Father: Joe Guyton
***
MRS. MARY GEE DIED THURSDAY.
Aged Resident of This County Died After Long Illness.
Mrs. Mary C. Gee, aged 75 years, died at 9 o'clock Thursday morning at the home of Mr and Mrs. James W. Gee, two miles west of Brenham, following an illness of one and one-half years' duration. Deceased was born in Falls county, October 31, 1841, but came with her parents, when a mere child to Washington county, and had lived here practically all of her long and useful life. Mrs. Gee was truly a pioneer citizen, and one who did her share faithfully in the upbuilding of one of the best counties in the state. She was twice married, her first having been W. J. Garrett, father of W. B. Garrett, one of the most prominent and influential lawyers in Texas. Her second husband was Drury Gee, and the children by this union were James W. Gee of Brenham and Waller Gee who resided in Somerville, both of whom are upright, honorable men.
Upon the death of her husband, fifteen years ago, Mrs. Gee sold the big farm near Gay Hill, and made her home with her son, James W. Gee, and Mrs. Gee. These dutiful children, and her other sons, saw that every wish was gratified, every want supplied, and despite the last, long illness, the twilight of life was peaceful and calm for this sweet and saintly woman.
Deceased was a good woman in every broad sense of the word. She was thoughtful, loving and kind, and at each milestone in life's journey was passed, she could look back on many acts of charity that her right hand did without the knowledge of her left hand. Piety is the only prop of old age, and those who grow old with religious hope, feel neither pain nor sorrow, for they have ever about them the greatest of all blessings, ennobling privilege of being a Christian. Mrs. Gee was a devout and consistent Christian, having become affiliated with the Baptist church nearly 60 years ago. She lived her religion, and this morning when the Angel of Light touched the weary eyelids down, a voice came from Heaven saying, "Write, Blessed, are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth." Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them.
When Mrs. Gee reached her 75th birthday, special attention was paid by her children to the important event, and among the many things done for her pleasure was the following beautiful poem written by her gifted son, W. B. Garrett:
Mother's Seventy-Fifth Birthday.
(October 31, 1916)
Mother, you are seventy-five today,
Three score and ten is our allotted time,
But the Lord has willed in His loving way
To give you a greater portion as thine,
It's not for us to question His design
Nor seek a way to thwart His will divine;
But we should daily seek His light and love
Our only true guide to that home above.
Think not your life has been full of trouble
And your path not the way of the Blest,
For, with Him, this world is but a bubble
In the voyage towards eternal rest.
Perhaps, at times, we think life's journey rough
And grow weary fighting the world's rebuff;
But scorn each barrier as of little weight,
'Tis only the billows testing our faith.
Though you are blind to material things here,
You should not worry, neither should you fear;
But with eyes of faith look for joys beyond
It is there only that real joy is found.
Although crippled in flesh and very weak,
Do not falter in your efforts to seek
The favor and the Grace of Him of whose Love
Assures an entrance in the home above.
Forgetting all things else, anchor your faith
In Him whose promises shall never fail;
And, with the great host He's chosen to keep,
For you there'll be rest and eternal sleep.
Funeral services will be held from the residence of James W. Gee, two miles west of Brenham at 10:30 o'clock Friday morning, with Rev. Ernest G. Cooke, pastor of Giddings Memorial Methodist church officiating. Interment will be made in the family lot in Prairie Lea cemetery.
The active pall bearers will be James S. Harrison, T. F. Matchett, C. L. Wilkins, William Lusk, F. W. Schuerenberg, A. E. Wangemann and H. F. Hohlt. Honorary, Wallace Wilkins, D. C. Giddings, W. W. Searcy, J. S. Giddings, R. E. Pennington and B. F. Teague.
Brenham Daily Banner-Press
Thursday, November 23, 1916
***
MRS. MARY GEE DIED THURSDAY.
Aged Resident of This County Died After Long Illness.
Mrs. Mary C. Gee, aged 75 years, died at 9 o'clock Thursday morning at the home of Mr and Mrs. James W. Gee, two miles west of Brenham, following an illness of one and one-half years' duration. Deceased was born in Falls county, October 31, 1841, but came with her parents, when a mere child to Washington county, and had lived here practically all of her long and useful life. Mrs. Gee was truly a pioneer citizen, and one who did her share faithfully in the upbuilding of one of the best counties in the state. She was twice married, her first having been W. J. Garrett, father of W. B. Garrett, one of the most prominent and influential lawyers in Texas. Her second husband was Drury Gee, and the children by this union were James W. Gee of Brenham and Waller Gee who resided in Somerville, both of whom are upright, honorable men.
Upon the death of her husband, fifteen years ago, Mrs. Gee sold the big farm near Gay Hill, and made her home with her son, James W. Gee, and Mrs. Gee. These dutiful children, and her other sons, saw that every wish was gratified, every want supplied, and despite the last, long illness, the twilight of life was peaceful and calm for this sweet and saintly woman.
