, or to “suffer and be still.” She thought no drudgery too humble for her to do for her Savior, whom she loved and followed, and on whom she leaned for her support in times of trial, and found sweet solace in Him as her Shepherd and Friend, especially during her last illness. He was with her when she passed through the valley and shadow of death, and then bore her triumphantly through the pearly gates into the beautiful mansion which He prepared for her, and for all who love and obey Him. She is now singing the songs of the redeemed, and waiting and watching for the loved ones on this side. Her task is finished. “She rests her labors, and her works do follow her.”
She leaves to mourn her departure, a devoted husband, two lovely children, a patient, submissive mother, a brother, and a host of relatives and friends who fondly cherish the memory of her pure, sweet and gentle life. But, loved ones, look up, there is hope beyond the vail.
When we reach the summer land,
We shall press the dear one’s hand,
Some sweet day, by and by.
Oh, the loved ones watching there,
By the tree of life so fair,
Till we come their joys to share,
Some sweet day, by and by.
At the crystal river’s bank,
We shall find each broken link,
Some sweet day, by and by.
Then the star that fading here,
Left our hearts and homes so drear,
Some sweet day, by and by.
Oh, these parting scenes will end-
We shall gather, friend with friend,
Some sweet day, by and by.
There, before our Father’s throne,
When the mist clouds have flown,
We shall know as we are known,
Some sweet day, by and by.
Resolved, that in the death of Sister Smith the church and society have sustained an irreparable loss.
Resolved, that we bow in humble submission to the will of our Father in Heaven.
Resolved, that we extend sincere condolence to the bereaved family, and pray God to give them grace to suffer His will.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mrs. Emma B. Lucas
Mrs. S. S. Thomas (mother of L. E. Thomas)
Obituary
Farmerville Gazette Circa Feburary 23, 1895
Resolutions Passed by the Ladies’
Mission Society of Farmerville
The sad task imposed upon us by the society of drafting suitable resolutions, touching the death of our dear sister, May O. Smith, is hereby submitted:
How true is that “Death loves a shining mark.” Of our departed sister, it can be said she was a lovely type of true, noble, Christian womanhood. To say that in relation to every position in life, as wife, mother, daughter, friend and companion, her conduct was marked by the noblest Christian virtues, is but giving her exalted virtues their duly merited praise.
Loyal to her church, and its very interest, she was ever ready to say. “Here am I, Send me” wherever duty calls, whether to toil and sacrifice, or to “suffer and be still.” She thought no drudgery too humble for her to do for her Savior, whom she loved and followed, and on whom she leaned for her support in times of trial, and found sweet solace in Him as her Shepherd and Friend, especially during her last illness. He was with her when she passed through the valley and shadow of death, and then bore her triumphantly through the pearly gates into the beautiful mansion which He prepared for her, and for all who love and obey Him. She is now singing the songs of the redeemed, and waiting and watching for the loved ones on this side. Her task is finished. “She rests her labors, and her works do follow her.”
She leaves to mourn her departure, a devoted husband, two lovely children, a patient, submissive mother, a brother, and a host of relatives and friends who fondly cherish the memory of her pure, sweet and gentle life. But, loved ones, look up, there is hope beyond the vail.
When we reach the summer land,
We shall press the dear one’s hand,
Some sweet day, by and by.
Oh, the loved ones watching there,
By the tree of life so fair,
Till we come their joys to share,
Some sweet day, by and by.
At the crystal river’s bank,
We shall find each broken link,
Some sweet day, by and by.
Then the star that fading here,
Left our hearts and homes so drear,
Some sweet day, by and by.
Oh, these parting scenes will end-
We shall gather, friend with friend,
Some sweet day, by and by.
There, before our Father’s throne,
When the mist clouds have flown,
We shall know as we are known,
Some sweet day, by and by.
Resolved, that in the death of Sister Smith the church and society have sustained an irreparable loss.
Resolved, that we bow in humble submission to the will of our Father in Heaven.
Resolved, that we extend sincere condolence to the bereaved family, and pray God to give them grace to suffer His will.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mrs. Emma B. Lucas
Mrs. S. S. Thomas (mother of L. E. Thomas)
