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“Whom the gods love die young,” somebody said years ago and when we sit by and see the Grim Reaper reach out for our boys like Floyd, in the flower of his youth we say again: “Whom the gods love die young.” But again let us say that even a short life well spent is not spent in vain and, in God’s own way, the life just gone out may have left something in somebody’s heart that shall grow on and on and lead him or her to the throne of God. After all, is it the life cut short or the life full of usefulness that counts? “Let us number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom” Our young friend had not yet passed his 23rd year. He was born in Lawrenceburg, Tenn., July 10, 1912. Most of his life was spent in Jackson County, having come here at 9 years of age. His school life was spent at Francitas until he went to Palacios to finish his high school work. He was a conscientious student and stood well in his classes. He made friends in Palacios and afterwards, for many months, he worked as registrar at the Palacios Hotel. When his school days were over he was forced to stay at home on account of his father’s illness. Shortly after his father’s death, he was also stricken by the dread T. B. and was sent to San Antonio for treatment. He spent six months at the Grace Lutheran Sanitarium without growing any better. At the time of his death, May—1935, he was in Kerrville, Texas. Interment was made in the Francitas Cemetery after Brother Connor of Wharton had conducted his funeral service at the Francitas church. Since he had been a member of the Sunday school, serving as secretary for one year, the members of his class rendered a special song to his memory. ‘Tis sweet to trust in Jesus, Floyd, and we know you did so we only say: “All is well.”—A Friend Edna Herald?, May, 1935 Friends of Floyd Martin who stayed at Hotel Palacios two years and attended the Palacios High School regret to learn of his death which occurred May 9, at a hospital in San Antonio, where he had been a patient for some months. The remains were brought to Francitas for burial. Palacios Beacon, May 16, 1935
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The death angel again came into our midst on January 20th, 1934, and
called to our friend, Mr. John Martin of Francitas. As all who
suffer from long illness, Mr. Martin was ready, prepared and waiting
to go. He had been confined to his bed of suffering for nearly a
whole year with pulmonary tuberculosis and knew that his life must,
at any moment be laid down.
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Violet Odile McFarlane as born March 4th, 1879, died April 30th, 1949, age seventy eight years, one month and twenty-six days. “Miss Lettie,” as she was known, was one of the earlier citizens of Matagorda County, having lived all her life in the vicinity of Blessing. The old family home is three miles west of Blessing, where she lived from early childhood with her parents. When they departed this life, she preferred to remain in the old home, living alone, although she was offered a good home with her brother, R. H. Rhodes and family in Blessing. Her health began to fail several months ago and in January she was moved to her brother’s home, where he and his wife tenderly cared for her, until both Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes became ill with Pneumonia and flu, which made it necessary for her to be placed in the Bay View Hospital at Palacios, where she passed away Saturday afternoon. Both Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes were too ill to attend the funeral Monday afternoon. The service was held in the Presbyterian Church at two o’clock, where she had been a member for many years. Rev. Greenhaw of Palacios conducted the service. Taylor Brothers was in charge of the funeral arrangements. The body was laid to rest in the family cemetery south of Francitas, where her parents, one brother and other relatives are sleeping. Survivors are the one brother, R. H. Rhodes of Blessing; three nephews, B. B. Rhodes, of San Antonio, Lorraine Rhodes of Freeport, and Lt. T. W. Rhodes of the U. S. Naval Air Forces at Norfolk, Va. three grand nieces, and one grand nephew, and a large number of cousins throughout this section of the state. The old Rhodes place will be lonesome without “Miss Lettie” there, but we know she is happy in her eternal home.--Contributed. Palacios Beacon, May 5, 1949 "On May 2nd, Miss Violet McFarlane of Blessing was laid to rest in our Francitas Cemetery. Taylor Bros. of Bay City had charge of the funeral. Miss McFarlane is survived by her brother, Mr. R. H. Rhodes, at Blessing." Edna Weekly Herald, May 12, 1949
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Funeral services for Eric Scott Nelson, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James Pat Nelson, were held at 2 p. m. Sunday, September 5 at the Palacios Funeral Home with Cecil Jones of the Francitas Church of Christ officiating. Interment was in the Francitas Cemetery. The baby was born Thursday, September 2 and died September 3 in Wagner General Hospital Survivors include his parents, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Nelson of Palacios and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Griffith of Francitas. Palacios Beacon, September 9, 1965
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Funeral services for Janice Renee Nelson, five-month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Pat Nelson of San Antonio, were held at 2:30 p. m. Monday, November 2 at the Palacios Funeral Home with Cecil Jones of the Francitas Church of Christ officiating. Burial was in the Francitas Cemetery. The infant was born on May 12, 1964 in Palacios and died Saturday, October 31 in the Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital in San Antonio. Besides her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Powell Nelson of Palacios and Mr. and Mrs. Walton Griffith of Francitas. Palacios Beacon, November 5, 1964
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Francitas Facts.
The Grim Reaper made two visits to our town early in June. His icy fingers touched the brow of Mr. Wm. Baer on June 1st, early in the morning. Then on the morn of June 8th, he took Mr. Baer's next door neighbor Mr. D. C. Page. From here he went to Deutschburg and called our very dear friend, Mrs. John Hillyard. She passed thru the portals almost at the same hour that Mr. Page went.
Mrs. Mollie Best of Victoria was called home last Monday by the death of her father, Mr. D. C. Page.
Mrs. Ruth Griffin of Kenedy was here to console her mother, Mrs. Page in her grief.
The Edna Weekly Herald, June 17, 1937
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Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Christian and Mrs. Lula Bienenski, of Houston and Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Parrish and daughter, Helen Linscium, from Palacios, were all over here on Dec. 23 to be with other friends of Mrs. Emily Patterson at the old Francitas Cemetery where Mrs. Patterson was laid to rest beside her husband John J. Patterson who passed on several years ago. This dear old lady died in San Antonio, where she had been in a hospital for the past few years. W. W. Harvey officiated. Edna Herald, January 6, 1955, Francitas Facts John G. Patterson
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