MASSEY, Martha Helton
Source: Kingman Star Friday, September 11, 1908
MARTHA J. HELTON MASSEY was born in Virginia on July 24th 1843 and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Maurice Newnum, on Saturday September 5th 1908, aged 65 years, 1 month and 11 days. She was united in marriage to Alonzo S. Massey in Illinois on November 7th 1861. Soon after their marriage they removed to Indiana and have ever since resided in this state.
Seven children have blessed their marriage union, namely: Mary A., Perry, Aaron, Walker (deceased), Elijah and an infant daughter deceased. Deceased never united with any church, but was a firm believer in her Savior and the efficacy of his teachings. As her neighbors testify “None knew but to love her.” In the life of this noble woman was prevalent all the Christian virtues that go to make up an ideal life. She is gone, but her noble qualities and motherly care will never be forgotten. Thus her life has wrought a positive good in the great tide of existence. She was privileged to see her dear companion a short time before her demise and she now rests securely with her Master, and all her earthly sufferings are over. On December 30th, 1906, she suffered a severe paralytic stroke and had been almost helpless until her death, which was caused by a complication of diseases. She leaves four sons, one daughter, eight grandchildren, three sisters in Illinois, one in Nebraska, and one brother together with numerous other relatives and friends to mourn her loss which has deprived them of a loving mother, sister, grandmother and the community of an ideal neighbor. We tender the bereaved family our heart-felt sympathy and sorrow in this sad event, and trust that we all will so live that we shall meet her in that Sweet Bye and Bye. Funeral services were conducted at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon from the Centenniel church by Rev. John B. Newnum after which the body was laid to rest beside that of her husband in the Centennial cemetery. – thanks so much to S for all the great work for this site!