Deceased was a good woman in every broad sense of the word. She was thoughtful, loving and kind, and at each milestone in life's journey was passed, she could look back on many acts of charity that her right hand did without the knowledge of her left hand. Piety is the only prop of old age, and those who grow old with religious hope, feel neither pain nor sorrow, for they have ever about them the greatest of all blessings, ennobling privilege of being a Christian. Mrs. Gee was a devout and consistent Christian, having become affiliated with the Baptist church nearly 60 years ago. She lived her religion, and this morning when the Angel of Light touched the weary eyelids down, a voice came from Heaven saying, "Write, Blessed, are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth." Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them.
When Mrs. Gee reached her 75th birthday, special attention was paid by her children to the important event, and among the many things done for her pleasure was the following beautiful poem written by her gifted son, W. B. Garrett:
Mother's Seventy-Fifth Birthday.
(October 31, 1916)
Mother, you are seventy-five today,
Three score and ten is our allotted time,
But the Lord has willed in His loving way
To give you a greater portion as thine,
It's not for us to question His design
Nor seek a way to thwart His will divine;
But we should daily seek His light and love
Our only true guide to that home above.
Think not your life has been full of trouble
And your path not the way of the Blest,
For, with Him, this world is but a bubble
In the voyage towards eternal rest.
Perhaps, at times, we think life's journey rough
And grow weary fighting the world's rebuff;
But scorn each barrier as of little weight,
'Tis only the billows testing our faith.
Though you are blind to material things here,
You should not worry, neither should you fear;
But with eyes of faith look for joys beyond
It is there only that real joy is found.
Although crippled in flesh and very weak,
Do not falter in your efforts to seek
The favor and the Grace of Him of whose Love
Assures an entrance in the home above.
Forgetting all things else, anchor your faith
In Him whose promises shall never fail;
And, with the great host He's chosen to keep,
For you there'll be rest and eternal sleep.
Funeral services will be held from the residence of James W. Gee, two miles west of Brenham at 10:30 o'clock Friday morning, with Rev. Ernest G. Cooke, pastor of Giddings Memorial Methodist church officiating. Interment will be made in the family lot in Prairie Lea cemetery.
The active pall bearers will be James S. Harrison, T. F. Matchett, C. L. Wilkins, William Lusk, F. W. Schuerenberg, A. E. Wangemann and H. F. Hohlt. Honorary, Wallace Wilkins, D. C. Giddings, W. W. Searcy, J. S. Giddings, R. E. Pennington and B. F. Teague.
Brenham Daily Banner-Press
Thursday, November 23, 1916
Father: Joe Guyton
***
MRS. MARY GEE DIED THURSDAY.
Aged Resident of This County Died After Long Illness.
Mrs. Mary C. Gee, aged 75 years, died at 9 o'clock Thursday morning at the home of Mr and Mrs. James W. Gee, two miles west of Brenham, following an illness of one and one-half years' duration. Deceased was born in Falls county, October 31, 1841, but came with her parents, when a mere child to Washington county, and had lived here practically all of her long and useful life. Mrs. Gee was truly a pioneer citizen, and one who did her share faithfully in the upbuilding of one of the best counties in the state. She was twice married, her first having been W. J. Garrett, father of W. B. Garrett, one of the most prominent and influential lawyers in Texas. Her second husband was Drury Gee, and the children by this union were James W. Gee of Brenham and Waller Gee who resided in Somerville, both of whom are upright, honorable men.
Upon the death of her husband, fifteen years ago, Mrs. Gee sold the big farm near Gay Hill, and made her home with her son, James W. Gee, and Mrs. Gee. These dutiful children, and her other sons, saw that every wish was gratified, every want supplied, and despite the last, long illness, the twilight of life was peaceful and calm for this sweet and saintly woman.
Deceased was a good woman in every broad sense of the word. She was thoughtful, loving and kind, and at each milestone in life's journey was passed, she could look back on many acts of charity that her right hand did without the knowledge of her left hand. Piety is the only prop of old age, and those who grow old with religious hope, feel neither pain nor sorrow, for they have ever about them the greatest of all blessings, ennobling privilege of being a Christian. Mrs. Gee was a devout and consistent Christian, having become affiliated with the Baptist church nearly 60 years ago. She lived her religion, and this morning when the Angel of Light touched the weary eyelids down, a voice came from Heaven saying, "Write, Blessed, are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth." Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them.
When Mrs. Gee reached her 75th birthday, special attention was paid by her children to the important event, and among the many things done for her pleasure was the following beautiful poem written by her gifted son, W. B. Garrett:
Mother's Seventy-Fifth Birthday.
(October 31, 1916)
Mother, you are seventy-five today,
Three score and ten is our allotted time,
But the Lord has willed in His loving way
To give you a greater portion as thine,
It's not for us to question His design
Nor seek a way to thwart His will divine;
But we should daily seek His light and love
Our only true guide to that home above.
Think not your life has been full of trouble
And your path not the way of the Blest,
For, with Him, this world is but a bubble
In the voyage towards eternal rest.
