Neese, Ellen
Source: Greencastle herald 17 March 1908 p 4
Ellen Neese, wife of John Neese, deceased, departed this life at Hoosierville, Ind at the home of her daughter, Maria, March 4, 1908 age 75 years. She leaves to mourn her demise four sons, William of Brazil; Eerett of Coatesville; Howard of Poland and Madison of Newman, Ill; also four daughters, Mrs. Maria McCullough and Mrs. Vina Whittington of Hoosierville; Mrs. Alma Trester of Reelsville and Mrs. Minerva Evans near Center Point. A son, Samuel had preceded his mother to the great beyond. Several grandchildren and great grandchildren with a host of other relatives and friends are left; but in a few short years, we will meet again never to say farewell. Since her husband’s death nine years ago she has lived with her children; always bright and cheerful, ready to help anyone whom she could. She saw many of the hardships of life; but met them bravely and bore them patiently. She was a tender loving mother and wife and a good neighbor was always a faithful attendant at church whenever her health permitted. Her family counsels are not longer heard but in memories will live forever. A few weeks back we looked upon Grandmother as one among us; today we view her face in the coldness of death. What a world of sorrow in this simple record, “In the midst Of life we are in death.” These are the solemn words of warning which often fall on listless ears until some illustration of truthfulness starts us into a full realization of their importance. It is hard to look upon her face cold in death but God doeth all things well. She is not dead, only gone to a happy home, where we may meet her again where there is no sorrow nor trouble, but eternal rest. Grandmother’s last sickness was of short duration, she was stricken between the hours of one and two o’clock in the morning with paralysis and passed away at 4. How sad it is to see our dear ones taken away sad indeed to look upon that vacant chair but we should all live in such a manner that we shall meet her. We must not feel that she is dead for we are taught that a human soul never dies; she is only waiting for us on that shining shore in the city of God, where we shall never say goodbye. Though her work on earth is ended, her humble, patient life will ever linger as a precious memory to inspire us to better living. - kz