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From: "Lisa Perry" <>
Subject: [MOMONROE] NBC: M. Farrell
Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 07:21:54 -0400

Undated article; original source unknown. Extracted from the newspaper
article collection started in 1879 by Mrs. Nannie Brown of Madison,
Missouri.



Gone Home.



"Mary Ann Grove, daughter of Martin and Mary Grove, was born in Shelby
county, Kentucky, December 9th, 1825. Moved to Missouri with her
parents in 1836, and was married to John Farrell February 18th, 1846.
To this union was born thirteen children, six of whom are still living,
W.M Farrell, cashier of the Paris Savings Bank; Thos. J. Farrell, of
Vicksburg, Mississippi; Mrs. Q.T. Hall of Woodlawn; J.W. and Ira S.
Farrell of this city. There were thirty grandchildren, 23 living, and
three great grandchildren. She leaves three sisters and two brothers,
Jas. P Grove, of this place; Mrs. Minerva Farrell, who made her home
with her; Mrs. Martha Houchins, of this place; Mrs. R.M. Ragland, of
Leesburg; and J.M. Grove, of Moberly.



She united herself with the Christian church in 1841, and was ever a
faithful follower of her Master. A virtuous woman, a truly Christian
character; the sunshine of life was reflected in every act. So noble,
so kind, so gentle, so loving, so self-sacrificing, so forgiving, her
trials were many, but as a good cause makes a good stout heart, she
pushed onward faithfully performing each and every duty of her life. We
live, we die, the good or the evil that we do lives after us, and is not
interred with our bones. 'Tis only the good that lives after one so
pure as she.



Her home was ever open to the friendless, the orphan and the stranger,
and no wanderer ever left her door without, "May God bless, guide and
direct your pathway through life." During her illness the little
children who so often visited her in health came to her door and
inquired, "How is Aunt Mary Ann today?"



Grandma, we'll miss thee! But we would not have thee back to this life
for we know that thou art "at rest." Thou hast filled thy mission on
this earth, "and we know that all things work together for good, to them
that love, God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."
Her only regret in dying was leaving Grandpa so lonely, but may God give
us strength and enable us to make the remainder of his life as happy and
contented as in her lifetime. Grandma, our greatest endeavor shall be
to live the advice thou gave us in life, and especially in thy dying
hours.



Life we've been long together,

Thro' pleasant and thro' cloudy weather.

'Tis hard to part when friends are dear

Perhaps 'twill cost a sigh or tear,

Then steal away, give a little warning,

Say not goodnight, but in some

Brighter clime bid us good morning.



GRANDCHILDREN.





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Kathleen Wilham

2 Sharon Drive

Shelbina, MO. 63468-1562

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