Ruth Madgeline Burns, only daughter of Lester and Mary Burns, was born in Caruthersville, Mo., Nov. 11, 1912, and died at her home here on Sept. 6th, 1932, of pneumonia fever, being ill only a few days.
Ruth spent her entire young life in the city and won many loyal friends by her kindness and sympathy, and her sweet, smiling face. Though life must necessarily present grave problems and difficulties, Ruth met her troubles with a brave, cheerful smile, spending no time in useless complaining.
Ruth was converted in the Culpepper revival here some years ago, and joined the Methodist church soon after. She was a loyal member, having worked as Sunday School teacher, in the Epworth League, and in the evening choir, always performing any task assigned to her with a spirit of willing helpfulness, which is so highly commendable.
It seems very hard to understand why one so useful should be called away in the very bloom of life, but we dare not question the will or wisdom of the loving Heavenly Father, to whom she has gone, knowing that "sometime we shall understand it all." In anguish of spirit we still lean upon His tender promises, since infinite wisdom and infinite love are two of His greatest attributes.
Ruth leaves her parents, one brother, Robert, one grandfather, seven uncles, four aunts, other relatives, and a host of friends to mourn her untimely passing. Their lives will always be the richer for the sweet memories of her beautiful, unselfish life among them.
The funeral services were conducted by her pastor, the Rev. Carlton R. Wade, at the Methodist church, Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock, where a large crowd of friends, with a mammoth contriution of beautiful floral offerings, testified to the high esteem in which she was held.
The Democrat-Argus extends sympathy to the bereaved relatives.
Democrat Argus - Caruthersville, Missouri - Friday, September 9, 1932
Ruth spent her entire young life in the city and won many loyal friends by her kindness and sympathy, and her sweet, smiling face. Though life must necessarily present grave problems and difficulties, Ruth met her troubles with a brave, cheerful smile, spending no time in useless complaining.
Ruth was converted in the Culpepper revival here some years ago, and joined the Methodist church soon after. She was a loyal member, having worked as Sunday School teacher, in the Epworth League, and in the evening choir, always performing any task assigned to her with a spirit of willing helpfulness, which is so highly commendable.
It seems very hard to understand why one so useful should be called away in the very bloom of life, but we dare not question the will or wisdom of the loving Heavenly Father, to whom she has gone, knowing that "sometime we shall understand it all." In anguish of spirit we still lean upon His tender promises, since infinite wisdom and infinite love are two of His greatest attributes.
Ruth leaves her parents, one brother, Robert, one grandfather, seven uncles, four aunts, other relatives, and a host of friends to mourn her untimely passing. Their lives will always be the richer for the sweet memories of her beautiful, unselfish life among them.
The funeral services were conducted by her pastor, the Rev. Carlton R. Wade, at the Methodist church, Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock, where a large crowd of friends, with a mammoth contriution of beautiful floral offerings, testified to the high esteem in which she was held.
The Democrat-Argus extends sympathy to the bereaved relatives.
Democrat Argus - Caruthersville, Missouri - Friday, September 9, 1932
Ruth Madgeline Burns, only daughter of Lester and Mary Burns, was born in Caruthersville, Mo., Nov. 11, 1912, and died at her home here on Sept. 6th, 1932, of pneumonia fever, being ill only a few days.
Ruth spent her entire young life in the city and won many loyal friends by her kindness and sympathy, and her sweet, smiling face. Though life must necessarily present grave problems and difficulties, Ruth met her troubles with a brave, cheerful smile, spending no time in useless complaining.
Ruth was converted in the Culpepper revival here some years ago, and joined the Methodist church soon after. She was a loyal member, having worked as Sunday School teacher, in the Epworth League, and in the evening choir, always performing any task assigned to her with a spirit of willing helpfulness, which is so highly commendable.
It seems very hard to understand why one so useful should be called away in the very bloom of life, but we dare not question the will or wisdom of the loving Heavenly Father, to whom she has gone, knowing that "sometime we shall understand it all." In anguish of spirit we still lean upon His tender promises, since infinite wisdom and infinite love are two of His greatest attributes.
Ruth leaves her parents, one brother, Robert, one grandfather, seven uncles, four aunts, other relatives, and a host of friends to mourn her untimely passing. Their lives will always be the richer for the sweet memories of her beautiful, unselfish life among them.
The funeral services were conducted by her pastor, the Rev. Carlton R. Wade, at the Methodist church, Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock, where a large crowd of friends, with a mammoth contriution of beautiful floral offerings, testified to the high esteem in which she was held.
The Democrat-Argus extends sympathy to the bereaved relatives.
Democrat Argus - Caruthersville, Missouri - Friday, September 9, 1932
Ruth spent her entire young life in the city and won many loyal friends by her kindness and sympathy, and her sweet, smiling face. Though life must necessarily present grave problems and difficulties, Ruth met her troubles with a brave, cheerful smile, spending no time in useless complaining.
Ruth was converted in the Culpepper revival here some years ago, and joined the Methodist church soon after. She was a loyal member, having worked as Sunday School teacher, in the Epworth League, and in the evening choir, always performing any task assigned to her with a spirit of willing helpfulness, which is so highly commendable.
It seems very hard to understand why one so useful should be called away in the very bloom of life, but we dare not question the will or wisdom of the loving Heavenly Father, to whom she has gone, knowing that "sometime we shall understand it all." In anguish of spirit we still lean upon His tender promises, since infinite wisdom and infinite love are two of His greatest attributes.
Ruth leaves her parents, one brother, Robert, one grandfather, seven uncles, four aunts, other relatives, and a host of friends to mourn her untimely passing. Their lives will always be the richer for the sweet memories of her beautiful, unselfish life among them.
The funeral services were conducted by her pastor, the Rev. Carlton R. Wade, at the Methodist church, Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock, where a large crowd of friends, with a mammoth contriution of beautiful floral offerings, testified to the high esteem in which she was held.
The Democrat-Argus extends sympathy to the bereaved relatives.
Democrat Argus - Caruthersville, Missouri - Friday, September 9, 1932
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