Macoupin County IL Archives Obituaries.....Roach, Martha August 12, 1917
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Girard Gazette, Aug. 16, 1917
Martha H. Roach.  Martha H. Roach was born December 11th, 1836 near 
Scottsville, Illinois and died at her home in Girard, Illinois August 12th 
1917.  She was the daughter of Harvy and Delilah Cherry who were among the 
early settlers of this county.  She was united in marriage to John F. Roach 
November 14, 1852 of this union four children came to bless their home, two 
dying in infancy and the two surviving are Mrs. Mary Etta Lemons and J. Coy 
Roach, besides these there are 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.  Mr. 
and Mrs. Roach were received in the Girard Presbyterian Church in 1855 and were 
Charter members of this church.  Mrs. Roach being the last of the original 
charter members to respond to her masters call.  Being loyal to Christ and the 
church, she was a most devoted, active member always manifesting the keenest 
interest in its welfare, attending the services regularly, giving liberally to 
the support of the church in every way.  Many personal gifts have found their 
way into the church by her love and thoughtfulness.  A faithful member of the 
Missionary Society giving a generous free will offering each year always 
designating that a part of some be sent to foreign fields.  About two months 
ago she had a light stroke of paralysis and has slowly failed since.  During 
her illness she manifested the most cheerful disposition, being always glad to 
see her friends and felt the warmest interest in their welfare.  The prominent 
trait of her character was kindness and a desire to make others happy.  In her 
home relations, always contributing to the comfort and pleasure of those 
around, self sacrificing even to fault.  Her last moments were of peace and 
quiet, the rich perfume of her name and life can never be absent from the lives 
of those who knew her in her home.  Her biography is told briefly and best by 
saying "She was a Christian".  And to her noble Christian life and Character 
may be truly say "It was the end of a perfect day".  The funeral services were 
held Tuesday afternoon at the Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. F.W. 
McClusky and interment made in the Girard cemetery.

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