OBITUARY: Mary Emeline (Stacy) Wall, 1849-1918, Mitchell County, Iowa

[Mitchell County Press]




                         Obituary-Mrs. George Wall

Mary Emeline Stacy was born September 2, 1849 at Dover, Illinois, and died
February 6, 1918 at Early, Oregon.

She was the eldest daughter of Homer I. and Amelia L. Stacy.  At the age of
7 years she came with her parents to Mitchell county, Iowa.  Her father
platted the town of Stacyville, which bears his name.  Here she grew to
womanhood.  On December 27, 1877 she was united in marriage with George
Wall, of Stacyville, who was engaged in the milling business.  In the home
prepared for her as a bride she spent nearly twenty-five happy years.

Six daughters and one son came to gladden the home, all of whom survive the
mother.

In the summer of 1901 the family removed to Early, Oregon, where they have
since resided.

Throughout all these years Mrs. Wall enjoyed superb health.  After a few
months of failing strength and only two days of illness, she quietly passed
away.  Her death was caused by heart failure.

Mrs Wall was raised in a Christian home; at the age of 24 years she united
with the Congregational church; her husband and seven children were also
members of this church.

Mrs. Wall will be long remembered for her generosity and hospitality, which
she dispensed lavishly; not only did the Home Missionary find a haven of
rest in his journeyings, but also her friends and acquaintances for miles
around her home were always sure of a welcome, even the poor Indian was
never turned from her door without food.  Although isolated in a measure
from the busy world, her home was liberally supplied with the best books
and periodicals both secular and religious, which she regularly shared with
less favored friends. Her rare gift of correspondence kept her in touch,
not only with her own family, but also with many friends of early years.

In the home made desolate by her removal, her devoted husband and daughter,
Amelia and Harriet remain the married daughters, Mrs. Charlotte Hartley, of
Walla Walla; Mrs. Delia Barry of Enterprise; Mrs. Rugh Geiss, of Pendleton,
Ore.; and Mrs. Ella Stevens, of Washington. Her only son, Home Stacy Wall
and family lived very near and were a continual joy and comfort.  She also
had twelve grandchildren. Her sisters, Mrs. Ed Stacy, Misses Delia and
Frances Stacy, of Osage, and Mrs. Harriet S. Reeves, of Willmar, Minn.,
and her brother, A. I. Stacy, of Osage, hold her in tender, grateful
remembrance.   "Her children rise up and call her blessed, her husband
also and he praises her."

The last service which was held in Bieglow and largely attended, was
conducted by her pastor; the text "Precious in the sight of the Lord is
the death of his Saints."          

          "Blessing she was, God made her so,
          And deeds of week-day holiness flowed
          from her noiseless as the snow.
          Yet she had never chanced to know 
          The aught was easier to bless:




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