Obituary for Alice Dent Reed, Hardin County, Illinois Alice Dent Reed was born April 9, 1865 and died July 3, 1915 age 50 years, 4 months and 6 days. She married Russell J. Reed September 3, 1881. Born to this union 10 children, three of whom have passed on to their heavenly home, where the mother has gone to meet them. Sister Reed professed a hope in Christ February 1902 and united with the General Baptist Church at Keeling Hill, where she lived a faithful Christain 'til God said enough come home. Funeral services were conducted by the writer and Elder J.B., Tucker, from St. Mark 14th Chapter 8th verse, She hath did what she could. The text speaks for Sister Reed what we all would say of her a loving mother, a dear companion, a good friend and neighbor. She will be missed at home and in the community by all, but our loss in her gain. Dear father and children get ready ito meet her, where no farewells are said. She leaves a husband, 7 children and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Written by A.J. Clanton Taken from the Hardin County Independent 22 July 1915 ------------------------------------------------------------- UGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organiza- tions or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contri- butor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ------------------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Wanda Patton Reed