Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1911-06-22
CONE TO HER REWARD

The funeral services of Mrs. w. r.
Pope, whose death came suddenly and
very Unexpectedly, were conducted the
18th of June, by her pastor, Rev. w.
D. Dew, in the Southern Methodist
Church, in Pikeville, Tenn. 1t is said
that on this very sad occasion one Of
the largest concourses of people was
brought together that has ever been
seen in the town of Pikeville. There
was not standing room in the spacious
auditorium. The people stood In a
solid column twenty feet or more from
the main entrance of the church. This
assemblage met to pay tribute of re-
spect to this much beloved christian
lady. The text used on this occasion
is found in ] Samuel 20:3, There is
but step between me and death. -
Mrs. Pope's maiden name was Miss
McReynolds, She was born in 1916,
and at the age of 90. in 1866, she was
m arried to Mr. w. R. Pope, and of
this union were born five children, one
of which died in infancy. The names
of the remaining sons are as follows:
Joe Pope, Samuel Pope, Thomas Pope
and Lewis Pope. These sons are very
prominent citizens of Pikeville. They
are energetic, upright christian men,
men of sterling character. They are
also of the wealthiest citizens of Bled-
soc County, and stand at the forefront
along many lines.
Mrs. Pope was not only an amiable
lady possessing many excellent quail
ties, but she was a devoted Christian
woman. She joined the Southern
Methodist Church when very young
girl, only about sixteen. But her light
as a consecrated Christian has been
shining constantly and brightly all
these years. Though dead she yet
speaketh. For years she has taught
Sunday School class, thus having this
splendid opportunity Of doing valuable
work for the young mind and heart in
training them for the Master S service.
Few women have done so nobly. The
many precious truths uttered by this
sainted woman to her Sunday School
class will be treasured in the memoir
les of her many friends left behind.
May they continue to profit by her
splendid advice, and become wiser I'M
to salvation, till they hail her on the
other shore. May the providence
which took her away be sanctltied to
the good of her surviving husband and
sons, and all her friends.
She leaves a husband and four sons
and two brothers with many other
friends to mourn their loss, but, thank
God they do not mourn as those who
have no hope. They are well assured
that their loss is her gain. May they
all meet in heaven.
The remains of Sister Pope we're
laid to rest in the Pikeville cemetery |
in the presence Of many heart broken
and weeping friends. Many flowers
were placed ON and around the grave.
The following day after the interment,
large bouquets of flowers, and mag
nificent cross, anchors and hearts made
of the prettiest flowers that could be
in Chattanooga, arrived, and
the sons with the Woman's Home Mis-
sion Society, of which Mrs. Pope was
and number of others
to the newly made grave,
and this floral procession most beauti
fully and exquisitely decorated the
grave.
Sister Pope believed in experimental
and enjoyed the influence and
witness of the Holy Ghost, which was
to her shelter in the time of storm.
She, with perfect confidence cast her
burdens upon the Lord, and always
took everything to Him in prayer, and
out of the experimental fact that she
was sustained in every trial she pour
ed consolation into other burdened
hearts. w. d. D.
Pikeville, Tenn.