Lowndes County GaArchives Obituaries.....Sophia Walker Nelson  February 26 1889
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Valdosta Times - March 2,8, 1889

March 2, 1889. Mrs. Sophia Nelson, wife of Mr. Marion Nelson, died at her 
residence in Valdosta on Tuesday last, after a long illness. Her remains were 
buried at the family burying ground on their plantation by the side of her 
little twin child, on Thursday morning last. Mrs. Nelson was married when she 
was 16 years old, died in her forty-sixth year, and was the mother of 14 
children, 11 of whom are still living. She died peacefully after a life of 
usefulness and devotion to husband and children.

March 16, 1889. The icy hand of death has again visited a quiet home and 
removed therefrom an affectionate wife and a precious mother. She was the 
loving wife of Mr. Marion Nelson. After a lingering illness she passed away, 
leaving the thorny path below to walk the golden streets above. She was a 
faithful and loving wife and a devoted mother, ever ready to minister to the 
wants of her family. We would say to her husband and children not to grieve. 
She has gone to be with Jesus, and the same power that prepared her for Heaven 
can make you fit use for the Master's use, and then you can join her in the 
sweet song of of praise to the lamb. God is able to comfort you in this, your 
great affliction. He has said My grace is sufficient for thee. She always had 
a word of cheer for the distressed and visited the sick. She did not go with 
an empty hand, as well as to cheer. She went to comfort. She has gone to that 
rest that remains for the people of God. May you all meet your dear mother 
where parting will no more is my prayer. Jasper Mathis.

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