Pennington - Clara Fisher
Source: Waveland Independent --May 22, 1914
The funeral of Mrs. W.E. Pennington, on Friday morning at the home, was in the charge of Rev. S.K. Fuson, assisted by Rev. F.B. Solin. There were many beautiful and appropriate floral tributes. A large crowd of friends were present. The body was laid to rest at Maple Ridge. The following obituary was read: Clara E. Pennington was born January 27, 1854 in Parke County, Indiana, on the farm now owned by her brother J.D. Fisher. She was the third daughter of Alfred and Elizabeth Fisher, both of whom departed this life several years ago. Her younger sister also, Mrs. Laura A. Hahoney passed to the other shore in her young womanhood. The other members of the family are: Mrs. L.F. Sherman of Topeka, Kansas; Mrs. Ellen Smith of Emporia, Kansas; Mrs. Amanda Logan, of Arcola, Ill., and J.D. Fisher of this place, who is the youngest of the family. The deceased was married to W.F. Pennington March 25, 1902. The brother and sisters with her husband and some friends were present at her bedside on Thursday morning at 3:15 o'clock, when Clara was taken home by the Heavenly Father to join the innumerable host of relatives and friends who worship continually around the Throne. Clara united with the Baptist Church of Waveland January 2, 1889, under the pastorate of Elder Wm. Cuppy. Her Church was very dear to her. Her life was a living example of Christianity. Wednesday evening, as the family stood by the bedside, she united with them in the Lord's prayer and the 23rd Psalm, her voice leading in the verse "Though I walk through the Valley of the Shadow of Death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me. Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me." Clara was a patient sufferer. During her several month's illness, her courage and patience was sustained by her faith in the unlimited power of God, completely resigned to His will, and believing that all would be well. - kbz