MRS. JEANETTE SOPER PASSES AWAY FRIDAY  Funeral Held Monday at Mt. Zion Church Near Buncombe Attended By Many Relatives and Friends.
  Mrs. Jeanette Soper, wife of Jesse Soper, living on Route 146 a short distance east of Vienna, died at Fisher Hospital, Metropolis, following an operation from which she failed to rally, as the accompanying obituary relates.  The results of the operation, which was performed by Dr. Ellingsworth of the Geneseo (Illinois) hospital, an outstanding surgeon of the state, disclosed a much more serious condition than had been anticipated and indicated Mrs. Soper's ability to withstand her suffering.  Intestinal cancer in an advanced stage was disclosed, which was beyond medical or surgical aid.  The shock of the operation only served to mercifully save her probably several more months of intense suffering.
  After her death at the hospital the body was brought to the Parker Funeral Home at Vienna, where it lay in state until the funeral, which was held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, Oct. 28, at Mt. Zion church and burial at Mt. Zion Cemetery.  Eld. E. R. Steagall conducted the funeral rites, assisted by Eld. Hobart Peterson of Brookport, Rev. F. W. Schwarzlose of Vienna and Eld. C. Ray Chrisman of Buncombe, in a beautiful and impressive service, made even more beautiful by the songs rendered by the Ozark quartet and the floral offerings of relatives and friends.  The number of out-of-town relatives and friends was so large that to name them would be impossible.  The following obituary was read as a tribute to the lovable character of this young mother.
  "Comforting to man is that hour of prayer when the voice goes up in thankful remembrance for the grace of a sustaining home.  Of this hope it has been well said:  "Man has properly no other possession."  Eternal hope, the glimmering star that leads on to a brighter tomorrow; it may sometimes grown faint for a little while, but ever the beckoning beams return.  With the wearing cares of the day our eyes must close in sleep--but confident of tomorrow's glad awakening.  Finally there comes to all the last long night when no morning sun awakes to earthly beauty. But through the night the star leads on to lands afar: to a city that has "no need of the sun."
  "Hope, like the glimmering taper's light,  Adorns and cheers the way. And still, as darker grows the night, Emits a brighter ray."
  Jeanette E. (Browning) Soper was born near Reevesville on July 18, 1899; departed this life at Fisher Hospital, Metropolis, the evening of October 25, 1935, at the age of thirty-six years, three months, and seven days.  She was the daughter of J. W. and Mary C. Browning-Stewart.  The mother survives to mourn her sad departure at the family home, across the road from Mt. Zion church, near Buncombe, where Jeanette spent a happy childhood and was loved by all around her.  Also surviving is her aged step-father, James M. Stewart, who loved her as a devoted father.  Of the first marriage of J. W. Browning she leaves three brothers:  Roy M., Simon and Elmer Browning, of Riverside, Calif.; Eldorado, Ark.; and Maroa, Ill.; respectfully.  Of her mother's marriage to James M. Stewart she leaves one sister, Mrs. Dovie Stout of Buncombe, also one step-sister, Mrs. Edith Elkins of Buncombe.
  She was converted at the age of fourteen years, joined the Mt. Zion Baptist church, and has remained a member and been active in its service.
  On February 4, 1917, she was married to Jesse Soper.  Of this union five children were born:  Lorraine (Norine) who died in infancy, Harlen Browning, Roy Allen, Mary Belle and James Hartley, surviving with the father at the family home a short distance east of Vienna.  Into this home will come long hours of lonely, wondering silence and yearning for the voice of mother and loving wife.  The family has lived in various communities of Johnson county, and Jeanette had a disposition for winning and holding friends among her neighbors in these several places of residence.
  Friends marked her attitude of hopefulness through the more than seven years of her declining health.  It might have earlier conquered a less courageous heart.  She went about her duties with good cheer, sharing the joys of her family and friends.  As the years wore on she seemed to gather new strength to bear up from the successive efforts of medical skill to aid her and a heart that held eternally to hope.  May the memory of her presence remain to bless her loved ones and the friends that loved her.