MRS. C.H. COLLEY DEAD
Mrs. Ella A. Colley, wife of Chas. H. Colley, a clerk in the
Secretary of State's office, died at their residence in Jefferson City last
Sunday afternoon at 6:30 following a long illness of a complication of
diseases. She had been very low for several months. About two months ago,
besides her other sufferings, she was stricken blind and remained so until
death came to her relief.
She was born in Miller county Mo. April 19, 1869. She was
the daughter of Henry C. Houk of Indianapolis, Ind., who was at her bedside
when the end came. April 21, 1887 she was united in marriage to C.H. Colley,
and until five years ago they resided in Waynesville. To this union eleven
children were born, nine of which live to mourn their mothers death. They are:
Mrs. S.G. Ballard of Waynesville, Mrs. A.J. Schwaller, Mrs. Arch M. Woodson,
Clyde, Morris, Milford, Buford, Arthur and Melba. Four brothers and five
sisters also survive her. Mrs. Colley was a woman of noble character and sweet
disposition and was universally loved and respected by all who knew her.
Her long suffering and affliction was met and borne with
christian fortitude, believing to the last that she would eventually be again
restored to health. She was a devout church member, a kind and affectionate
mother, and a loving and faithful wife. Her life was put to a use that will win
her an eternal reward. Funeral services were conducted at the M.E. Church
South, in Waynesville Tuesday afternoon by Rev. H.W. Bostwick amidst a large concourse
of sorrowing relatives and friends. The remains were beautifully prepared for
burial, in a splendid casket, the floral offerings from friends and relatives
being very appropriate and imposing, including a wreath from the Secretary of
State's office.
The remains were laid to rest in the Mitchell cemetery to
await the eternal morning.
Those from a distance who attended the funeral were: H.C.
Houk of Indianapolis, Ind; J.H. Moore and wife, Frank and Harley Houk, Newburg,
Mrs. Anna Haberbash, St. Louis; R.A. McClintic, a clerk in the Department of State;
A.J. Schwaller and wife, Jefferson City; H.E. Rollins and family, J.F. Rhea and
wife, all of Dixon.
The Democrat extends deepest sympathy to the bereaved
relatives and friends.
Published August 14, 1913
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