Clark County Herald, August 30, 1893, page 1.
When a little less than two weeks since his friends bore the remains of S. L. Bradley to their last resting place, the impression was quite general that but a short time would elapse before the same sad office would need to be performed for his aged and sorrowing mother. After the death of Stephen, Mrs. Bradley, accepted her bereavement with that fortitude and patience that had characterized her through all her sore trials.
She seemed cheerful, but expectant of the change that was to come, but of which she had no fears. To her grandson, Franz Plaster, she said one day: “I have often wondered why I was spared so long but I see it now. It was to keep things together and make a home for Stephen.” And indeed, so it seemed, for as soon as he was gone, it was evident to those near her that the frail tenement of clay was worn out and the bright spirit within could keep in action only a few more days at most. There was no suffering, just a gradual approach to the time of final rest, which came peacefully Thursday evening, August 24.
Nancy Carey Knox was born in Delaware August 8, 1808. In early life her father’s family moved to Ohio, where she grew to womanhood, and on December 20, 1827, became the wife of Lewis M. Bradley. Ten children were born to them, all but three of home, Hameline, of Omaha, Nebraska, Dr. R. H. and Mrs. Henry Plaster of Marshall, together with her loved companion, she has seen laid out in the grave.
In 1852 the family came to Illinois and the house in which she died has been her home ever since. Affectionate, benevolent, and truehearted, she was a true helpmate to her husband, a loving companion and guide to her children, and a highly prized neighbor and friend to all her acquaintances.
When very young she became a member of the M. E. church and has ever been a faithful and loving follower of her Savior. The funeral was held from the house Saturday morning at nine o’clock, Rev. J. W. Miller in charge. A large number of citizens paid the last tribute of respect to their departed friend.
When a little less than two weeks since his friends bore the remains of S. L. Bradley to their last resting place, the impression was quite general that but a short time would elapse before the same sad office would need to be performed for his aged and sorrowing mother. After the death of Stephen, Mrs. Bradley, accepted her bereavement with that fortitude and patience that had characterized her through all her sore trials.
She seemed cheerful, but expectant of the change that was to come, but of which she had no fears. To her grandson, Franz Plaster, she said one day: “I have often wondered why I was spared so long but I see it now. It was to keep things together and make a home for Stephen.” And indeed, so it seemed, for as soon as he was gone, it was evident to those near her that the frail tenement of clay was worn out and the bright spirit within could keep in action only a few more days at most. There was no suffering, just a gradual approach to the time of final rest, which came peacefully Thursday evening, August 24.
Nancy Carey Knox was born in Delaware August 8, 1808. In early life her father’s family moved to Ohio, where she grew to womanhood, and on December 20, 1827, became the wife of Lewis M. Bradley. Ten children were born to them, all but three of home, Hameline, of Omaha, Nebraska, Dr. R. H. and Mrs. Henry Plaster of Marshall, together with her loved companion, she has seen laid out in the grave.
In 1852 the family came to Illinois and the house in which she died has been her home ever since. Affectionate, benevolent, and truehearted, she was a true helpmate to her husband, a loving companion and guide to her children, and a highly prized neighbor and friend to all her acquaintances.
When very young she became a member of the M. E. church and has ever been a faithful and loving follower of her Savior. The funeral was held from the house Saturday morning at nine o’clock, Rev. J. W. Miller in charge. A large number of citizens paid the last tribute of respect to their departed friend.
Clark County Herald, August 30, 1893, page 1.
When a little less than two weeks since his friends bore the remains of S. L. Bradley to their last resting place, the impression was quite general that but a short time would elapse before the same sad office would need to be performed for his aged and sorrowing mother. After the death of Stephen, Mrs. Bradley, accepted her bereavement with that fortitude and patience that had characterized her through all her sore trials.
She seemed cheerful, but expectant of the change that was to come, but of which she had no fears. To her grandson, Franz Plaster, she said one day: “I have often wondered why I was spared so long but I see it now. It was to keep things together and make a home for Stephen.” And indeed, so it seemed, for as soon as he was gone, it was evident to those near her that the frail tenement of clay was worn out and the bright spirit within could keep in action only a few more days at most. There was no suffering, just a gradual approach to the time of final rest, which came peacefully Thursday evening, August 24.
Nancy Carey Knox was born in Delaware August 8, 1808. In early life her father’s family moved to Ohio, where she grew to womanhood, and on December 20, 1827, became the wife of Lewis M. Bradley. Ten children were born to them, all but three of home, Hameline, of Omaha, Nebraska, Dr. R. H. and Mrs. Henry Plaster of Marshall, together with her loved companion, she has seen laid out in the grave.
In 1852 the family came to Illinois and the house in which she died has been her home ever since. Affectionate, benevolent, and truehearted, she was a true helpmate to her husband, a loving companion and guide to her children, and a highly prized neighbor and friend to all her acquaintances.
When very young she became a member of the M. E. church and has ever been a faithful and loving follower of her Savior. The funeral was held from the house Saturday morning at nine o’clock, Rev. J. W. Miller in charge. A large number of citizens paid the last tribute of respect to their departed friend.
When a little less than two weeks since his friends bore the remains of S. L. Bradley to their last resting place, the impression was quite general that but a short time would elapse before the same sad office would need to be performed for his aged and sorrowing mother. After the death of Stephen, Mrs. Bradley, accepted her bereavement with that fortitude and patience that had characterized her through all her sore trials.
She seemed cheerful, but expectant of the change that was to come, but of which she had no fears. To her grandson, Franz Plaster, she said one day: “I have often wondered why I was spared so long but I see it now. It was to keep things together and make a home for Stephen.” And indeed, so it seemed, for as soon as he was gone, it was evident to those near her that the frail tenement of clay was worn out and the bright spirit within could keep in action only a few more days at most. There was no suffering, just a gradual approach to the time of final rest, which came peacefully Thursday evening, August 24.
Nancy Carey Knox was born in Delaware August 8, 1808. In early life her father’s family moved to Ohio, where she grew to womanhood, and on December 20, 1827, became the wife of Lewis M. Bradley. Ten children were born to them, all but three of home, Hameline, of Omaha, Nebraska, Dr. R. H. and Mrs. Henry Plaster of Marshall, together with her loved companion, she has seen laid out in the grave.
In 1852 the family came to Illinois and the house in which she died has been her home ever since. Affectionate, benevolent, and truehearted, she was a true helpmate to her husband, a loving companion and guide to her children, and a highly prized neighbor and friend to all her acquaintances.
When very young she became a member of the M. E. church and has ever been a faithful and loving follower of her Savior. The funeral was held from the house Saturday morning at nine o’clock, Rev. J. W. Miller in charge. A large number of citizens paid the last tribute of respect to their departed friend.
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