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From: "Marvin D. Nelson" <>
Subject: Obit: Shearer, Levina, July 14,1918, Allen Cty.
Date: Sat, 06 Nov 1999 16:22:48 -0500

Mrs. Levina Mell (nee Shearer) was born July 22nd, 1842 the sixth child
of Michael and Elizabeth Shearer. In this home there was also three
brothers and five sisters all of whom have gone beyond save on
brother, Jonas Shearer, and one sister, Sue Shearer.

November the 16th, 1865 occured the marriage of Levina Shearer to James
Mell. These two were privileged to live together until twelve years ago
when the husband died leaving the wife saddened whose heart death has
now gladdened in that she too could be taken with loved ones where we
will part no more.

To this union there were born three children. One daughter in dead. The
other children survive her, namely Minnie Mell and James Mell. One
grandchild blessed her life but eleven years ago it too was taken from
earth. One can hardly imagine the happiness that is now hers in that so
many who were dear to her awaited her coming.

Affliction had been upon Mrs. Mell some months. The last few weeks she
gradually gave way to the strength of disease. But she was patient and
unafraid. She accepted Christ early in her wedded life and until the end
she was comforted that His promise ws sure and that when the end came
that blessing of His larger life. Songs of His praise were a source of
strength to her heart and prayer brought a peace that affliction could
not disturb.

The end came July 14th, 1913 at the age of 69 years 11 months, and 22
days. A long life closed by an easy and hopeful death was hers. It was
of the kind that makes our faith stronger in that we know her, and it
now comforts us as we say to her "Good-bye."

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