Jennie Avery's obituary, Tecumseh, Lenawee County, Michigan

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Mrs. Frank D. AVERY

    Mrs. Jennie AVERY, nee LEE, beloved wife of F.D. AVERY, departed this life
at her home in Tecumseh Sept. 28, 1901.  She was born in Cambridge, Mich.,
Aug. 8, 1850 and was married to F.D. AVERY July 12, 1874.  In September of
that year the newly married couple moved to New York State and four years
later returned to Cambridge, Mich.
    In 1888 the family moved to Tecumseh, where they have since resided.  Five
children have been born to them, two of which died in infancy.  Three
children, Clarence, Jessie and Lisle, a daughter-in-law, a husband, an only
sister, Mrs. J. HAND of Cambridge, and a very large circle of friends mourn
her loss.
    Mrs. AVERY united with the Cambridge Baptist church about thirty years
ago.  When the family moved to Tecumseh she identified herself with the First
Baptist church, of which she was a member at the time of her decease.  She was
one of the most active members, always doing her work with cheerfulness and
great efficiency.  Mrs. AVERY was also a member if the Tecumseh W.R.C. and at
one time president of the society and always active in the work of the
society.  She was also a member of the Eastern Star and Research Circle.  She
was a faithful wife and mother, a generous, genial, energetic soul.
    That she was loved by all is evidenced by the very large attendance at her
funeral, which was held at the Baptist church.  The services were conducted by
the pastor, Rev. Leslie BOWER.  Bible lesson, Psalm 90 and I Cor. 15:1-23.
Text of sermon Rev. 14:23.  The choir sang "Drifting Away" and "Nearer my God
to Thee."  Her body rests in Brookside cemetery, her spirit is in the Father's
house.  The mourners go about the streets.  She is gone up to the celestial
gardens.
    (Followed by a poem which is not included.)