1916 Obituary of Lettie Rockett of Spearsville, Union Parish Louisiana

Submitted for the Union Parish Louisiana USGenWeb Archives by T. D. Hudson, 8/2005

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1916 Obituary of Lettie Rockett of Spearsville, Union Parish Louisiana

Farmerville "Gazette"
Issue of Wednesday, 26 July 1916
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DEATH OF LETTIE ROCKETT

On Wednesday, Jan. 19, 1916 the angel of death visited the home of 
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Rockett, and claimed as his own, their baby girl, 
Lettie.

She was born December, 9th, 1897, and died Jan. 19th, 1916. Age 18 
years, 1 month and 10 days.

All that loving hands could do for her was of no avail, for God, in 
his kingdom, had claimed her, where he has a place for her better than 
we could give.

It was so hard to give up Lettie, but we all know, that she is safely 
residing in the arms of the blessed Saviour. Weep not dear parents, do 
not grieve so for her, for we know that she is safe, where no harm can 
ever come, and that some sweet day we shall all be reunited in that home,
where no parting can ever come. Where we shall alway be happy with our 
loved ones.

It was so hard to give her up, but with breaking hearts, we had to say 
good-bye.

Lay away her things, wet with mother's pearly tears. How we shall miss 
Lettie through the coming, weary years! Gone from us is that bright 
jewel, that our heavenly father gave. Now we can only scatter flowers 
on our darling Lettie's grave.

A Friend.

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NOTE: 
   Lettie Rockett was the youngest child of Joseph Cannon Rockett (14 Nov 1847 – 11 Apr 1929) 
   and Mary Elizabeth Howell (23 Feb 1857 – 13 Mar 1945). In January 1916, Lettie was in her 
   nightgown in front of the fire in her parent's home. A spark caused her nightgown to catch 
   on fire, and she ran. She died from the resulting burns.