Married James Willis Sears, April 12, 1860

I enter upon this tribute to the memory of the late Irene Elizabeth SEARS, who died March 30th, 8:45 p.m., at her home 3 miles south-east of Hutchins. Had this dear, good woman lived till the 23rd day of next September she would have celebrated her 75th birthday.

Born in Indiana, she went in early life, with her parents to Iowa, whence she came in 1856 to within one half a mile of the place where she died. Here she was married to Jas. W. SEARS, who preceded her to the grave just nineteen years ago. From this union were born four boys and four girls; in the order named: Mrs. A.J. LOWERY, J.W., G. W., R.D. and A.M. SEARS, Mrs. Cassie LACY, Misses Fannie and Ollie SEARS. Of this large family all are living with the exception of A.M. who died in 1895.

Two Brothers: Rufe & Charles Mosier

The funeral service was conducted at the home by Elder Fred CLARK, of Waco. It was most impressive, the speaker knowing well the Christian character and home life about whom he talked. Adding mush to the solemnity and beauty of this sad service was the singing of the neighborhood choir of male voices-a choir whose custom has been for years past to gather, at the homes in that neighborhood and sing the sweet songs of Zion. None enjoyed them more than the subject of this tribute, and who can know but that her redeemed spirit was there, drinking in to the full, the melody of the voices her mortal ears had so loved to hear. "Asleep in Jesus," "Death is Only a Dream," and others equally appropriate rose in sweet cadences above her bier, and tears of genuine bereavement flowed unrestrained from every eye.
Interment was made in the Lancaster cemetery, where rest the remains of her husband and son.