Emza Coon

Emza Fitz Randolph Coon- Find A Grave Memorial# 89835793

Emza Fitz Randolph Coon
BIRTH
11 Jun 1857
Berea, Ritchie County, West Virginia, USA
DEATH
24 Aug 1890 (aged 33)
Alfred, Allegany County, New York, USA
BURIAL
Alfred Rural Cemetery
Alfred, Allegany County, New York, USA

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Obituary in "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 46, No 36, p 569, Sep. 4, 1890.

Mrs. Emza Fitz Randolph Coon, wife of Rev. A. W. Coon, and daughter of Dea. Asa F. Randolph, was born in Berea, Ritchie Co., W. Va. [Va.], June 11, 1857.

At the age of about 13 years she found Jesus a precious Saviour, and in the spring of 1870 she made a profession of her faith in Christian baptism, administered by the late Rev. J. B. Davis, and united with the Seventh-day Baptist Church of her native place. As she grew in years she developed growth in the graces of the spirit, and in Christian character, becoming an earnest worker for the Master. She served as teacher in the Sabbath-school and as its superintendent, and as church clerk, and as a leading member of its benevolent societies, efficiently and with general satisfaction.

Modest and unassuming she let her work praise her, and her manifest executive ability make way for her. In 1880, desiring to fit herself for a wider sphere of usefulness, she came to Alfred Centre and entered the University. She was an industrious student, making good proficiency in her studies for several years, until by failing health she was compelled to forego the completion of her outlined course, and return to her home in West Virginia.

She was married to Rev. A. W. Coon, of Uniondale, Pa., Aug. 28, 1888, and shortly after settled in Alfred Centre, N. Y., where she spent the balance of her life. Soon after this settlement, like a loyal Christian, she united with the Seventh-day Baptist Church of Alfred Centre, of which she remained a good member until released for membership in the triumphant division above.

Although her stay here was a little less than two years, and having feeble health and suffering much from chronic lung disease, especially for several months before her death, yet she often expressed to her friends that they were the happiest years of her life. She said she was prepared for death, and not afraid to die, yet she desired to live for her husband's sake.

She died at 10 A. M., the 24th inst, and her funeral obsequies were conducted at 2 P. M. Aug. 26th, by Revs. J. Allen and J. Clarke. Numerous friends, kindred, and a devoted husband, mourn an irreparable loss, but in hope." J. Clarke

Wife of Amos West Coon (1817 - 1904)

Burial: Alfred Rural Cemetery Alfred Allegany County New York, USA

Biography Created by: Jon Saunders Record added: May 08, 2012 Find A Grave Memorial# 89835793