The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1894-11-16
Moss POINT DEPARTMENT..
Death OF Mrs, SARAH ERiN pANTzLER.


Sarah Fran, daughter of William and Mary
Griffin, was born April rs, 1881, was united in
marriage to Mr.. L. N. Dantzler, November IS,
1857 assumed the solemn VOWS Of member
ship in the Methodist Episcopal Church South :
in 1858, and very peaceebly passed from earth
to heaven at l0:45 Sunday night, November IL,
1894. She was 81 wears, 6 months and l6 days
! old had nearly reached the 31th anniversary
of her happy marriage had completed an
active and signally useful service to her Lord
and Master Of 80 years, and died Ienored and
loved by the thousands wbo knew her pure
life and noble character.
Mrs. Dantzler was a central and influential
figure in AL the circles in which she moved.
Her rich endowment of mind and heart fitted
her for the easy occupancy Of a foremost place
among the noblest Christian women Of our
land. She wisely and faithfully endeavored to
measure up to the grave responsibilities Of
her high position in society aud the church,
and her record of multiplied activities, of Flowing
ministries, Of golden deeds, of gracious
achievements, a,tests the sincerity and force
of her purpose, and the depth Of her copsecra.
tiou 10 Gods service. She was specially
active in visiting and ministering to the relief
Of the needy poor. Where there was distress
aud want she delighted to 90 and many tell,
with fearful eyes and with bosoms heaving
with emotion, Of the tender words with which
, she chcered, Of the help with which she re-
l,eved, and Of the comfort with which she en-
c~ouragcd them. To them she was a veritable
angel of mercy. In their homes her name
aud loving ministries will abide AZ precious
memories.
Sister Dantzler appeared at her best in her
S home. To her happy union with Bro. l.. N.
Dantzlcr were born eleven children. Four
preceded their mother to the continuing
City," to the "City which hath foundations,
whose builder and maker is God" Seven are
still living-four sons and three daughters.
OF these six are members Of the Methodist
, Church. Two of the seven are officers in the
Moss Point church. She tenderly loved her
husband and children, and held an absolute
II sway over their hearts. Their devotion to her
was something beautiful. Her gentle, loving
,r influence dominated the family circle and made
j., it an ideal home-one always full Of sunshine
and happiness. Visits to that happy home
were always seasons of great pleasure to her
IL many friends. No home in all the church fur
nished greater attractions or gave warmer
welcomes to the pastors.
ly Sister Dantzler was quiet, undemonstrative,
"A. -, ln, raI;r,nu, lfo h,,t f,;fbcrl,ao, IN har
convictions of duty characterized her service
4 of 36 years in the church Of Christ. She was
Q, a member of the Woman's Missionary Society
the Juvenile Missionary Society and Ladies'
. Aid Society, and was actively identified Will
ii1 the work BY which the interests of these so
lie cieties were promoted. She always eontribu
ted with marked l~iberaiity to every enterpris
INT Of her church, and greatly rejoiced in its pros
,vo perity. She loved her pastors and their fami
lies, and manifested unceasing thoughtfulnes
about their comfort and happiness. Whe
raj there was sickness and trouble in the parsonag
at home she came to comfort and help.
ne. The news of her death will carry mourn,n
ort to many preachers families who have bee
~, the benefciaries of her tender ministries. Du'
ing her illness of several weeks duration Si
cse' ter Dantzler enjoyed the blessed assurance
on her acceptance with God. She nightly II
he uphed over all the powers Of darkness. Not
IN. doubt disturbed her. Her soul was filled wi
heavenly raptures.
This death removes from us one of the brigh
5 is est Christian chara cters and one of the me
ohm useful lives among us, and we greatly mou
re- her loss. But with her immortality is a bis
full experience. 7. W. ADAMS.
Moss Point, Miss, Nov. IA, 1894.