TALBOT - MERIWETHER COUNTY, GA - OBITS  Mrs. Jennie
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                                      "Sweetly Resting"

The death angel with noiseless wings, 
Into the silent chamber came,
And with his gentle finger closed,
Her eyelids, for a sweet repose.

Peacefully and gently our dear friend and sister, Mrs. Jennie
L. Fielder, fell asleep in the arms of her Savior May 13, 1902,
near Box Springs, Ga. She was born April 4, 1858, in the happy
home of her parents, Mr. Josiah T. and Mrs. Mary McLaughlin, at
Oak Ridge, Georgia.

It was my happy privilege to have known this lovable woman from
her earliest childhood, and among the most sacred and precious
memories of gone-by days are the dear associations of her home
life.

Being blessed with the hallowed influence of godly parents,
whose tender love was always manifest, she grew up with the
true principle of life, deepening and broadening, as she
advanced in years, and making that "wise choice," she united
with the people of God in early life and by her daily walk
adorned her profession as a Christian.

Her chief characteristic was faithfulness. Unassuming in
manner, gentle in spirit, she performed her duties at home and
abroad with quietness and good cheer; always ready with a smile
or kind word to make life more cheery and its burdens lighter.

There was some unseen power in her being that at once won and
drew little children to her. What higher enconium could be
offered as a tribute than to publish that she was loved by
little children?

Her fondness for them was most admirable, a beautiful
exemplification of the mind and spirit of her blessed Master.

The sorrows of life in bereavement in extreme suffering and in
the loneliness of home without mother and father were mingled
with the happy experiences of her well spent life.

Patient and nurturing in continuous labors in behalf of her
suffering loved ones, she shone as a morning star.

On February 2, 1898, she was united in marriage to Mr. J. T.
Fielder, of Box Springs, and their united life, though of short
duration, was one of happiness. To them was born a son, little
William, who, tarrying but a short time was transplanted into
the kingdom above.

The remaining four years of her life were blighted with
disease, and though discouraging in its nature, she was bright
and hopeful, choosing rather to look on the bright side, and
oftentimes by her cheerful and happy spirit she was a reproof
to those who visited her, administering more help and comfort
than they were able to give.

A few days before she left us she wrote me in these words, "I
am trusting in the Lord, He knows best. Ever remember me in
prayer."

The lord bless the stricken husband and help him to lay all at
the feet of Jesus and follow him daily, and with the sweet
promises of God in his heart wipe away the silent tears and
rejoice in the thought that her sufferings are over and that
her happy spirit is feasting on joys immortal.

May the Lord comfort all that mourn her loss and help them to
be ready when the summons come to meet their God.

                                                                                                   Lethia

Published in the Vindicator, June 6, 1902