The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-07-12
OBIT u A r lie S.
Mrs. MAMIE EDMUNDs STUART.


The subject of this notice was the daughter of
Dr. Joel and Mrs. Josephine Watkins Of Char
lotte county, Va. Her entire life was one of
beautiful consistency. Even in her early child
hood, she manifested to a considerable degree,
the same traits of character that were so emf
nently developed in after life. The question
which agitated her youthful mind and heart In
regard to daily and hourly duties was Z" is ii
TIght?" Thus guided by an ever active and
tender conscience, she exhibited in an unusual
manner, for one of her years that unselfshness
which became more and m ere predominant as
her character unfolded by age and experience.
When about twelve years Of age she made
public profession of her faith in Christ and
united with the Presbyterian church at Char
lotte G. H., then under the pastoral care of Rev.
Edward z. Terhune, d. d. Her Christian life
was one of devotion to the Master, and conse
Grafton to his service. At all times proving her
faith by her works and showing her love by her
self-denying labors. About eleven years ago
she was united in marriage with Henry Stuart,
Esq, of Greenbrier county, W. Va. Her mar
rled life was most congenial and happy She
at once assumed the duties of her new position
with dignity and grace, and to he, little house
hold became the guiding angel, before whose
sunny countenance every darkening shadow
fitted away. As a member of the Richards
Presbyterian church, which was located in the
immediate vicinity of her home, she was most
er she was faithful and efficient. AS member
of the Ladies Missionary Society no one was
more interested, liberal, and jealous In short
she abounded IN every good work. The poor
and needy recount, with grateful hearts her
deeds of charity-the distressed and suffering
remember and speak of her benevolence and
kindness to them-the afflicted and sorrowinp
tell of her sympathy for them She had kind
word and pleasant smile for every one AS
wife she was devoted and faithful-her husband
confidently trusted in her. AS a mother her
whole soul seemed to be absorbed in training.
by precept and example, the two little boys
whom God had given her. Can the impressions
of such faithful teaching from loving mothers
lips, and such earnest prayers from believing
mothers heart, be less lasting than eternity
Will not these children "rise up" at last land
call her blessed"?
But this noble life is ended Her last illness
was brief. She was conscious to the very last
Her trust In Christ was firm and unwavering.
She knew perfectly well that the time of her de-
parture was at hand. She talked freely and
calmly to her husband and children-aiso to
her sister and brotheri in law, Rev. NJ L. Lacy
ID. D., who were with her in her last hours Her
calm and peaceful death was Just what might
have been expected from such life.
She fell asleep in Jesus on the 18th day of
June. We laid her body away to sleep till the
morning of the resurrection, in the cemetery
near the old home of the Stuarts of this county.
None can know, except those who have learned
by sad experience, the darkness of the shadow
which has fallen across the threshold of that
once happy home, or the weight of that burden
which rests upon the hearts of the bereaved
husband and motherless children. But such
grief is too sacred to allow intrusion-let us
leave them alone as they return from the ground
OF the loved one, to tell Him who has said,
Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy
laden, and 1 will give you rest" W.