HARRISON OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri
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HARRISON, Malinda Iris SETTLES 1865 - 1947

Mrs. Linnie Harrison died At 9:30 a.m. Saturday, December 27, (1947) at her home 
which she shared with her daughter, Mrs. Bob Monroe, and husband of the Stone's 
Chapel neighborhood. She had been in failing health for sometime and was 
confined to bed 40 days before death. Malinda Iris Settles was born August 21, 
1865 to William and Mary Hunt Settles. She came to Missouri with her parents in 
a covered wagon when but three weeks old. January 30, 1884, she was married to 
M. A. Harrison, who preceded her in death January 21, 1938. Five children were 
born to Mr. & Mrs. Harrison, two of whom survive, Mrs. Jess Campbell of Clinton 
and Mrs. Bob Monroe of the home. They with their husbands lovingly and tenderly 
cared for her during her illness. She was affectionately known as "Aunt Linnie" by 
friends and relatives alike. Her home was given to hospitality and her radiant 
disposition was a joy and inspiration to all who knew her. In girlhood she 
confessed her faith in God and later placed her membership in the Stone's Chapel 
Church. She was a sincere Christian and a faithful worker in the church, where 
her influence for good will live on. Also surviving her is a half-sister, Mrs. John 
Hanes, and half-brother, Sam Settles. Rev. C. E. Nickerson conducted the last rites 
at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Stone's Chapel Methodist Church. Interment was in the 
nearby cemetery with Vansant Funeral Service in charge. Ralph Mast, O.A. Clary, 
Mrs. Argus Pilant and Mrs. Emmett Long sang "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," 
"Abide with Me", "Sweet Bye and Bye." Miss Maxine Zehnder was accompanist. Earl 
Batschelet, Howard Roberts, Ralph Mast, Roy Zehnder, Emmett Long and Cecil 
Brown were Pallbearers. 


HARRISON, Mortica A. 1865 - 1938

January 21, 1938 - M. A. Harrison Died - M. A. Harrison, son of the late, James M. 
Harrison, was born May 10, 1865, and died on the same farm January 21, 1938, 
after being bedfast but five days. His going was a gradual decline and he sank 
into unconsciousness toward the last. He had been an intense sufferer for several 
years with pernicious anemia, which affliction he bore with patience, and had 
often expressed himself as willing and ready to go. He was married to Linnie I. 
Settles January 30, 1884. To this union five children were born, two surviving, 
Mrs. Robert Monroe of the home and Mrs. J. C. Campbell of Montrose, besides his 
devoted wife. Mr. Harrison, or Uncle Mort as he was lovingly called by many, 
united with the Stone's Chapel church a number of years ago and had since been 
faithful to his vows, attending Sunday School and church often when younger 
folks stayed away, and as a steward and trustee of the church he was unexcelled. 
No task was too hard for him to do and he gave of himself and his possessions 
cheerfully to every good cause. His life was good, clean and pure, and numerous 
were the neighbors and friends who went to him for wise counsel. He loved his 
fellowmen and in turn, was beloved by all. He was generous and loving, often 
overtaxing his strength to help a neighbor. His fine courtesy and hospitality was 
extended to friend and stranger alike. In the passing of Mr. Harrison, the wife has 
lost a devoted husband, for the two were always sweethearts. His greatest joy 
was to grant their children every wish possible, and the church and community 
have suffered an irreparable loss, for his life, beautiful by the Master's 
influence, was exemplary. The funeral was conducted at Stone's Chapel Sunday at 
3:00 p.m. by Rev. J. M. Shockley of Jefferson City, assisted by Rev. O. O. McCleary, 
his pastor. The body was laid to rest by his three children in the churchyard 
cemetery. The regular choir sang Beautiful Isle, Abide with Me, My Latest Sun and 
Sweet Bye and Bye. 

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