Obit: Sterling Daily Gazette (Sterling, IL), 09 Nov 1888, p. 3: In Memoriam--Mrs. AMELIA MCNAIR, who fell asleep in Jesus Nov. 8, 1888, was born in Franklin Co., Pa., the first of March, 1812. She was united in matrimony to him who preceded her to the land of rest, Aug. 20, 1829. They lived in Chambersburg until 1864, when they come west and located in Ogle Co., Ill., where they resided until April, 1875, when they moved to this city, where she has since lived. Early in life she acknowledged Christ as her Savior and united with the German Reformed church in Chambersburg. When she came west, she brought her letter and united with the English Lutheran church, in whose fellowship and communion she lived and died. She attended Divine service regularly. She will be missed because her seat is vacant in the sanctuary. Her religion was not occasional; it did not depend on particular seasons and exercises. She was in the fear of the Lord all the day long. No one loved the habitation of God's house more than she did. Her devotion appeared in public, but lived in private. Another feature of her character was her humility. She was clothed with it, and it influenced her life. Another feature was her kindness. This was a perpetual stream flowing from a warm heart. Upon her tongue was the law of kindness. In doing to the needy she was in her element. She was, indeed, a remarkable woman; in fortitude, in strength of mind, good sense, devotion, and great force of character. Her friends and neighbors were always glad to have her come in, because of her cheerfulness. While living, her memory was sacred, and will be an inspiration when the bright flowers bloom above her sleeping dust. It was evident to her friends that she was failing during the summer. She was confined to her rooms about four weeks and to her chamber two weeks, during which she suffered severely, until last Saturday morning she quietly and peacefully passed away. She had what few mothers have, eight of her children present during her illness. What a comfort to fall asleep amid such surroundings. Her children did all that could be done for her recovery and comfort; but still the dear mother, kind neighbor and humble Christian passed on down to the river and passed over. She has gone to that beautiful home where flowers immortal grow, and fruits are waving over the hills of fadeless green; where the redeemed in glory stand listening to the heavenly music floating in measures soft and clear.--E. B.

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