Fannie Elizabeth Mumaw

Fannie Elizabeth, daughter of J. S. and Elizabeth Shoemaker, was born near Freeport, Ill., Oct. 14, 1881; died at her home in Scottdale, Pa., Jan. 9, 1921; aged 39 y. 2 m. 25 d. She was converted and united with the Mennonite Church in early life and remained faithful until death. She was married to Levi Mumaw June 9, 1903. To this union were born two children, one of whom (Russell J.), together with the husband and father, remains to mourn the loss of a devoted wife and mother. Besides these, she leaves father, mother, 3 brothers, and 5 sisters, she being the first of her family to exchange time for eternity. Sister Mumaw had been a sufferer from a complication of afflictions for many years; yet through it all she maintained a cheerful, hopeful, helpful attitude, a consistent Christian worker, and was loved by all who knew her. Being reared in the home of a bishop and married to one who was actively engaged in the work of the Lord, she has been in an atmosphere of service all her life, and most capably did she perform her mission. We bow in reverence to Him who doeth all things well and join in a prayer that God may sustain the husband in his weighty responsibility in the Church, the only son just approaching manhood, and the aged parents who for many years have labored valiantly for the cause of Christ and the Church. Funeral services at Scottdale Mennonite Church on Monday evening, Jan. 10, conducted by the home ministers. On Tuesday the remains were taken by the family to their former home, Orrville, Ohio, where further services held at Martin's Church, Wednesday afternoon in charge of Bro. I. W. Royer assisted by C. Z. Yoder, I. J. Buckwalter and Benjamin Good. Texts, I Cor. 15:51-58; Jno. 21:4. Laid to rest in cemetery near by. Gospel Herald - Volume XIII, Number 43 - January 20, 1921 - page 855, 856