The Teague Chronicle - June 28, 1918

Death of Mrs. McNeill

Mrs. M. J. McNeill, mother of Mrs. W. R. T. Drumwright, died at 11:00 am last
Thurs. at the home of the later. Mrs. McNeill had long made her home with Mr. &
Mrs. Drumwright here. About 8 months ago she fell and broke a limb and since
that time had been confined to her bed. She was in her 81st year and this
accident hastened the end. The remains were laid to rest Fri. at the Winkler
cemetery where lies the remains of her husband, Joe T. Drumwright, and family
of Wortham and Ernest McNeill of Chickasaw. Okla. were among relatives that
attended the funeral.
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The Teague Chronicle - July 5, 1918 edition

In memory of Mrs. M. J. McNeill

Gentle toiler her work well done, beautiful soul to glory gone, beautiful life
with her crown now won, God giveth her rest. Mrs. McNeill, a beloved mother in
Israel was called to her heavenly home June 20, 1918. She was born in Wilcox
Co. Ala. March 26, 1838, was married to D. J. McNeill and moved to Texas many
years ago. At the time of her death she was making her home with her only
daughter, Mrs. W.R.T. Drumwright of this city. 

After an illness of nearly eight months she passed away as sweetly as a
sleeping child. For the first few months of her illness she endured great
suffering with the patience and fortitude that surpassed human understanding
but her last weeks were filled with painless, and weariness of waiting.
Devotion of her family, the tenderness and solicitude brought her every comfort
that was beautiful to see. No mother could ever receive more tender care.
Indeed a great woman, one of Gods best gifts to this world has quietly gone
away. Like Dorcas her monument is in what she did while she lived.

She had a simple beautiful faith in God and in that faith she found her
strength to live and in that faith she died. Vivid but the outlines of her life
but they embrace years of wonderful service for her home, friends, community
and her master in so many different avenues, the good and many beneficent
results of which only eternity can reveal. A host of friends can likewise
testify to the work of her character, to the stability of her purpose,
capability of her service and the blessings and sweetness of her friendship. We
have all been richly blessed by her presence among us and her memories forever
shine to lighten the dark places and encourage us to give to the bearer of the
best that is within us. A short but impressive funeral service was conducted in
the home by Rev. Francis the Baptist pastor. A large circle of friends and many
floral offerings gave testimony of the esteem and devotion in which she was
held by the people of Teague. 

Her tired body was took to remain at rest in a cemetery in Winkler beside her
husband who preceded her 13 years ago. She leaves to mourn her loss five
children: J.H. McNeill of Altus, Ok., J. E. McNeill of Chickasaw, Ok., W.E.
McNeill of Quitman, Texas, R.H. McNeill of Wichita Falls, and her daughter,
Mrs. Drumwright of Teague. Besides 36 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren
to whom we extend our sincerest, deepest sympath(sic) in their bereavement.