Mrs. Jeannette Miller Walker was born January 1, 1827, in Chester County, South Carolina, where she spent her girlhood days. On November 18, 1847, she and Charles M. Walker were united in marriage. To them were born six children, two died in infancy. Those who survive her are: Mrs. Randall of Vinland, Kas., Mr. W. A. Walker of this city, Mrs. Neal of Tulsa, Okla., and Mr. J. W. Walker of Kansas City, Kas., besides 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
In 1856 they moved to Northern, Mississippi, and settled on a farm near Pontotoc, where many of the big battles of the late was were fought. In 1861, her husband died leaving her with their family of four small children to go through the struggles of the war times. In 1865, her father, R. H. Miller, sent for her to come to Lawrence where she had lived in and near ever since.
Mrs. Walker was a member of the Presbyterian Church, having joined when a young girl. She was a very devoted mother, always thinking of the interest of her children. She was always active until two years ago when her health began to fail. Even since then she has cared for herself, until taken seriously ill five weeks ago. She passed away on March 3, 1913. The funeral services were held at her home at 1300 Vermont Street. Rev. Powell of the Presbyterian Church officiating. She was laid to rest in the family lot in Oak Hill Cemetery.
"Weep not that her toils are over,
Weep not that her race is run.
God grant, we may rest as calmly,
When our work, like hers is done.
Till then, we yield with gladness,
Our mother, to him, to keep,
And rejoice in the sweet assurance
He giveth His loved One Sleep."
Lawrence Daily Journal-World (KS) ~ Saturday, 15 Mar 1913
In 1856 they moved to Northern, Mississippi, and settled on a farm near Pontotoc, where many of the big battles of the late was were fought. In 1861, her husband died leaving her with their family of four small children to go through the struggles of the war times. In 1865, her father, R. H. Miller, sent for her to come to Lawrence where she had lived in and near ever since.
Mrs. Walker was a member of the Presbyterian Church, having joined when a young girl. She was a very devoted mother, always thinking of the interest of her children. She was always active until two years ago when her health began to fail. Even since then she has cared for herself, until taken seriously ill five weeks ago. She passed away on March 3, 1913. The funeral services were held at her home at 1300 Vermont Street. Rev. Powell of the Presbyterian Church officiating. She was laid to rest in the family lot in Oak Hill Cemetery.
"Weep not that her toils are over,
Weep not that her race is run.
God grant, we may rest as calmly,
When our work, like hers is done.
Till then, we yield with gladness,
Our mother, to him, to keep,
And rejoice in the sweet assurance
He giveth His loved One Sleep."
Lawrence Daily Journal-World (KS) ~ Saturday, 15 Mar 1913
Mrs. Jeannette Miller Walker was born January 1, 1827, in Chester County, South Carolina, where she spent her girlhood days. On November 18, 1847, she and Charles M. Walker were united in marriage. To them were born six children, two died in infancy. Those who survive her are: Mrs. Randall of Vinland, Kas., Mr. W. A. Walker of this city, Mrs. Neal of Tulsa, Okla., and Mr. J. W. Walker of Kansas City, Kas., besides 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
In 1856 they moved to Northern, Mississippi, and settled on a farm near Pontotoc, where many of the big battles of the late was were fought. In 1861, her husband died leaving her with their family of four small children to go through the struggles of the war times. In 1865, her father, R. H. Miller, sent for her to come to Lawrence where she had lived in and near ever since.
Mrs. Walker was a member of the Presbyterian Church, having joined when a young girl. She was a very devoted mother, always thinking of the interest of her children. She was always active until two years ago when her health began to fail. Even since then she has cared for herself, until taken seriously ill five weeks ago. She passed away on March 3, 1913. The funeral services were held at her home at 1300 Vermont Street. Rev. Powell of the Presbyterian Church officiating. She was laid to rest in the family lot in Oak Hill Cemetery.
"Weep not that her toils are over,
Weep not that her race is run.
God grant, we may rest as calmly,
When our work, like hers is done.
Till then, we yield with gladness,
Our mother, to him, to keep,
And rejoice in the sweet assurance
He giveth His loved One Sleep."
Lawrence Daily Journal-World (KS) ~ Saturday, 15 Mar 1913
In 1856 they moved to Northern, Mississippi, and settled on a farm near Pontotoc, where many of the big battles of the late was were fought. In 1861, her husband died leaving her with their family of four small children to go through the struggles of the war times. In 1865, her father, R. H. Miller, sent for her to come to Lawrence where she had lived in and near ever since.
Mrs. Walker was a member of the Presbyterian Church, having joined when a young girl. She was a very devoted mother, always thinking of the interest of her children. She was always active until two years ago when her health began to fail. Even since then she has cared for herself, until taken seriously ill five weeks ago. She passed away on March 3, 1913. The funeral services were held at her home at 1300 Vermont Street. Rev. Powell of the Presbyterian Church officiating. She was laid to rest in the family lot in Oak Hill Cemetery.
"Weep not that her toils are over,
Weep not that her race is run.
God grant, we may rest as calmly,
When our work, like hers is done.
Till then, we yield with gladness,
Our mother, to him, to keep,
And rejoice in the sweet assurance
He giveth His loved One Sleep."
Lawrence Daily Journal-World (KS) ~ Saturday, 15 Mar 1913
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