Hatcher, Mrs. Elizabeth

Died - In New Lexington, May 8, 1866, Mrs. Elizabeth Hatcher, wife of Isaiah Hatcher, and daughter of Samuel and Mary Gordon, was born January 13th, 1841. As a child at home she was ever happy and affectionate in her disposition. Life to her was sunshine that brought real joy. As an associate she was loved by all who knew her. Her cheerful voice and kind smile, always gave cheer to the circle where she moved. She became a member of the M. E. church in Somerset and rejoiced in the pardon of her sins when twelve years old. She seemed to carry with her always a consciousness that she was a child of God; and that confidence in him made her cheerful, and kept her above despondency. She was married to Mr. Hatcher, May 17th, 1860. As a wife she was ever ready to make home happy and beloved, to this end, with affectionate devotion. The winter succeeding her marriage, she was severely afflicted with Inflammatory Rheumatism, which left her with heart disease, the precise nature of which was never known. For more than five years she bore this terrible suffering without a murmur. She trusted in God and felt that "He doeth all things well." Her death scene was one of great peace and of christian triumph. She longed to be at rest. Though she loved her friends, husband and infant child much, yet she loved Jesus and cheerfully gave up earth to follow where he called. Her remains were followed to the grave by a large and sympathetic gathering of people. A discourse was preached by Rev. R. W. Manly, her former pastor, from Phil. I.21, "To die is gain."

From the online Perry County Chapter Organization in their oline obituaries section. It is noted that it was supplied by her grandson, Gordon Hatcher but no newspaper source.


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