MADISON COUNTY, NC - OBITUARY - Rebecca Smith, 18 Sep 1924 ----¤¤¤¤---- Asheville-Citizens Times Microfilm page 57 9-26-1924 Death Of Rebecca Smith The Death Angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Smith, September 18, 1924, and carried their lovely little daughter, Rebecca to the happy home on high. Rebecca was ailing for eight months. During this long lingering illness, she bore it with the patience of a grown person. Until the last, though, she was only six years old, she prayed that her smothering might be removed. Little Rebecca enjoyed singing very much and begged for singing until the last breath. The funeral was well attended and ably conducted by Rev. R. B. Guthrie. The berieved [bereaved] family wishes to thank the community for their kindness during Rebecca's illness and death. ___________________________________________________________________ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Ava D. Moseley rosebud60@alltel.net ___________________________________________________________________