SANDERS, Nancy J. - Putnam

In the midst of human events are constantly reminded of the solemn facts of death and are forced record the Obituary of Nancy J. Sanders, daughter of Henry and M.. Sanders. She was born near New Maysville, Putnam County, Ind Jan 11, 1843 and departed this life March 16, 1916 being 72 years 7 months .. days old at the time of her death.  She was united in marriage to James William Hargan Dec ..1861. To this union were born .. daughters, Mrs. Emma Carpenter, Colburn, Ind and Mrs. Cora Hendricks of New Maysville. The deceased leaves an afflicted husband who has ministered to her every want for a period of 55 years. She leaves two daughters .. brother and four sisters, eight grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren besides a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her. The life of Aunt Nan as she was formerly called was an open book all who knew her. She was a .. woman, perfectly honorable and .. in her home social and business.. she will always be remembered for her untiring efforts to aide those in distress and especially to care for the sick. She will be missed by all who knew her, especially by her husband, children and grandchildren to mourn her death is a distinct loss here on earth but heaven is a gainer.  Today we view her face in the sadness of death, reminded of these iconic words: “We know not the day nor the wherein the Son of Man cometh remember dear friends as you pass, “As you are now so once were as I am now, you soon shall be beware ? for death and follow me.”  Sadly, so sadly, we lay her to rest. Surely tis God that always in best; Yet we shall miss her loved form dear face, In each well known and familiar place, Friends and loved ones around still form. Gather in silence to shed their . warm. Neighbors, her loss felt deeply the morn, Knowing with patience life’s .. dens were borne.  Gladly, yes, gladly, we think it is. All of life’s sufferings and .. at last. For she has left her frail .. clay and gone to the eternal .. that are fairer than day.  Wearing the crown of the right .. and blest, There in the land where the .. find rest.

Note: the above was on the Hoosier State Chronicles and the obit was curled into the end of the page so very hard to read in the corners.  Did the best I could 😊  kbz