Perhaps, at times, we think life's journey rough
And grow weary fighting the world's rebuff;
But scorn each barrier as of little weight,
'Tis only the billows testing our faith.
Though you are blind to material things here,
You should not worry, neither should you fear;
But with eyes of faith look for joys beyond
It is there only that real joy is found.
Although crippled in flesh and very weak,
Do not falter in your efforts to seek
The favor and the Grace of Him of whose Love
Assures an entrance in the home above.
Forgetting all things else, anchor your faith
In Him whose promises shall never fail;
And, with the great host He's chosen to keep,
For you there'll be rest and eternal sleep.
Funeral services will be held from the residence of James W. Gee, two miles west of Brenham at 10:30 o'clock Friday morning, with Rev. Ernest G. Cooke, pastor of Giddings Memorial Methodist church officiating. Interment will be made in the family lot in Prairie Lea cemetery.
The active pall bearers will be James S. Harrison, T. F. Matchett, C. L. Wilkins, William Lusk, F. W. Schuerenberg, A. E. Wangemann and H. F. Hohlt. Honorary, Wallace Wilkins, D. C. Giddings, W. W. Searcy, J. S. Giddings, R. E. Pennington and B. F. Teague.
Brenham Daily Banner-Press
Thursday, November 23, 1916
***
MRS. MARY GEE DIED THURSDAY.
Aged Resident of This County Died After Long Illness.
Mrs. Mary C. Gee, aged 75 years, died at 9 o'clock Thursday morning at the home of Mr and Mrs. James W. Gee, two miles west of Brenham, following an illness of one and one-half years' duration. Deceased was born in Falls county, October 31, 1841, but came with her parents, when a mere child to Washington county, and had lived here practically all of her long and useful life. Mrs. Gee was truly a pioneer citizen, and one who did her share faithfully in the upbuilding of one of the best counties in the state. She was twice married, her first having been W. J. Garrett, father of W. B. Garrett, one of the most prominent and influential lawyers in Texas. Her second husband was Drury Gee, and the children by this union were James W. Gee of Brenham and Waller Gee who resided in Somerville, both of whom are upright, honorable men.
Upon the death of her husband, fifteen years ago, Mrs. Gee sold the big farm near Gay Hill, and made her home with her son, James W. Gee, and Mrs. Gee. These dutiful children, and her other sons, saw that every wish was gratified, every want supplied, and despite the last, long illness, the twilight of life was peaceful and calm for this sweet and saintly woman.
Deceased was a good woman in every broad sense of the word. She was thoughtful, loving and kind, and at each milestone in life's journey was passed, she could look back on many acts of charity that her right hand did without the knowledge of her left hand. Piety is the only prop of old age, and those who grow old with religious hope, feel neither pain nor sorrow, for they have ever about them the greatest of all blessings, ennobling privilege of being a Christian. Mrs. Gee was a devout and consistent Christian, having become affiliated with the Baptist church nearly 60 years ago. She lived her religion, and this morning when the Angel of Light touched the weary eyelids down, a voice came from Heaven saying, "Write, Blessed, are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth." Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them.
When Mrs. Gee reached her 75th birthday, special attention was paid by her children to the important event, and among the many things done for her pleasure was the following beautiful poem written by her gifted son, W. B. Garrett:
Mother's Seventy-Fifth Birthday.
(October 31, 1916)
Mother, you are seventy-five today,
Three score and ten is our allotted time,
But the Lord has willed in His loving way
To give you a greater portion as thine,
It's not for us to question His design
Nor seek a way to thwart His will divine;
But we should daily seek His light and love
Our only true guide to that home above.
Think not your life has been full of trouble
And your path not the way of the Blest,
For, with Him, this world is but a bubble
In the voyage towards eternal rest.
Perhaps, at times, we think life's journey rough
And grow weary fighting the world's rebuff;
But scorn each barrier as of little weight,
'Tis only the billows testing our faith.
Though you are blind to material things here,
You should not worry, neither should you fear;
But with eyes of faith look for joys beyond
It is there only that real joy is found.
Although crippled in flesh and very weak,
Do not falter in your efforts to seek
The favor and the Grace of Him of whose Love
Assures an entrance in the home above.
Forgetting all things else, anchor your faith
In Him whose promises shall never fail;
And, with the great host He's chosen to keep,
For you there'll be rest and eternal sleep.
Funeral services will be held from the residence of James W. Gee, two miles west of Brenham at 10:30 o'clock Friday morning, with Rev. Ernest G. Cooke, pastor of Giddings Memorial Methodist church officiating. Interment will be made in the family lot in Prairie Lea cemetery.
The active pall bearers will be James S. Harrison, T. F. Matchett, C. L. Wilkins, William Lusk, F. W. Schuerenberg, A. E. Wangemann and H. F. Hohlt. Honorary, Wallace Wilkins, D. C. Giddings, W. W. Searcy, J. S. Giddings, R. E. Pennington and B. F. Teague.
Brenham Daily Banner-Press
Thursday, November 23, 1916
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