Anna Good

Anna Good, widow of John P. Good, died the 25th of April, 1892. The subject of this notice was a dear sister, highly esteemed and loved by all those who knew her, on account of her Christian graces. She was truly a light in the sense of the Scriptural injunction, "Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven." It is often said it is not good to eulogize the dead; it is not, especially in those who do not deserve it. But in the case of this dear sister, on account of her virtues which were so clearly seen, it is right to speak of them so that others may profit thereby. We cannot refrain from noticing some of her traits. She was much concerned about the welfare of others, especially for her children and grandchildren, whom she visited frequently, and as far as was in her power, would administer to their wants. Wherever there was sickness and distress she would do all she could to alleviate pain and sorrow. Her conversion always was pleasant and was much enjoyed by all. Her demeanor gendered peace and love. Her idle and unnecessary words certainly were few. The writer knows whereof he speaks, having lived a near neighbor for a number of years, and advises all those who knew her and her virtues, and as far as she walked in the footsteps of Jesus, to follow her example. She was sick several weeks, but no one thought her case serious, and on the day of her death she ate a heartier breakfast than usual. As was her custom during her illness she lay down on her bed between 10 and 11 o'clock A.M. for rest, and while in this sleep she gently passed into that sleep that knows no mortal waking. No one was present. Her daughter, coming in from her work, saw that mother was not in the sitting-room where she would go after rising from her sleep. She thought something was wrong, went to her chamber, and there found mother lying in bed sleeping her long sleep, showing that she passed away without a struggle, not even removing the cover from her face. She was buried at the Weaver church, where her funeral services were conducted in the presence of a large congregation by J. D. and D. S. Heatwole and Bishop Samuel Coffman. She was laid beside her husband, where they will sweetly rest until the resurrection morning. E. S.

Herald Of Truth, Vol. XXIX, No. 10, May 15, 1892 contributor Romaine Stauffer

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