Jefferson County Illinois Obituaries

Henrietta Newell
 

Henrietta Newell, daughter of William and Sarah Woodrome Fred, was born in Elk Prairie
township in Jefferson county, Ill., Nov. 30, 1869; died at her home, two miles of Waltonville,
July 5, 1957, at the age of 88 years, 7 months and 5 days.

On March 30, 1803 she was united in marriage to George Newell, who preceded her in death
Oct. 25, 1922. To this union were born 3 children, Oscar and Mrs. Myrtle Freeman of Waltonville,
who survive, and one son who died in infancy. She is also survived by two stepsons, John and Earl,
both of Waltonville: one sister, Maude Smith of Richview: two brothers, Fount Fred of Montana,
Steve Fred of Du Quoin; six grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.

Besides her husband and infant son she was preceded in death by seven stepchildren, Asa, Laura, Mina,
Norman, Minnie, Margaret, and Lora and one granddaughter Sadie Newell Dare.

In early life she attended the Baptist church at Horse Prairie and expressed her readiness to go before
she became so ill. She was a devoted wife, and mother and showed a willingness to serve God by her
devotion to her children and stepchildren. She was happiest when able to lend a helping hand.

Sunset and evening star. And one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning at the bar When I put
out to sea. But such a tide as moving seems asleep: Too full for sound and foam, When that which drew
from out of the boundless deep Turns again home. Twilight and evening bell And after that the dark! And
may there be no sadness of farewell, When I embark. For though from out our borne of time and place The
flood may bear me far, I hope to see my Pilot face to face, When I have crossed the bar.

We wish to express our sincere thanks to all the neighbors and friends who assisted in any way at the time
of the passing of Henrietta Newell. Also for the beautiful flowers, the Fry Funeral Home and the singer and
Rev. Marsh Harpoole for his words of comfort.
The Newell Family.
 

Mt. Vernon Register News
Submitted by: Cindy Ford
 
 

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