Obituary of Rena Maguire, Washington Co, AR

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Submitted by: Barbara A Lewis <>
        Date: 14 Feb 2002
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Died, at the family residence on Middle Fork of White River, on Jan 27,
1897, Mrs. Rena Maguire, in the 31st year of her age.  The death of this
good woman was a source of deep grief to the community, and the sad event
has left an impression of sorrow upon the bereaved family that many bright
days must come and go ere its bitter pangs are dispelled.  The deceased was
born and raised in Washington County, was married to Wm.A. Maguire on Oct
8, 1883, to whom was born three children, all of them living, the youngest
being an infant son unconscious of his great loss. in the meridian of her
useful life,- an example for her little children,-she was called away by a
summons from the Master whom she was serving to live in a highter and
holier sphere.  The deceased was a member of the Methodist church, and her
last days of afflection and suffering were endured with christian
fortitude.  One of the links of the household chain has been broken, there
is a void in the heart which cannot be filled; yet we would not think earth
her only abiding place.  She was born for a higher destiny.  It's only when
the heart looks out beyond the roll of years and the fading of earthly
beauty that we can be reconciled to say, "Thy will be done" to the father
and dear little chldren.

How joyful is the thought that lingers
When our loved ones cross death's sea,
That when out labors here are ended,
With them, we shall ever be.
                           N. M.