Monroe-Coweta County GaArchives Obituaries.....Arnold (Tributes), Nancy C. [Owens] (Mrs. James Davis) October 24, 1909 ************************************************ 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: Candace (Teal) Gravelle http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00023.html#0005680 August 25, 2006, 11:04 pm "The Herald & Advertiser" Newnan, Coweta Co., Georgia NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, November 19, 1909 SKETCH IN MEMORY OF MRS. J.D. ARNOLD On Sabbath evening, Oct. 24th, Mrs. J. D. Arnold died at the home of her daughter Mrs. A. P. Bowers. Mrs. Arnold, nee Miss Nancy C. Owens, was a native of Monroe county where she was born in 1840; hence, at the time of her death, she had almost reached the promised three score and ten years. Moving to this county in 1857, which date marks the time of her marriage, Mrs. Arnold brought with her, her church letter which she placed with her husband's in the Ebenezer Baptist church. Of this church, she remained an active, zealous, consistent member until death. Then, we believe, was transferred from the church militant to the church triumphant. Mrs. Arnold's death was as she wished it. A few hours before she was taken sick, in conversation with her daughter, she expressed the desire that she might not outlive her husband and also that she might not live to be helpless and thus a constant care to loved ones. Owing to ill health, the last thirty- five or more years of Mrs. Arnold's life were spent at home. Here she accomplished a great and good work. Here she exerted a strong influence upon her children and grandchildren. Being delirious duringh the last day of her sickness, her mind returned to her own home and household duties. Of these things she talked almost constantly with those who waited at her bedside. For more than twelve hours, in her deliruim, she toyed with the bed covering, moving her hands as if sewing. She talked of being anxious to finish a piece of work. Occasionally her daughter would persuade her to rest, as continual sewing was tiring her arms. But she would rest only a short while, then begin again, insisting that she must finish that work. Thus she continued, hour after hour. Finally, a little more than an hour before her death, she moved the quilt as if folding it up saying as she did so, "Now I have finished my work." Then lying back peacefully, as a little child in its mother's arms, she was soon asleep, asleep to wake on a brighter and fairer shore. May the bereaved find comfort in the thought that hers was a finished work. Leaving it thus completed, she has passed to her reward, to hear the "well done, good and faithful servant." A Friend. (Transcribed by Candace [Teal] Gravelle - http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00023.html#0005680 - August 20, 2006) - - - NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, December 3, 1909 TRIBUTE TO MRS. NANNIE ARNOLD The Angel of Death with silent, swift wings, came into the home of our beloved sister Mrs. Nannie Arnold and bore her sweet spirit safely home. She was born in 1840 and was reared in Monroe county, Ga. She united with Ebenezer Baptist church in 1857 and remained a member there until her death. She was married to Mr. J.D. Arnold in January 1857 and departed this life Oct. 24, 1909. She leaves a husband, four children and twenty-four grandchildren to mourn her loss, one daughter having preceded her to the grave several years ago. We extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy. Sharpsburg friends. - - - NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, December 10, 1909 WORDS OF COMFORT TO THE GRANDCHILDREN OF MRS. J.D. ARNOLD Dear Children, Grandmother has gone, yes, gone, and is now enjoying life the purest, the best, the eternal and everlasting life above, "Oh, give me that life." Those are a few words of a feeble prayer that fell from her trembling voice on Friday night. Dear children, it is useless for me to tell you she loved you. She has nursed and ministered to every one of you. Doubtless many of you will ever remember her parting words "be good boys, children". God grant, whenever you are tempted to be led astray, that you may hear the echo of that still, gentle voice saying "be good boys, children." Think how many prayers she uttered in your behalf. Those prayers have ceased, yes, have ceased. But may her example live on and on. Some of you were left to her care and keeping while very young. She felt the responsibility very great and ofttimes said she wondered why she could not have died in your dear mother's stead. But perhaps all will be revealed some day. Although bowed down in grief she faced the responsibility like a soldier of the Cross. No doubt you often teased and worried her but I want to say she freely gave, and always pleaded with our Heavenly Father on your behalf. Dear children, your grandfather is left here to us. He too prays for you and how many times have I heard him say, "I am proud of my grandchildren." Let me say to you, be kind and gentle to him. Show him that you love, cherish and sympathize with him. It will help him to bear his loneliness and grief. Above all, children, be Christian boys and girls so you may be able to inherit that eternal and everlasting life. ~~An Aunt. Nov. 24, 1909. (Transcribed by Candace [Teal] Gravelle - http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00023.html#0005680 - August 22, 2006) File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/monroe/obits/a/arnoldtr5206gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 5.6 Kb