Nodaway County MO Archives Obituaries.....Smith, Charlotte Agnes (Lottie) June 15, 1906 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/mo/mofiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Darlene Pellor dpellor@aol.com March 15, 2007, 5:24 pm Newspaper clipping 6-15-1906 OBITUARY IN NEWSPAPER 6-15-1906 AT REST Died, on June 7, 1906, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benton Smith, their youngest, child. Charlotte Agnes, in the 26th year of her age. The deceased was a member of Myrtle Rebekah Lodge, most of whom were in attendance at the funeral services which were conducted at the home on June 8th, at 3:00 P.M. by Rev. J. R. Campbell, who preached a short sermon from 1st John 4: 9-10. Among the hymns song, were the dead girl's favorite "Over the River" then she was borne in beautiful Oak Lawn Cemetery and there laid to await the call which shall thrill the quick and dead. She had been ill a long time, suffering from a complication of diseases, which baffled the best medical skill money could procure. On May 9, 1906, she was taken to the home of her sister, Mrs. T. M. Curry, in Kansas City, and placed in the care of specialists and trained nurse, but she gradually grew weaker, and expressed a desire to be taken home. In accordance with her wishes, her father and sisters brought her to Ravenwood, Sunday, June 3rd. She expressed much pleasure at being once more under the parental roof: but the end was near, and at the half past four, Thursday afternoon she quietly entered "The straight and dreadful pass of death", emerging in the presence of him who gave his life that we might have life eternal. Her suffering was great, and was patiently endured, almost her only complaint being that she was "so tired," and, forgetful of self, her consideration for the comfort of those in attendance upon her was touching. "Lottie" as she was affectionately called, leaves, beside her parents, two brothers, two sisters and one half-brother to mourn the loss of the merry spirit of the home. Two brothers passed before her "Over the River". Home, as all her friends know, had a strong attraction for her, and into it she brought thoughtful, tender love that made her presence a joy to the household. Her solicitude for her family and especially for her invalid mother, was always noticeable. "Her life was a benediction "They say, and the long procession that followed her to the grave, bore testimony in the truth of their words. She was not a member of the church, but she appreciated its mission, and those who knew her best, felt assured that the spirit of the master was with her. "Death is that first breath which the soul draws when we enter life, which is all life, center". What all wonderful things do her newly opened eyes behold? What things passing-marvelous hath she heard? We shall know, someday. CARD OF THANKS We wish to sincerely thank each and everyone of our neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted as by their help and words of sympathy, during the sickness, death and burial of our beloved daughter and sister. Mr. and Mrs. Benton Smith and children. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mo/nodaway/obits/s/smith117gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mofiles/ File size: 3.6 Kb