Smyrna times., 1856-12-24
OBITUARY,

DIED, in Smyrna, at the residence of her
son-in-law Joseph Hoifecker, on the morning Of
the 22d instant, MARY, widow of the late Rev.
Thomas Sipple, of Duck Greek Hundred, in the
77th year of her age.
The subject of this notice was born within
four miles of Smyrna, and resided in or near
our village until called to exchange mortality
for eternal life. Until she had passed h.r three
score years, she had remarkable health and
vigor of mind. When in her fist year, rIe
had a slight puralytic. attack, which confined
her, year or more, 10 the bed, and ever since
10 the hOuse-seriously impairivg her mental
faculties and physical strength She was
witness OF many incidents in the Infancy of
Methodism on Smyrna Circuit-often have We
gathered around her, eagerly listening 10 The
pccularities Of that plain, novel, but pious pco-
pie. In her 18th year she gave her heart to
God, but, fearing her youthful mind might be-
beguile and led estray, she withheld her
name from the church until her 10Th wear,
when she was privileged 10 stand connect
ed with the faithful pioneers of Methodism,
on Smyrna Circuit, namely: Stewart Redman,
Cha arles Conner, Timothy Cummins James Ray.
mond, and others, who adorned the doctrine
which they espoused until called to the church
triumphant, and whose memory still live in the
hearts OF our citizens. After which tme--a
period of 6l years-she remained an unobtru.
slve, but very consistent member ofthe church.
Her first husband, Robert Denney, being also
worthy member of the NJ. E. Church, their
house became home for the way-worn timer
ant, and SO continued during all her married
llfe-her active hand and willing mind being
ever ready 10 administer to their waists
i There remain but tvs ministers now, Revs.
]. Holdich and s. Grace, whom it was her
pleasure to entertain-all the others have gone
before and have, doubtless, ere this, welcomed
her into her new abode. Thirty-two years have
elapsed since she followed h.r last companion
to his long resting place. Thus being left a
second time lonely widow, to row alone THO
life's stormy way, her patient, quiet spirit, and
amlable disposition, admirably qualified her for
the duties and trials Of life and eBdeared her 10
all her numerous circle of friends. Retiring
in her disposition, she was but little conyerssnt
with and needless of the busy cares and show
of life. She has been for years deprived of the
public means of Grace, but many have been her
happy seasons in cOmmuning with her Saviour,
and many are the witnesses to her joyful excIa.
nations of praise TO the God whom she ever
adored as her constant companion and solace
in every afiiction. In her last illness-wAich
was mere giving-way of nature, being worn
down by age-she retained her consciousness to
the last. About four hours before her happy
spirit was freed from. its cumbrous clay, she
raised her hands and eyes in triumph; when,
friend standing by remarked, g How happy 70
and she replied, Yes--O, yes .''a' To LATER
remark (" You're almost home" she responded
similarly, 81 O! yes--yes!" And thus, in the
+, peaceful assurance of glorious resurrection.
she passed away, without struggle, to the
l"palace of Angels and God" SEC.