Medora McCarty Ackley Shearer

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Obituary- Shearer, Medora 2

Obituary
Slipping quietly and calmly out from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Bond, on January 16 at 8 o’clock in the morning, Mrs. Medora Ackley Shearer passed cheerfully home to the side of the Master. Like a little child she went to sleep and her bright mind and loving heart laid down the burden of the physical to take up the opportunities for greater service in the life beyond.

She was born at Carrying Place Murry, Ont., Canada, July 18, 1843. When but a girl she united with the Episcopalian Church in Trenton, Canada, and remained a consistent member of that church until she transferred her church relationship to the Methodist Episcopal Church in Rossville.

Jan. 10, 1866, she was united in marriage to Peter Shearer, at Trenton, Canada. To this union three children were born, Florence, Medora Etta and Elida May, the two last named still live to mourn the loss of a most devoted mother.

Sister Shearer was a beautiful character, a devoted wife and mother. No small part of her life was given in tender ministries to her aged mother who lived to be 101 years of age. Her motto was “Others;” she lived and died with the care of those whom she loved on her heart and mind.

Mrs. Shearer’s kindheartedness will be always remembered by one other – Jim Richardson, the poor little outcast negro whom Mr. and Mrs. Shearer took at the age of fourteen and raised him to manhood. “Jim” showed his appreciation of her kindness by his devoted services rendered during the last few days of her life.

Services were held in the Methodist Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. J.R. Shaffer, her pastor had charge of them. After the church service the body was laid to rest in the Rossville cemetery.

Beautiful floral tributes from the Ladies’ Aid society and friends expressed their sympathy to the family and their esteem for Mrs. Shearer.

“Servant of God, well done.
Thy glorious warfare’s past,
The battle’s fought, the race is won,
And thou are crowned at last.”

Card of Thanks
We extend our sincere thanks to the friends who assisted us during the illness and death of mother and we are especially appreciative of the beautiful floral offerings.
Mrs. M. Bond
Mrs. H.G. Bond and families.

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