MACON COUNTY, NC - OBITUARIES - MRS. JANE HIGDON, MAR. 12, 1891

Published in the Franklin Press, April 8, 1891 - Vol. VI, No. 3

Death has been in our midst and has taken from mortal existence one who we all
loved.  Mrs. Jane Higdon, wife of Maj. W.H. Higdon, her surviving husband,
died at her home on Ellijay, in Macon county, N.C., March 12, 1891. She was
born in Burke county, N.C., in 1814; was married to W.H. Higdon December 3,
1836; professed faith in Christ many years ago, and was baptized into the
fellowship of the Baptist Church by Elder Adam Corn.  She possessed many good
and lovable qualities, and best of all, was an exemplary Christian. Her
sufferings were great, and at the approach of night, seemed intense, but she
had an abiding faith in God, and more than once said: "What a happy exchange
it would be for me should my bodily pain end this night!" Finally the summon
came, and at the advanced age of 76 years and some months, she crossed the
threshold of death.  Mortal ear will hear her voice no more, but we find
consolation in the belief that she has gone where there is a rest for the
people of God. Disappointment is not so great when God has the management of
our affairs. Old Mother Higdon has no doubt realized such promises as these:
"As the Father hath loved me, even so have I loved you;"  "I have loved thee
with an everlasting love."

A Friend
Ellijay, NC
March 19, 1891

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