IN MEMORIAM
Of our dear aunt, who departed
this life August 2, 1905, aged 63
years, 6 months and 8 days. Her
death was due to injuries sustained
In a fall some weeks ago.
The funeral services were conducted by
Rev. Ben Anderson, pastor of the
Christian church at Sciotoville, of
which she was a member.
Nancy Rowley, daughter of William
and Nancy Rowley, was born
near Sciotoville, in Scioto county,
January 25, in the year of our
Lord 1842. She was united in marriage
to Thomas J. Basham December.
1862. Four children were born
to this union, all of whom have preceded
her to that better land, but one
son. Thomas Edgar. who . resides at
St. Paul, Ky. In addition to the son
she leaves a husband, one sister and
two brothers and a host of relatives
and friends to mourn her demise.
Her sister is Mrs. George Tilley,
of Illinois. Her brothers are Edward
and Jackson Rowley, both of
Sciotoville. She was a dutiful wife
and a kind and loving mother, loved
and respected by all who knew her.
Dearest auntie, thon hast left us,
Here thy loss we deeply feel ;
But 'tis God who hath bereft us;
He can all our sorrows heel.
Yet, again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life is fled;
Thou in heaven with joy to greet
Thee
Where no farewell tear is shed.
Auntie, thou hast, found release,
Rest, sweet spirit, rest in peace;
Rest from all thy toils and pains;
Rest where bliss eternal reigns.
I thy peace would not annoy,
Not recall thee from thy joy;
Rest sweet soul for evermore;
Rest with loved ones gone before.
We shall ever feel thee near,
for thy face will oft appear;
Blessed one thou art to me,
One who evermore shall be .
Dead ah no! Tis false, not true,
Living, hidden from our view;
Living, absent, that is all,
Coming back at memory's call.
Her Niece, K. B.
“Portsmouth Times”
Aug. 12, 1905
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