Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-10-05
In Memory of Caroline Agnes Fordyce.

At her home on Locust street, Clarks-
burg. w. Va. September y, 1911, the
sweet spirit of Caroline Agnes Fordyce
entered into eternal rest. She was the
only daughter of the late John II. ror-
dyce. and is survived by her molner,
Mrs. lula A., ard one brother, FRED
Fordyce. She lived her entire life In
Clarksourg, where she was well known
and highly esteemed. She received her
education at the Convent, Clarksourg,
and in the Normal School, Shepherds
town. w. Va, where, in ADDITION to the
regular course, she studied music and
French, it having been her original inten-
tion TO follow teaching as profession,
for which she was well fitted; but cir
cumstances interfering, she decided upon
a business career.
In the early days of her girlhood she
entered upon her life work, foregoing
MANY pleasures so dear to a young girl
heart. To her work she brought the
best that was in her, and by her efficiency,
diligence and faithfuness, won the confl-
dence and esteem OF her employers, as
well as OF her co-workerS. For 1our
years she held responsible position IN
the postoffice at ClarkSburg, and tor the
past thirteen years was identlflediWlth
the Traders National Bank, now known
as the Union National Bank, where her
services were highly valued, as atteSted
TO during her illness by their unbounded
kindness, of which she often spoke with
feelings of deepest gratitude.
About two years ago she suffered a
very had attack OF "grip," from which
she seemed to have entirely recovered;
during the past winter, however, another
attack left her in such serious condition
that il was decided to bring her 10 New
York. where several of the finest spec
ialistS in the city pronounced her trouble
a general break down from oVerWorK,
with the lungs seriously involved. upon
their advice she entered a sanatorlum, IN
the hope that her life might be saved.
Bravely, patiently and without complaint,
She made the fight for hei life, tor she
was Still young and life was sweet.
EVERYTHING knoWnt to science was brought
TO bear on her case, but it was too late.
Despite the hopeleSSneSS OF her case and
her almost constant suffering, many were
the acts of kindness that radlated from
her sick room in the Sanatorlum. Fruit
and other delicacieS, flowers, perhaps an
interesting book that had given her pleas
IRE. were unSelfiShly shared with others
TO whom her kind heart went out in SYM
pathy. although she had never known
them, but like ships passing in the night
she gave friendly signal, which cheered
others in distress and endeared her TO
them.
Of an unusually sunny nature, she was
an enjoyable companion at all times.
Many in Clarksburg will miss the CHEEKY
smile and kindly greeting as she went to
and from her work, day by day, Tor. so
many years. To the sweetness and SIM
plicity OF a little child was added a quiet
dignity, which always commanded re-
spect, and her warm and Sympathetlc
heart endeared her to all with whom she
came in contact. Although having lived
out not more than half her allotted days,
her work was done, her house in order,
swept and garnished, when the angel
crossed the threshold and lovingly said,
at is enough, my child; come up higher"
The burden has fallen from the tired
shoulders, and in company with the
spirits of loved ones gone before, she
basks in celestial sunshine, while Tor
those of us who loved her devotedly, the
light has gone out, and cropping in dark
ness we have left to us only the memory
of her sweetness and goodness, her lie
of brave self-sacrifice and devotion to
those she loved.
We cannot say, and we will not say
That she is dead. She is Just away
With CHEEKY smile and wave OF the hand.
Che hac wandered into unknown land,
And left us dreaming how very fair
II needs must be since she fingers there.
And we o, we, who wildly yearn
For the old-time step, and the glad return,
Let us think OF her faring on, as dear
In the love OF There as the love oil Here
Let us think OF her still as the same. say,
She is not dead. She is just away