Obituary of Ruth Irons Sheridan, Hardin County, Illinois Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives Copyright 1999 Wanda Reed Name of Deceased: Ruth Irons Sheridan Name of Newspaper: Hardin County Independent Date of Newspaper: In the midst of life we are in death and has been fully demonstrated to us in the taking from us of a dear wife, daughter friend and classmate in the person of Ruth Irons Sheridan. She was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Irons. Ruth was born January 17, 1913, and she departed this life November 7, 1930. She was united in marriage to Luther Sheridan of Cave-in-Rock June 1, 1930. To him she was a devoted companion. She professed faith in Christ and united with the M.E., church at Rosiclare in the spring of 1925; where she yet held her membership at the time of her death. Ruth possessed a disposition that endeared her to all with whom she met. She was always willing and ready to help make her school a success. She always met her teachers with a smile and kind words. Dear husband, parents, friends and classmates, while our hearts heavy,may we not weep as those without hope but may we look to Him who is always willing to comfort and help us, and with our blessed Savior say "Father, not my will but Thine be done.." She leaves to mourn her passing an aged grandfather, her parents, a husband, four uncles and a host of relatives and friends. The esteem in which Ruth was held by the people was shown by the large concourse of friends at her funeral and by the beautiful floral offerings. The funeral was held at the M. E. Church of Rosiclare by Brother E. E. Montgomery of Elizabethtown. Her remains were then taken to the IOOF Cemetery at Elizabethtown where they were laid to await resurrection. A true friend, Mattie S. Hamp ------------------------------------------------------------------ USGENWEB 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 Reed