the Buffalo Reflex, September 10, 1896

Elizabeth Jane Lemons, the subject of this notice, was the daughter of Robert and Susan Smith.  She was born in Dallas County MO, March 6, '56, and died at her residence, 6 miles north of Buffalo, Aug 31, '96.  Aged 40 years, 5 months and 25 days.  Sister Lemons was a worthy member of the M.E. Church, south, at Church Grove.  She was raised by religious parents and at the early age of fifteen she bestowed the harvest of her heart's young love on the Son of God.  During the pastorate of Rev. J.A. Mathews on the Buffalo circuit, some 18 or 20 years ago, she united with the church and received baptism at his hands and was an exemplary christian until the day of her death.

 

She was married to F.M. Lemons, June 8, '79; to them were born six children, 3 boys and 3 girls, the youngest only 5 months old.  Those only who have sustained a similar affliction can reciprocate the feelings of Bro. Lemons in his desconsolate condition.  She was afflicted for several years with absess or cancer of the stomach.  Toward the last she suffered intensely, but bore her affliction with christian portitude and divine resignation.  She was possessed of a meek and quiet spirit, loving and lovable in every sphere of her  life, kind and affectionate.  She fought the good fight of faith, she conquered and now enjoys the sweet rest promised for the people of God.

 

We pity her family and church but not her, a radiant crown awaits her; bending saints revealed to her that shining crown and angels beckoned her away.  In addition to her bereaved family she leaves numerous relatives and friends sorrowing greatly on account of her absence.  Her remains were laid to rest in the Fraker Cemetery after appropriate religious services, on Sept 1st in the presence of a large sympathizing congregation.  Our dear sister has gone on before us just a little.  Let us emulate her example and strive to meet her in heaven.

 

"There is no death!  What seems so is transition

This life of mortal breath,

Is but a suburb of the life elysion

Whose portal we call death".....J.M. Proctor