The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-01-09
In Memoriam


from earth to be with the redeemed
around the Great White Throne. q She
was the daughter of josiah and Mar
asret Morrison, was born February,
IS, 1884. in Rowan county. N. C. Al
the early age of 10 years. she professed
faith in Christ and joined the Preshy-
terian church of which she remained a
most worthy, useful and consistant
member till her death.
She was married to Wiley G. Day in
1850. and to this happy union three
children were born. Mrs. Lizzie Hardy,
W. g. Day. and the late r. L. Day.
The one step son F. W. Day, whUm
she reared from childhood and loved as
her own, his children seemed as dear
to her asher own. grandchildren. truly
It can be said he and his family were
devoted to her. Her many loving
grandchildren, and great grandchildren
we're never so happy as when visiting
''Grandma's home, where. her gentle
tender words of kindness and counsel
Dasse 1t ajoy 20 each oae. Sdseiy skey
thsve sspsiesIcss hetitsgeta tAe messs
tory Of this pure Christian motnefs : No
Emofe beautiful and genuinely southern
hospitality could be found any whsfs
Ithan that which marked Grandma Days
home. Every one whose good fortune,
1t was to be in her home really enjoyed
it. Her life was one of unusual &C
tivity and vitality. seemed strong and
well almost to the last. She always
took a personal interest in the welfare.
comfort Of her paster, attended her
church she so much loved, regularly,
unless proVidentially hindered. She
loved her church society of which, shs
was one of the charter members. She
always contributed most. .liberally of
her means to the support of all the
causes of the church: also felt great
interest in her friends in the town and
community. was never called upon for
a contribution but what che responded
cneerfuliy and bountifuiy. HbeEsying.
"Fis more blessed to give than to re-
ceive." Hers was life and character
of singular beauty, quiet, unsssuming
purely unselfish, charitable, patient,
sweet spirited and gentle, always full
Of cheer; the fruit Of the spirit truly
abounded in her life. She numbered
her friends by those who knew her.
for truly, "None knew her but to love
ber. none named her but to praise. I"
Her life Of love and goodness together
with submission and trust in God, will
ever shine out to her loved ones ss Q
star leading them to Heaven. Although
God has been so good to spare her more
than three score and ten years. it Is
bard for Us to understand why in His
wise providence He called her away
just now. however. We must trustfully
saw" Even so Father. for so 1t seems
good in thy sight," and somewhere
the broken threads of life shall he
caught again, and then we'll under.
stand. God 10 our only refuge and
to Him we must bow in humble sob
mission, thanking Him. I'VE sorrow
not ss those who have no hope"
with the sweet assurance too, that
mother 10 not dead, but just passed
within the gate that shuts out all pain
and sorrow and is living the glorious
life Of the Redeemed In Hea zen. face
70 face" with God, the bright angels
and loved ones who have been waiting
for her.
The presence Of such life will be
sadly missed but her influence will ever
EFemsis urging thcse- Who sss lett t0l
grasp sad' bold in tseis despsst soussp
things eserasa sud divine. Truty ther
warmest sympsths of the entire town
Iss5 community 10 extended to the be-
Iresved family in this hour OF sors
ltr@ihle. Reaiizings too, she was ready
'snd when tbe summons csuse; her lsnpI
was trimmed and burning. She went
forth to meet the Bridegroom with con-
tidence and JOY. Death to her was an
entrance into the Fathers home. where |
she has already received the welcome
greeting. 'Well done good and faith |
fol servant"
The funeral vas conducted by Der
much beloved pastor, Rev. e. 4. Har-
pet after which she was laid 10 rest 10
the SomerviIIe cemetery BY the aide Of
her beloved husband who proceeded her
to the "Holy Land" many years ago.
A host Of friends were present to testi.
~ TO their love fer this life 80 radiant |
Undernesth bank Of gorgeous floral
offerings the sweet form of ''Grssdms'
Day rests to wait the bright resurrection !
morn.
I'VE are bowed beneath our sorrow,
And our eyes with tears are dim
Bat our God win lead us gently,
All our trust is stayed on Him."
TRUE FRIEND