From: The Times; pub: July 11, 1926
Sarah C. Moore.
Servant of God, well done; They glorious warfare is past. The
battles fought, The race is won, And thou are crowned at last. These
words of the poet very truthfully portray to us the fruitful life and
victorious death of Sarah C. Moore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George
Boster, was born in Hamilton county, Illinois, May 29, 1853.
Departed this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. N. Burnett, July
18, 1926, age 73 years, one month and 21 days.
She was united in marriage to Hiram Jacob Moore October
13, 1883, and to this union four children were born, two of whom died in
infancy. Those surviving are Mrs. Jessica Burnett of McLeansboro and
Doctor Luther Moore of West Point, N. Y. Her husband preceded her to
the glory world November 14, 1918.
She professed faith in Christ when but a girl and united
with Union Baptist Church more than 50 years ago and has remained a
faithful member until death claimed her. She was a very consecrated
Christian woman, always entering heartily into the services of the church
and especially enjoyed taking part in the song service.
She has been afflicted for about 12 years, but has borne
her suffering with great patience and remaining active in her duties as
long as possible, but for the last several weeks she has been confined to
her room at the home of her daughter until she quietly and peacefully
passed to her rest.
She leaves to mourn their loss besides the above named
children four grandchildren, three brothers and two sisters besides many
other relatives and friends
Funeral services conducted by Elder John B. Maulding at
Union church Wednesday, July 21, 1926.
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