Butts County GaArchives Obituaries.....Floy Henry September 1888
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Middle Ga Argus

Floy Henry

Floy Henry, the little daughter of Mr. And Mrs. W. H. Madddox, was born 
September 26,1883, and died after an illness of two months with typhoid fever, 
August 18th,1887.

Previous to her attack of fever little Henry enjoyed buoyant health and was a 
lovely type of childish beauty.  Her mind was exceedingly perceptive for a 
child and her disposition was as sweet as her countenance.  The merry laugh – 
almost like music – that fell from her lips was delightful company for her 
little sister and brother and a joy to the loving parents.  No wonder that the 
hearts of the young parent’s were warmed with love and admiration as they saw 
the smiles and the roses dawn upon the fair little face, and watched the 
innocent sparkle of eyes that had never seen human depravity and moral 
corruption.  As their eyes rest upon this bright picture it is very natural 
that they should indulge in the hope that such a child might grow up an honor 
and a blessing to them.   And might they not hope that the trials and the 
infirmities of their declining years would be lightened and alleviated by those 
little hands?  It seems that such reflections would be the natural result of 
beholding so promising a child. 

But the Father who doeth all things well had a greater claim upon little Henry 
than those who were so dear to her on earth.  The little cheeks lost their 
bloom, the expressions became grave and thoughtful, and vigor in the agile 
limbs has been succeeded by quietude.  Sickness has invaded the happy home; and 
days multiply and the weeks run into months.  The little sufferer grows 
weaker.  All are aware that the end is at hand.  In a clear and distinct voice 
the dear little asks for “Mama.”  Mama bends low over the precious form – the 
little arms encircle her neck for the last time.   With a breaking heart the 
mother gave her child a farewell embrace and resigned her to the Maker whose 
love is infinite.

Bereaved ones, I know you are sad, but if there is any occasion for weeping it 
should be from the knowledge that our condition is so far inferior to that of 
little Henry.

Middle Ga Argus – Week of September 6,1888


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