Wilcox County AlArchives Obituaries.....Samantha Ray January 7 1906
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Wilcox Progressive Era, Thursday, January 18, 1906
Miss Samantha Ray.
  In Rehoboth, Ala., on Sunday night, Jan. 7, 1906, when all nature was 
wrapped in sable robes of midnight gloom the spirit of Miss Samantha 
Ray winged its flight to that Celestial city, and into the arms of the 
blessed Savior whom she loved and trusted. A once happy home is now 
plunged into sorrow, and a voice that was always welcome to the ears of 
a devoted sister and brother has been hushed by the death angel. She 
was kind and affectionate as a sister spreading light and joy 
throughout the home circle and making it attractive to every visitor. 
She was a consistent member of the Baptist Church and her strong faith 
in God and deep love for humanity made her hopeful cheerful and 
sympathetic.
  For some time her life was filled with physical weakness and at times 
here suffering was great. No one knew of her suffering as did her 
devoted sister and brother who were with her night and day and 
ministering to all her wants, and I know they have knelt by her bedside 
many times and prayed to the Heavenly Father if it be his will that she 
might be spared and the bloom of health restored to those pallid cheeks 
that were so dear to them. Alas! that kind father that never errs saw 
proper to pluck the full bloom rose and place it in that garden beyond 
where there are no burning rays of sunshine nor beating rains from 
clouds of sorrow to mar its everlasting beauty. "Tis sad, sad, that one 
so hopeful should thus die, but we know that God doeth all things well.
  The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Brother Marshall at their 
home in Rehoboth and at Hobb's grave yard they laid her to rest by the 
side of loved ones gone before. She leaves one sister and one brother 
and other relatives to mourn her loss. May God bless the bereaved ones 
and bring all together again in the home above.
             A Friend



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