Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-02-09
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Mrs. Cora Freeman Graves, wife Of
Mr. j \ Graves. of MHburn, Ky, the
subject Of this sketch, was born Dec.
IS, 1853, and reared near Frankfort,
Ky. She was brought up by christian
parents and was a member of a large
family, all Of whom are good citizels
She had a liberal education and some
poetical talent, which she never cult
waited She professed faith ir Christ
am tied with the Baptist church at
alb M the age Of sixteen and we'd
consistent christian life until her death,
winch occurred Jan. q, 10 ), at her
h Dms uear Milburn, KY, after long
spell Of serious and painful illness
Everything was done for her that could
be done y her devoted husband, who
never left her, and her kind nrighbors
and friends, who showed her all the at
tentlon possible. but could not stay the
hand Of death, which terminated her
career as above stated
She was married to Mr.. John A
Graves Nov. s, 1882. To them have
been born seven children, two Of whom
are dead and five lving-two daughters
and three sons. They travelled the
pathway Of life peacefully and happily
together for twenty-three wears. She
was one of the best and truest Of wives
and mothers. She was truly a sweet
spirited woman, having a kindly feeling,
a good word and wish for everybody.
She numbered her friends by her &C
qualntances, for none knew her not to
1--we her. She loved her husband and
children and home. which she always
contriyed to make bright and happy.
She strove rather for the happiness of
Others than for herself. She was one Of
those beautiful christian characters
that honor God a d bless humanity.
After her death her husband brought
her remains back to Union county,
their former home, and she was laid to
rest in the beautiful Masonic cemetery
in Morganfield by the side OF her two
little ones, whose spirits she has joined
in that better land. Mr. Graves was at
tended by two Young men, Messrs. Ed
Stanley and Devro Watts, who were sent
by the Odd Fellows lodge, and re.
NAMED with him until his dear one was
laid to rest. Her funeral services were
conducted by Bro. M. f. Staley, pastor
Of the Morgsnfield Baptist church. We
hope the good, sweet things that he
said Will comfort the hearts Of the be
r,aved. After this service the Odd
Fellows OF the NJ rganfeld lodge took
charge Of the corpse and bore il to its
last resting place and laid it away very
tenderly and sweetly, using the Odd
Fellows burial services. Members OF
the different choirs in town rendered
sweet and appropriate song service. both
at the house and the grave. Our neigh
bor5 and friends showed US much kind
ness and rendered valuble aid on this
occasion. Our dear sister mas gone to
rest and to be with Jesus and many
loved ones, whom we trust have pre-
ceded Der there. Her gentle spirit has
passed beyond the reach Of suffering
aud sorrow. She is at rest.
She leaves a husband and children,
an aged mother, brothers and sisters,
besides many other near relatives, who
w mourn the loss OF her, but their loss
is her gain. Then, dear husband and
chidaep, aim to be submissive to the
will OF Him who doeth all things well,
aud say, Not my will, but Time be
DONE" Let it DO our constant aim and