Rapides County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....Butter, Ellen Virginia July 18, 1923
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source: Weekly Town Talk (Alexandria, Louisiana) Saturday, August 18, 1923, page 7

MISS ELLEN V. BUTTER - On Tuesday morning, July 17, 1923, at 10 o'clock, the 
Angel of Death silently entered the home of Mr. J.H. Butter, near Forest Hill, 
La., and claimed for its victim his sister, Miss Ellen V. Butter, "Aunt Ellen," 
as she was known to all, was a daughter of J.H. and S.E. Butter, who have gone 
on before to meet their Savior. Aunt Ellen had attained the age of 66 years, 
three months and 26 days. She united with the Baptist church in her girlhood 
days, and has since lived a devoted Christian life. She leaves to mourn her 
loss, two sisters and one brother, besides a host of relatives and friends.

Aunt Ellen was loved by all who knew her. She had been in had [sic] health for 
several months, but bore her suffering with patience. She always had a cheerful 
greeting for all. Her gentleness of manner and kind disposition won her the 
friendship of all who knew her, and the memory of her unselfish devotion to 
family and friends will always linger to cheer them in their sad hour of 
affliction. It seems like a dream that she has gone from us to Him, never to 
return, and in the midst of these sad hours we can but remember He doeth all 
things well; and may her pure life prove the beacon light which will light our 
pathway to that beautiful city above, where pain and sorrow will be no more.

On the morning of the 18th of July, 1923, mid a sorrowful gathering of friends 
and relatives the remains were laid to rest in the Butters' cemetery near her 
home. Many and beautiful were the floral offerings.

We now have a new treasure in heaven, and because this is true, this happy 
place, wherever it may be, is today dearer to us than ever it was before.

Rocks and storms she fears no more,
While on this eternal shore.
Drop the anchors, furl the sail - 
She is safe within the veil.

A nephew, FOSTER
  

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