The Sunday Gazetteer Sunday, November 15, 1885 pg. 4 LIFE'S CURTAIN RUNG DOWN The Death of Mrs. J. William Perry It was only a few weeks ago that the Gazetteer published the particulars of the marriage of Mr. Will Perry and Miss Fannie Hester, at Boggy Depot, I.T., and now it is our sad lot to announce the death of the young wife which took place Thursday, November 12. This is one of the saddest events that has ever fallen to our lot to chronicle. It seems to us that we can share in the sorrow that must prevade the bosom of the bereaved husband. Death has entered the home of loving, tender hearts, and taken from their midst the dearest and best. In this instance how cruel death seems, and it is difficult to reconcile ourselves to the belief that God doesth all things for the best. The cup of happiness was full, when Death came and dashed it from their lips, and placed the chalice there. No young couple was assured of more happiness; no doubt they looked forward to the time when, hand in hand, they should descend together the pathway, the end of which is death. Little did the young and loving wife think that in the short space of three months she must rest by the wayside and bid her husband go on, as she could not follow. The deceased has been known to a number of our people for years, and has always been regarded as with the greatest respect and affection. She was a frequent visitor to this city and Gainesville, and the press always had a kind welcome for the young lady who was so highly esteemed for her beautiful traits of character, which made her so much sought after in society circles. She could not have bestowed her heart and her hand upon a more worthy young man than Mr. Will Perry. No young couple ever had more happiness predicted for them; it was a frequent remark that Denison could not boast of a nicer couple, they seemed so suited for each other. But the fair promises of the future have been suddenly cut off, and desolation and despair have entered the place from which love and hope have vanished. People talk about consolation, but there is no consolation in the presence of such a catastrophe. The dead cannot be called back; they are gone forever, and how sad is the memory of that dreadful word when we couple it with the loved and lost - they, who have preceded us on the journey. Thither we cannot follow, although faith and hope can almost perceive with longing vision the glory to which they have passed. No clingling love or devotion can avert death, and the only hope that we have left is that the broken links shall be gathered in eternity, and we shall be united with ties that are as eternal as God himself. Mrs. Perry fell a victim to the prevailing disease, malarial fever. She was sick for nearly a month; hope hovered over the sick couch, and her recovery was not considered doubtful only until within the past few days. Her sufferings were intense, but it is said no word of complaint escaped the poor sufferer's lips. The loving parents were with her, and eased her passage to the grave. The funeral service took place from the residence of Mr. Ed Perry. Requiem services were conducted at the Catholic Church. The remains were followed to their last resting place, Calvary cemetery, by a large concourse of friends. Farewell, gentle spirit, time, the great consoler, shall at last quiet the grief of hearts that ache today, and in the future only tender memories shall linger above the green grave, where now it seems all happiness is buried with thee. Calvary Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message |
