On March 26, 1916, our church and
community suffered an irreparable loss in the death of Mrs. Eliza Ann Hooper, nee Bolton,
born March 12, 1845. She joined the church in early life, being one of the charter members
of Belgreen church. On December 29, 1864, she was married to Jas. W. Hooper, who preceded
her to a home of rest, February 11, 1902. To them were born eight children, five of whom
are left to mourn her departure.
In all of these children with whom we have become acquainted we
find the principals inculcated by the mother, whose desire it was to see them walking in
the way of truth and righteousness.
She was an untiring Christian found at her post of duty until she
became too feeble. She was sick for several weeks during which time she never murmured
seeming to desire to be as little care as possible.
Her life was one of devotion to her family and church. She was
never happier than when serving others. To all we would say let's strive to follow the
example set by Sister Hooper of love, kindness and patience and thus prepare to meet her
in that land where no partings are.
Jesse D. Kaylor
(Hand written at the top of this original newspaper clipping are
the words "Green County". There is no indication of the newspaper's name in
which this obit was printed. The original newspaper clipping is in the possession of Marie
Hester Bragwell, my Aunt. Eliza Ann Bolton Hooper is my Great Grandmother.) |
