Harford County MD Archives Obituaries.....Whiteford, Mary E. September 18, 1891
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Delta Herald and Times, Delta, Pennsylvania September 25, 1891
OBITUARY
MARY E. WHITEFORD
Mrs. Mary E. WHITEFORD, wife of James R. WHITEFORD, died at her home at 
Cambria, on Friday night. Mrs. WHITEFORD has, for several years, been in 
delicate health, and for nearly a year has been confined to her home, being 
able to go out only on pleasant days and only for short distances.
     About the first of August she grew worse and although some days she 
seemed a little better she rapidly declined during the past six weeks, and 
died on Friday night last, as stated, surrounded by her family and a number of 
her friends.
     Mrs. WHITEFORD was widely known, and universally beloved. Her like was 
characterized by a firm christian faith and submission to the Divine will. She 
seemed to realize that the church is the body of Christ, and she as a member 
of the church was a member of Christ's body, and therefore she was always 
laboring for the spiritual and temporal welfare of the church, believing that 
she should thus extend the power of the preached gospel, and glorify her Lord 
the great head of church.
     Mrs. WHITEFORD was also specially devoted to her home and family. A 
faithful wife and mother. No sacrifice was too great for her if it would yield 
good to her husband and children. As a friend she was sincere. In the church, 
at home and wherever known, she had the affection and confidence of all. Her 
last hours were most precious to the Christian heart. Without a fear she spoke 
to her family of her approaching death and counseled all to live near the 
Saviour. A few hours before her death she expressed to her pastor her absolute 
trust in Chrust, and afterward sent for friends to sing for her. She selected 
the pieces and evidently enjoyed every word. One of her last requests was to 
sing, "It is well with my Soul." Less than a half hour afterwards she passed 
away.
     Her funeral took place on Monday morning. Services was held in the Slate 
Ridge church of which she was a member. Services was held in the Slate Ridge 
church of which she was a member. The pastor, Rev. A. Lewis Hyde conducted the 
services and preached from text 1 Thess. 4:18 "Wherefore comfort one another 
with these words." Rev. J. D. Smith also spoke, and Revs. K.J. Stewart, A.G. 
Parker, T.M. Crawford, T.H. Wright and J. Cadwallader took part in the 
services.
    The pall-bearers who were selected by Mrs. WHITEFORD, were Messrs J. Polk 
STREET, W. Scott WHITEFORD, J. Ross SCARBOROUGH, James DAVIS, James BUTLER and 
W. J. JOHNSTON. The funeral was one of the largest ever known in this 
vicinity, the church being filled and a large number unable to get in.
Source: Delta Herald and Times, Delta, Pennsylvania September 25, 1891
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RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
For Mrs. Mollie WHITEFORD, who died September 18, 1891
WHEREAS it has pleased our Heavenly Father who is holy wise and just in all 
his ways, to remove from out midst, by death, our beloved president, Mrs. 
Mollie WHITEFORD, who has been president of our Slate Ridge Sewing Society 
since its organization, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that while we bow in submission to the divine Will, it is with full
realization of the great loss with which our society has met.
RESOLVED, That we as associate members testify to her true Christian character 
and her zeal in performing all duties, especially those of her church.
RESOLVED, That our society has lost a faithful and efficient worker, which we 
most deeply feel.
RESOLVED, That these resolutions be read to the society, a copy of them given 
to the family of the deceased, and that they be published in the DELTA HERALD 
and TIMES
By order of Secretary,
            Mrs. H.C. RAMSAY
Sept. 28, 1891
Source: Delta Herald and Times, Delta, Pennsylvania October 2, 1891

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