The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-03
OBITUARY.

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 Entered into Paradise, Tuesday De- cember 24. 1907, at 5:s5 p. m.. at .'Ten Oaks" Jacksonville. Alabama. Ann l Peyton Rowan.
 Deceased was the daughter of Jacob and Sara Hoke Forney. She was born in Lincolnton. North Carolina, Decem- Der II, 1928. and removed with her parents to Jacksonville, Ala. when 9 years of age. On April Is, 1856, she was married to Mayor Rowan.
 Only a few short months ago. the aged partner of her life passed over into Paradise. full of years and of good works. We said then that such U man was U rare gift to mankind. We say now, with equal truth, that woman kind is rarely adorned by such wo- man. For fifty-one years this cou- pie illustrated to this community the perfection of welded life and the Christian home. There was not a wo- manly virtue or Christian grace that she did not possess. This sounds ex- travagant; and indeed, habitual flat tery of the dead invests the well-earn- or eulogy with suspicion and criticism. But in truth, to those who had the privilege of knowing Mrs. Rowan, sne was the model woman in all the rela- tions of ilfe. As wife and mother, she was the embodiment of tenderness. pa tience, and firmness; combining wise economy with generous hospitality.
 As a member of society, her example was well worthysof emulation. Cos sip was summed by her. Charity was large mantle amply spread over the faults and foibles Of others. In dis tress. sickness, misfortune or affitct- ion she was tbe "Ministering Angel" She was the aggressive peacemaker. who Is the special recipient Of the Divine Benediction.
 As friend she was frank. sincese. constant, and sympathetic.
 As a member of the church she was eminently consistent, devout and loyal constantly adorning the doctrine of God, our Savior, by her walk and con- versation.
 Her house was the home Of the Bish- op. In her the Rector found drlend. firm and true, who, while recognizing his infirmities as man, entered lnto and sympathized with his difficulties and discouragements as a priest, ana did all she could to tighten his bur dens and hold up his hands. She rec ognized in the frail human the divine ly sent messenger and receiVed anu honored him as such.
 At all the meetings of the parish, at all the services of the church. In all church. work, she was present ana heIpful with words of encouragement. with conscientious effort and with ho- eral offerings. Nor was 1t with her a matter of duty only. 1t was prtvi- lege. Not must I" but may l, was her attitude.
 Thus It was that when months be- fore demise she knew the end was ap- preaching, there was no dread or the future ITO depart and be with Christ was far better" gro live was Christ; and to die was gain" As daily the outward man perished, the spiritual man was renewed by the eye of Faith She was only waiting.
 On Sunday, December 22. there was A decided change for the worse, which gradually increased until on TuAsday' surrounded by all of her children. the Rector, and a few relatives, calmly she fell "Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep; From which none over wakes to weep having the testimony of good con science" In the communion of the Catholic Church, in the confidence or a certain Faith, in the comfort or reasonable, religious and Holy Hope. in favor with God. and in perfect char Ifv with all the world" leaving us all a luminous example of the Christ-lite to guide. to comfort and inspire us on our pilgrimage through this vale or tears.
 She leaves four children: Mrs. Ser nard Gaston, of Montgomery; and MISS Sallie L. Rowan, George H. Rowan and pr. John F. Rowan, of Jacksonvtile and a host of relatives and friends TO mourn her loss.
 RectOE.