The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1913-08-21
DEATH OF MRS. j. F. EDWARDS.

Mrs. J. F. Edwards died at her home in
this place last Monday at 5:15 p. M, after
an Illness OF about two months, in the fifty
third year Of her age. She was born in
. Bossier Parish March %, 1850, and was
daughter Of Maj. and Mrs. K. T.. Wyche,
deceased we'll known and most highly
esteemed citizens of this parish She was
united in marriage to Mr.. J. F. Edwards
May II. 1885, and is survived by devoted
husband, two daughters, three sisters.
three brothers and a large number of rela-
tives.
No fire that can be kindled upon the altar
of speech can relume the radiant spark that
persisted in death Monday. No blaze born
in all our eulogy can burn beside the sun
light of her useful life; for after all, there
is nothing more sublime or more SOUL
satisfying than we'll rounded life.
A gifted writer appreciated this noble
truth when he said: 81 have seen the
light that cleaned from the headlight Of
some giant engine rushing onward through
the darkness, needless Of opposition, fear
less of danger, and thought it was grand.
| have seen the light come over the eastern
hills in glory, drawing the hazy darkness
like mists before sea born gale, till leaf
and tree and blade of grass glittered in the
myriad diamonds of the morning ray, and
thought it was grand. have seen the
light that leaped at midnight athwart the
storm swept sky, shivering over chaotic
clouds, mid bowling winds, till cloud and
darkness and the shadow haunted earth
flashed into midday splendor, and l knew
it was grand. But the grandest thing next
to the radiance that flows from the Almighty
throne, is the light of noble and beautiful
life wrapping itself in benediction round
the destines of men, and finding its home
in the blessed bosom of the everlasting
God"
Mrs. Edwards was a devoted wife and
mother, recognizing that the special field
OF labor to which God called her was the
home. Here she devoted her time and
strength toward making it happy and
attractive place. She took deep interest
in the welfare of others, always prompt to
do what she could to relieve any who were
sick or in distress. Only those who knew
her best could appreciate her kind and
gentle influence. A devout member of the
Methodist Church, she took an active in
terest in the promotion of every good work
She was, indeed, an earnest Christian. Her
pious habit fixed itself in permanent char
acter. Her religious convictions were deep
and abiding, and was controlled by grea,
principles. Her religious life was not
snowy, but like the "tree planted by the
rivers of water,'' its growth was steady,
and brought forth its fruit in its season.
She will be sorely missed in her home, in
her church and in her wide circle of friends
and relatives.
The heartfelt sympathy of all 60 out to
the bereaved and mourning household
May the tender, plying Father be near unto
them in their great sorrow and brighten
the darkened home.
The remains of deceased we're buried in
Fillmore Cemetery Tuesday afternoon in
the presence of a large number of sorrow.
ing friends. The funeral services were
conducted by the Rev. J. M. Brown, pastor
of Haughton Methodist Church.