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- The Mingo Republican, Williamson, WV, Thursday, 25 Jan 1917, p. 1, col. 2
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MRS. SHUMATE DEAD
One of Williamson's Most Highly Esteemed Ladles Passed Away at Her Home Here Last Sunday
Mrs. Margaret C. Shumate, one of Williamson's most highly esteemed ladies, died at her home on Fourth avenue last Sunday afternoon from pneumonia after a serious illness of about two weeks. She was the widow of the late H. K. Shumate, widely known attorney, who died several years ago.
Mrs. Shumate was born in Braxton county and was married to Mr. Shumate about 50 years ago. About 20 years ago Mr. and Mrs. Shumate moved to Williamson from Logan and had since resided here. She was a member of the Baptist church and lived a consistent Christian life, being warmly liked for many excellent traits of character. She was an excellent mother and devoted most of her time to the welfare of her children.
The surviving children are Mrs. Alice Kramer, of Cincinnati, Mrs. J. M. Studebaker, Bert and Carl Shumate, of Williamson and Luther Shumate, of Logan county.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Baptist church. Rev. H. Hall, the pastor, officiating.
The Mingo Republican, Williamson, WV, Thursday, 22 Feb 1917, p. 6, col. 2
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RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
At the regular meeting of The First Baptist Church of Williamson, West Virginia, Wednesday, February the 7th, 1917, it was the unanimous pleasure of that body that suitable resolutions of respect and sorrow regarding the death of sister Margaret C. Shumate, be drafted and copies distributed as follows:
1. To the bereaved family.
2. Placed upon the minutes of the First Baptist Church.
3. Copy sent to the publishers of the Baptist Banner.
4. A copy of each of the local papers.
A committee was appointed by the Pastor, Rev. H. S. Hall, as moderator, and the following resolutions were written and approved:
WHEREAS, In the providence of an all wise God and loving Father, it has seemed good in His sight to remove from our midst and receive into His loving embrace, our sister and co-worker, Mrs. Margaret C. Shumate, who fell asleep in Jesus January 21st, 1917.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
First, That the First Baptist Church of Williamson, West Virginia, has lost a consistent, faithful and efficient member and co-worker, one who stood by the church in its beginnings when the "Fields were white unto the harvest and the laborers few."
Second, That a true loving mother and friend, has gone to her reward, and the church extends the heart-felt sympathy of the members; to the bereaved ones, and bids them look up and by the eye of faith see her whom they mourn walking the streets of gold by the side of her Master she loved and served while on earth.
Third. That the community in which she lived has lost a kind and sympathetic friend, one who was always ready with her ministrations of love to assist the needy and who sought occasions to perform acts of kindness towards the helpless and, sympathize deeply with the bereaved
and sorrowing.
"Sleep on beloved, sleep and take thy rest,
Lay down they head upon thy Savior's breast,
We loved thee well, but Jesus loved thee best.
Goodnight."
MRS. E. F. RANDOLPH,
MRS. E. G. KARNES,
MR. C. R. HODGES,
Committee.
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