O'Connor, Bessie - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

Little Bessie, daughter of Mrs. Mary O’Connor, was born Feb. 9th, 1898 and departed this life Dec. 5th, 1901, aged two years, nine months and twenty five days. Death resulted from that almost fatal disease, spinal meningitis, and although all human assistance was given it proved worthless.  She was sick three long weeks and suffered untold agony without a murmur. Death seemed to hover over her home for several days and on Thursday morning, as the bright sun arose to bless the earth the little spirit took its flight to the God who gave it.

Bessie was a lovely child, bright and mature beyond her years and the pet of the household. She was the youngest of fourteen children and she leaves to mourn a devoted mother, seven sisters and six brothers, her father having been accidentally killed about three years ago by a falling tree. She is gone, but not without leaving a pleasant memory in the hearts of those whose lives she has brightened by her loving presence. Her dear little form was followed by stricken and bleeding hearts to Mt. Calvary Cemetery where she was laid to rest.

The family, who has the heartfelt sympathy of the entire neighborhood, in this sad bereavement, desire to thank their friends and neighbors who assisted them in their sad affliction. -s