The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-17

On last Sunday afternoon at $50 O'Clock.
the gentle spirit OF Mrs. Mary F. Hammond
the, beloved wife OF Mr.. q. ", Hammonl
esrth 10 the "beautifui home OF the soul" :
The deceased had been In decling health
for some time. but was up and about, the
house only one week previous TO hel
eI pected. even to those Of tho househo old q,
we'll as tc her friends. Mrs. Hammond wa.
thedaughter Of the late P, ., Rutledge, and
dayp. therefore her good works and deed1
are known TO this community. and although
she has p .ssed away they will live on for
ever.
Her life was one Of unseflshness, as she
was always ready 10 relieve suffering 'hu;
manity. 10 help those In need, and TO o afl
the good she could. She WAS OF bright, SUD
ny disposition and ever sought 10 make life
bright and ha ppy for those around her, 81
all times willing to give up her own pleasure
for the happiness OF others.
AZ wife she was atfeotonaie and faith
ful, asa mother devoted aud indulgent, and
aB friend she was kInd hearted and true
She Joined the Methodist Episcopal Church
OF this city when quite young and has up u
the; ti1ne OF her death been an aotive, 1ealoQs
and faithful member In the choir, In the
Sunday School, In the prayer meeting In the
regular service, In the Societies, 10 fact sns
went about doing pood, and was all her life
a "Wihing worker" In the Masters Vineyard.
She has raised large family OF sons al d
daughters to whom she has lett an inherI-
tance Imore priceless than rubies and gold
q spotless character and beautiful example
of a happy christian life. May each one Of
them together Win istner and husoand rec:
example is 70 gain the best In lie, and wear
q fadeiess crown In the world TO come. She
ls not dead, but has just begun 10 live, hny-
Ing entered upon that life which Ii eternal
the few feeting years that shall intervene 70
SesutiiaRfR beau tiRRtt Rtity of aoId whose builder add
maker is God. Let pt strive like her 70 be
be robed and ready, Yes that's all OF life. IT. We
would gain the victory in The end.
In her death she was surrounded by, her
loved ones. husband, sons, daugnters and
sisters save one, Mrs. Murray who was loo
far away TO arrive In time. The relatives
from distance were;
Mr. and Mrs. Brogdou, Mrs. Sue Beachsm,
Atlanta, Mrs. e. j. Felton, Athens. Mr.. Q. +,
aa%%aRa aapd sPsa,sniHarS ar Gaines
Mr.. and Mrs. Harllng and Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Hammond Of Columbia were present
1T the funeral services.
The scene around the death bed was one Q1
extreme sadness and grief, but they sorroW
not as those without nope, remembering that
th cir loss Is her eternal gain.
Funeral services were conducted In the
Methodist Church at 8 O'Clock Monday after.
noon by her pastor Rev. Stokes In the pres
eace OF an unusually large assembly Of s2r-
rowing friends. Intermsnt was, made In
Upper Long Cane Cemetery In the presence OF
q large gathering OF relatives and friends who
assembled TO pay their last tribute Of love
and esteem for her they loved SO wsll while
on earth.
Her last resting place was made. bright ~
grave by loving and gentle hands; sweetest
emblerns Of love and affection,
The bereaved family have the sincere
sympathy Of this entire community. 1905,