Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-03
NOBLE WOMAN 'SDEATH|
Mrs. Sarah Bradley Willard
Victim of Heart Failure.
NEWS A SHOCK TO FRIENDS
Venerable Wife of Henry A. Will
lard, Prominent Resident.
THE END COMES SUDDENLY
Deceased Was Noted for Charitable
Deeds and Was Beloved
by Many.
THE END COMES SUDDENLY

Mrs. Sarah Bradley Willard. one of
Washington's best known residents, and
wife of Henry a. Willard died unex-
pectedly of heart failure early this morn
ing at the Willard home. 1888 K street
northwest. Though Mrs. Willard had
been in Ill health for the last year. her
condition was considered satisfactory. and
the news Of her death proved to be
great shock to the many friends Of the
family. The deceased was seventy-eight
years of age.
All Of yesterday Mrs. Willard was APP
parently as we'll as usual. and was taken
In the afternoon for an airing In a wheel
chair by her nurse, remaining for a time
In FRANKLIN Park. Soon after retiring
last night, however, she complained of
suffering in her head. but this gradually
subsidized.
About II 30 o'clock the nurse entered
Mrs. Wizards room in response to
call. and found the patient alarmingly ILL.,
She Immediately summoned the members
OF the family and medical assistance.
Mrs. Willard gradually grew weaker and
passed away shortly after midnight
OF Distinguished Lineage.
Mrs Willard is survived by her hus-
band. one son. Henry X. Willard. and one
nephew, Joseph E. Willard. the latter at
one time lieutenant governor Of Virginia
Mira Willard was the daughter of Judge
Daniel Kellogg Of Westminster. VT. and
a great-granddaughte of Stephen Rowe
Bradley, the first United States senator
from that state. She was a resident of
Washington for more than fifty years,
and was much beloved by a host of
friends for her charitable work in various
institutions of the city and for her lovable
traits of character.
Funeral services are to be held at the
Willard home Saturday afternoon at 2:3O
moved to Westminster, VT, where the in
terment is to made either Sunday or
Monday. The services in Washington
will be conducted by Rev. DR.. John Van
the Unitarian Church at Nantucket, Mass.
Amiable and Charming Woman.
Mrs. Willard was regarded as one of
the most amiable and charming women,
both as a youthful matron and in her
later years. when she presented an ideal
picture Of serene old age. 1t is not many
years since she took an active interest
I'm charitable affairs. especially those
which concerned her church and the hos
pitfalls. She was particularly active in
the management of the Garfield Hospital
being vice president and member of the
board of managers of that institution.
The advance Of years in her case was
SO gradual that it caused little change
in her placid, happy. everyday life. even
the casual acquaintance coming under
the spell of her gentle manners and kind |
ly disposition. AS hostess. she was
most gracious. and at her golden we'd |
ding celebration and upon the birthday
anniversaries of herself and her husband |
she presided with a grace and delight !
that gave pleasure to every person who
passed over her threshold.
She represented a type of the old fash
Toned gentlewoman whose home was her
world. but whose graciousness and kindly
sympathy passed far beyond its confines
to every human being with whom she
came in contact, and in whose affairs