Ashtabula County OhArchives Obituaries.....(Morse) Jenkins, Mabel, J June 6, 1915
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OBITUARY
The many relatives and host of friends of Mrs. Nelson Jenkins were smitten 
with deep sorrow when they learned of her death which occurred June, 6. She 
had been sick only a short time and leaves a babe but two weeks old.
Mrs. Jenkins was formerly Mabel J. Morse, daughter of Lowell R. and Alice E. 
Morse of Richmond.  She was graduated from Grand River Institute in 1900. She 
later took a two year course in Allegheny College, Meadville. She was a member 
of the Methodist church of Richmond, and lived a faithful and consistent 
Christian life. She was married to Mr. Nelson Jenkins August 22, 1906, and the 
years have been useful, happy ones
Her funeral was held from her late home, number 348 Grove street, East 
Conneaut, June 10, 1915. Many sympathizing and sorrowing friends were present. 
Rev. F. C. Kreager of the First Baptist church of Conneaut and Rev Fisher, 
formerly of Richmond bore a part in the services. Rev. Ford of Zanesville 
officiating.
Mr. Francis Woodard and Mrs. George Rockwell both of Andover sang three songs 
in a deeply impressive and beautiful manner.
It was a sad funeral because all felt a burden of loss and sympathetic sorrow 
for the bereaved, but some way the light of God was over all.
The casket rested in a great bank of flowers. Every one of the blossoms seemed 
like an expression of true love and esteem for the one who reposed in their 
midst.
Mrs. Jenkins had made careful and wise preparation in the event that she might 
not live. She had selected the songs to be sung, the singers, and the minister 
to have charge of the services.  She had also chosen the Scripture text to be 
used, from Titus 3:5. “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but 
by the mercy He saved us.
The following poem was written by Pastor J. C. Ford  to express the feeling of 
the friends who had known her and as a just and true tribute to her memory:

Our hearts are crushed down to earth
With sorrow bitter and deep
For a friend of priceless worth
She loved this her earthly home
For husband she’d give her life
A heart brave staunch and so kind
Striving for all others’ good
With a frank and open mind
For the right she always stood
How can loved ones bare to part
With one so true and so great
It leaves but a bleeding heart
But she’s entered Heaven’s gate


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