Mary Isabelle [Kelley] Mecoy

Mary Isabelle [Kelley] Mecoy

Mary Isabelle Kelley was born in Saline county, Arkansas, September 11, 1870, moved with her parents to Texas at the age of thirteen, two years later she was converted and placing her faith in Christ she became a member of the Methodist church.

On September 20, 1891 she was married to A. T. Mecoy, at Liberty, Texas.

In 1902 she and her husband moved to Oklahoma and located on a farm four miles northeast of Verden, where she lived until her death, which sad event occurred at 7:55 p. m. Thursday, February 16.

Mrs. Mecoy was the mother of six children and in addition to these, she leaves to mourn her death, a husband, father and five sisters.

Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Friday afternoon, Rev. Taylor of this place officiating. Her remains were layed to rest in our silent city followed by a large concourse of relatives and friends.

This good mother ran the race of life in 51 years, five months and five days, she was a faithful wife and a kind and loving mother, a Christian and good neighbor, but the fiat of Him who rules the Universe has gone forth and she has taken her departure to the land from where no traveler returns. The sod over her bier will grow green and the loved ones will see her no more on this earth, but her memory will cling to those who knew and loved her as a priceless treasure.

We extend our sympathy to all who mourn her loss.

"Weep not that her toil is over;
Weep not that her race is won,
God grant that you may rest as sweetly,
When, like hers, your work is done.
Till then you should yield with gladness
Your loved one to him to keep,
And rejoice in the sweet assurance,
He gives his loved ones sleep."