Fayette County GaArchives Obituaries.....Mary A. Roberts McLean August 16 1905 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Linda Blum-Barton http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00003.html#0000645 April 21, 2004, 12:44 am The Fayetteville News, Friday, Aug 18, 1905 McLean Again it is our painful duty to record the death of two of our loved ones. On Wednesday, Aug. 16, at 2 P. M., our beloved sister, Mary A. McLean's spirit took its flight from earth to heaven to join that innumerable throng that is safely housed in that beautiful mansion prepared for those who love the Savior. Sister Mclean was 68 years old. She joined Antioch church Aug 9, 1871 and was baptized by Rev. J. S. Dodd. At the constitution of Harmony Grove, now Woolsey church she was a constituent member, and was a faithful and devoted one until her death. Our sister was noted for her bright and lovely disposition bringing cheer and animation to all who came in contact with her dispelling gloom and sorrow much as possible in homes that she visited. But it was in her own home circle that the beautiful traits of character shone with such brilliancy. In her own quiet and cheerful way would she teach her children and they will never forget. And none received more counsel and encouragement than her husband in his work for the Master. When discouragement and despondency would over take him she would encourage him to press forward in the work assigned him. She lived such a life that we may all strive to emulate with much profit to ourselves. Her funeral was preached by her beloved pastor R. E. Smith assisted by Brother W. A. Johnson from Acts, 9:36, and her body laid away in the cemetery to rest until the resurrection morn. ------------- August 13 her grand-daughter, Lutie Mclean, aged 16 daughter of L. C. and Mollie McLean, fell asleep in Jesus. How sad indeed to part with one so young and bright. But God knows what is best. Almost from her infancy she was a constant attendant in the Sabbath school, where she acquired a knowledge of God's word that surprised her parents and associates. Early in life she professed a hope in Christ, and at 12 years of age she was received as a member of Woolsey church, and was baptized by Rev. Lemuel Hooten Aug. 7, 1902. She was a constant and devoted member of her church. The progress she was making in christian life gave promise of much usefulness in the vine yard of the Lord. But her beautiful life is ended and she has gone to receive her inheritance in that bright world above. Yes, grandmother and grandaughter, whose characteristics were so much alike, were not long separated; but are together around the throne of God singing the song of Moses and the Lord. Bro. Smith and Bro. Johnson preached her funeral also from Rev. 21:25. She too, was laid away to rest till Jesus comes to awaken all who are asleep in him. We tender our sympathies to the bereaved families praying God to sustain. Done by order of the church Sept. 2, 1905. R. F. Smith, Moderator. H. C. Fortson Clerk pro tem. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 3.3 Kb