Elmore County AlArchives Obituaries.....Anne E. Cain June 6 1875
************************************************
Copyright.  All rights reserved.
http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm
http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/alfiles.htm
************************************************

File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by:
Ronald Bridges bridgesrd@knology.net March 13, 2004, 12:20 pm

The People's Banner; Saturday, June 26, 1875

  "On the morning of the 6th of June, after a protracted illness, which had 
been borne with great Christian fortitude, Mrs. Annie E. Cain, aged 33 years, 
quietly, serenely passed away to the spirit land. Indeed, so calm were her last 
moments, that the anxious loved ones and devoted friends who had so long and 
faithfully watched over her, could scarcely realize when the immortal part left 
its earthly casket, or the 'silver cord was loosed.'

        Such was her end, a calm release
        No clinging to this mortal clod;
        She closed her eyes and stood in peace,
        Before a smiling God

    This placid, tranquil close, was beautifully illustrative of life, 
remarkable for its gentleness, its loveliness and its purity. Around the home 
fires, her virtues shone brightest, and here about her, clustered all the fond, 
devoted affections of the unbroken circle. But this all attractive link has 
been severed and the 'one vancant chair' at last appears in this once happy 
household.
    We are taught that 'whom the Lord loveth, he chasteneth;' but oh! How 
difficult it is, for the human heart to bow in meekness, to these sad 
dispensations, and to be able to 'kiss the smiter's rod.' And yet, a life like 
her's affords abundant assurance to the loving ones who still linger behind 
that for her, 'it is better, far better to go, where pain, sin and sorrow can 
never intrude.'
    Annie was candid, truthful, sincere in all her words and acts; and those 
who knew her most intimately, loved her best and appreciated her friendship 
most.

    The writer of this brief tribute knew her long and well, and with no desire 
to intrude upon the sanctity of private grief, can truthfully say, that 
according to his estimate of her character, as daughter, wife, mother, sister 
and friend, she was without 'spot or blemish,' a true Christian woman.
    If words could assuage or soften, the grief of him, who is most bereaved, 
in this trying affliction, or of those precious jewels around him, most gladly 
would they be spoken; but He alone who directed the shaft can heal the wounds. 
To Him may they go and find consolation." (1)

(1) The People's Banner; Saturday, June 26, 1875


Note: Annie E. Buyck (b. 15 Dec 1841 in AL & d. 6 Jun 1875 in AL) married 
Reuben McDuffie Cain (b. 19 Feb 1837 in TN & d. 15 Apr 1912 in AL) on 2 Dec 
1858 in Autauga Co., AL. They are both buried in Wetumpka City Cemetery, 
Wetumpka, Elmore Co., AL

This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/

File size: 3.0 Kb