Beck - Mary
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal 8 July 1898 p 9
Aunt Mary Beck died Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Powell, after about 8 weeks’ of suffering aged 85 years 6 months 4 days and leaves 3 daughter, 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn her death. She was a good Christian woman having become a member of the Baptist Church in early days and has lived a devoted Christian life. She has turned her back on earthy treasures and gone home to glory. There are many who will miss her cheerful face and pleasant words. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Airhart, interment at Pisgah cemetery. - kbz