Miranda Pearson

WASSON, M a h d a - Aunt Marinda Wasson, widow of the late Uncle Abner Wasson, is very sick at the home of her son-in-law, Jake Reed, west o{Our Elm Springs correspondent sends us the following account of the death ofAunt Marinda Wasson) Aunt Marinda Wasson, after an illness of several weeks, peacefully departed this life at 10 o’clock Sunday night. At her death Aunt Marinda was 79{sicl years of age. She came with her family to this country at an early day and when but a mere child she professed religion and has lived a devoted Christian since. Aunt Marinda was second wife to the late Uncle Abner Wasson, well known in his day. They lived in peaceful union for about 9 years when Uncle Abner was called home. Aunt Marinda was greatly loved and highly respected by all who knew her and not a few in the final day will call her blessed. When she became aware of the fact that the voyage for her final resting place was near at hand she quietly resigned the cares of this life and peacefully breathed away her earthly existence. A large number of friends and relatives attended the funeral services at the M.E. Church, South which were conducted by Rev. T.A. Martin and many followed the remains to their last resting place. [The Springdale News 6/2/1899]