Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-04-13
OBITUARY.

Mrs. HENRIETTA MCKINNEY, wife Ofthe
Hon. Henry Mckinney, died in Akron, D.
Feb. 2lst, 1870, aged 80 years.
Her first home Of married life was at Guy
ahoga Falls where she spent a number OF
years before coming to Akron. Her labors
there in the church and Sabbath school were
SO abundant, her usefulness in society was
so highly appreciated, that her many warm
this short distance. Her Sunday school
scholars, the poor and afflicted to whom she
endeared herself by the bestowal of many
blessings, and those who frequently enjoyed
the pleasant asSociatlonso Of her happy home.
will long cherish her memory as that Of &
friend whose earnest, unselfsh love and in
tereSt are seldom found.
We are conscious that an elaborate eulogy
upon life and death, is alwByS inappropriate,
and especially SO would it be upon those OF
one, who constantly e~ndeavOred To hush the
voice of praise and ommendatio when ii
spoke of her merit. either in public or pri-
vate. Every life writes its history upon 9TH
er lives, and when it has gone, nothing can
change its written pages. II these bear tes-
timony to an ennobling influence, eternal
truth will p~erpetuate the record.
In these lines respecting the life death
of our departed sister we have aimed to no
tice her endurance in constant suffering. her
purity OF effort in kind deeds and her sue
ress in christian labors. The many who
shared her love and friendship will acknoWl-
edge the truth of what we nave written, and
will also say that her life has spoken higher
praise han words can express.
we 90 not ueSllaIe 10 say InaL slG WAS n
worthy model of the highest type OF christian
~wOmanhood. h attaine 10 this during
years of suffering and physical depression,
I ON a disease Of which theconstanJtenden-
cg is TO deprive one Of energy and a happy
disposition. Besides. there was the ever
nresent consciousness that the seeds of this
fatal disease were inherent in her system,
thus reminding her that death stood near
Iife's portal and would not delay his en-
trance many years. Few can riumph over
pain and weakness TO the high degree of
cheerfulness which characterized her daily
life But the Saviour taught her that a life
Of cheerful labor and christian purity is its
own reward. Thus, tn her, life was one glad
day. in which the sunlight shOne, friends
were kind, and the Savior approved. h
once remarked, that although she had
known much suffering. life was not sad or
gloomy, but pleasant and desirable.
She was a constant and willing friend of
the needy and neglected. She carried bles-
sings to their homes in the most kind and
unSeldsh manner, giving them food, money
tan counsel. She endeavored In many ways
to reclaim the erring, encourage the weak,
and give happiness to all.
She was greatly devoted TO the Sabbath
School, and as long as her strength was sufli-
cient. she was always present with her
smiles of approval n words of instruction.
She loved children with such an gen.
tie love, and took such an interest in their
Joys and sOrrowS, their temporal blessings
and moral culture. that she easily won their
confidence and affections, n thus led and
taught IOtIn VIII great slCGGSs. SOlAlt VI
her teachings lie as seeds of termination in
many hearts where she has sown them on
the beautiful Sabbath mornings. The Sa
vior will nourish them, and some day they
will bear their hundred fold of the iruit OF
righteousness while others have now an ex-
cellent growth and are bearing fruit to the
Savior's name.
As q Sabbath School, we have lost a dear
teacher, an efficient officer; as a church, we
have lest a faithful christian worker. But
there Is a home in our midst whose loss ours
cannot he compared. 1t has lost a true and
an affectionate wife, a loving and n devoted.
mother. The face which scattered smiles
through all the home life. is gone; the voice
which spoke the kind word of cheer and
gentle admonition, Is hushed; the hand
which toiled for the dear ones, is stilled, and
the heart which beat warm. thrilling pulses
for the little home circle is silent now. The
husband the son, the little daughter and the
dear friend. who has been her sister and
companion for many years, may all find
comfort in knowing that although she will
never return to their lonely home, they may
go to dwell in her glorious one. In her last
hours she said, "My trust is In God without
prepared her TOR this final triumph.
A short time since she wept the tears Of
sorrow over little Harry's grave, but o
she shares his joys in the Beautiful World,
and doubtless he gave her the first glad well
come when she passed within the pearly
gates. Her conflict is passed, her victory is
won, and glories which endure %eternally are
secured. Com.