"The LaFayette Sun" - March 25, 1896:

Death of Mrs. Sarah Richards.

Mrs. Sarah D. C. Richards, nee Webb, was born in Granville County, N.C., September 30th, 1817.
Her father removed to Perry County, Ala., in 1819, where she was brought up by religious and highly respected parents.
She was happily married to Rev. E. G. Richards in May, 1835, and soon thereafter settled in LaFayette, Chambers County, Ala., where she lived a happy and useful life with her husband for 58 years, and reared a large, interesting and highly respectable family. She was a member of the Methodist Church 67 years, and was true and faithful to the day of her death, which occurred on the morning of March 19th, 1896.
Sister Richards was a devoted wife, a tender and loving mother, a true friend and a consecrated Christian. She was naturally bright and intellectual, and up to the day of her death her mind was clear and strong, showing no signs of dotage. She was the embodiment of energy and sprightliness. Her bright countenance and joyous spirit attracted every one with whom she came in contact.
To be a happy, joyous Christian had become the habit of her life. She will be greatly missed in this community, but the rich legacy of a pure life and spotless character shall abide with us. Her Bible and hymn book were her constant companions; these she read, and the beautiful sentiments and principles therein found, she transcribed and made her own; with them she adorned and beautified her life and character. Anticipating death, she had made every preparation, and when the Master called she was ready and willing to go. Her death was that of the righteous and her end was peace.
After appropriate services, conducted by her pastor, at the Methodist Church, her remains were tenderly committed to the tomb to await the resurrection of the just.

- J. T. Morris, LaFayette, Ala., March 21, 1896.

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The funeral services of Mrs. Sarah Richards were conducted at the Methodist Church last Friday morning by her pastor, Rev. J. T. Morris. Brother Morris spoke briefly of the pure Christian life of Mrs. Richards and the devotion of her and her husband during their long life together. The words were impressive, for all who knew the deceased loved her. Her life was one of sunshine and all who came in contact with her were made happier. She was a devoted member of the Methodist Church, and at the time of her death she was the only Charter member of this church still living. She left the heritage of a pure Christian life to her children and friends. She was the mother of the senior editor of The Sun.
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