Obituary of Sue F WILSON, Crawford County, Illinois This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Jim Admire This obituary was sent to me. I have no connection to anyone listed herein or no further information about them. ROBINSON CONSTITUTION MARCH 29,1899 JNO. S. ABBOTT, PUBLISHER. Office, West Side of Square, Up Stairs SUE F. WILSON. What a strange feeling this word brings to all thinking humanity! We know every thing must die, and yet because of the fact that we cannot, from actual experience, fully realize just what it is to be in the Great Hereafter, we all approach this great end with more or less feelings of dread. Not so with the subject of this sketch. On Thursday morning, March 23rd, 1899, at the early hour of one o'clock, surrounded by her family and a few of her personal friends, Mrs. Sue F. Wilson's spirit took its departure from its temporal body and has gone to its eternal home. This human soul came into being in Palestine, Ill., May 5th, 1837, where she lived for six years, at which time she came with her parents to the place where the city of Robinson now is, Francis Waldrop, her father, building the second house in Robinson. On the fifth day of Dec. 1855, she was married to William "Carroll" Wilson, and moved back to Palestine where she spent a few years until her husband was elected to the office of County Clerk, at which time she removed to Robinson, where she spent the balance of her life, except the term while Mr. Wilson was Deputy State Treasurer, during which time they resided in Springfield. In May, 1856, at the early age of nineteen, Mrs. Wilson united with the Presbyterian church at Palestine. On her return to Robinson she and her husband did as much, if not more, than any others in the organization of the church at this place, where she has done her greatest work in the church. Those who know best how this church struggled in its infancy to succeed will best remember the constant, faithful effort and self sacrifice this good woman made for the welfare of the church. While she was spared her health she was always at work for the Master. Nothing that could be accomplished by her efforts to advance the cause of Christ was left undone-always able to attend to her duties and accomplish for humanity in bringing into the fold of the Good Shepherd as many if not more than any other person. In her constant labor for humanity the station in life or the surroundings of the people were not considered by her for a moment. The poor and the afflicted everywhere who came in contact with this noble life will miss her most. For more than twenty-two years she had been an invalid, unable to walk a step or even take hold of and lift a cup of water to her own lips, and yet, in this crippled condition , she was constantly administering to the wants of others. Her great Christian fortitude made her life even in her sorest affliction a constant sunshine, and many of her neighbors and friends often visit her at her home to receive from her inspirations of the peace and joy that were always radiated from the life of this soul, even in her darkest hours. Always a great temperance worker, she was a charter member of the W .C. T. U., and for years had been an honored officer in the county organization, and was one of its most prominent members until her death. This was indeed a great life! For more than one-third of her entire life in a condition that it would been constantly administered to by others and yet she was always giving instead of receiving, a nd seemed to realize in truth that it is more blessed to give than to receivea. The Great Master, finally realizing that her work was finished here gave the summons and she is no more. She has gone from earth, but her example lives on and the good that she hath done will live throughout the ages and her memory will be enshrined in the hearts of her many friends. The funeral services took place at 2:30 p. m. Saturday, March 25th, from the First Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. F. W. Wilman , pastor, assisted by Rev. C. A. Beckett of the M. E. church. The text chosen by Rev. Wilman, "Come Unto Me all ye that Labor and are heavy Laden and I will Give You Rest." The sermon was eloquent and impressive, after which Rev. Beckett, in a few well chosen words, he having been since his first in the city a warm personal tribute to her grand life. The casket was covered by many beautiful floral tributes presented by friends from a distance and by the local Union of the W.C.T.U. who attended in a body. The remains followed by a large procession of sympathizing friends and were laid to rest in the Robinson Cemetery to await the morning of the resurrection. A Friend In Loving Remembrance By Mrs. May Stephens, Mrs. Lizzie Lewis, Mrs. Nancy Titus Com. Whereas, we recognize the unerring wisdom of our Heavenly father in all thing, yet we sadly miss the link transported from the golden chain that so closely binds our hearts in union for God, and home and every land; therefore be it. Resolved, that in the death of sister Sue F. Wilson the Union has lost a charter member, an earnest worker and a true friend, the community a woman whose hands were quick to help in time of need, the church a faithful consistent member, the husband a devoted, faithful, loving wife. Resolved, that the heartfelt sympathy of Robinson Woman's Christian Temperance Union be extended to the family and we commend them for consolation to Him who doeth all thing well. Resolved, that these resolutions be printed in the county papers, and a copy be presented to the family. ***************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproducd in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. ***************************************************************** Contributed by: Jim Admire