The above named died at her home on North Lafayette street about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday last of consumption, aged 25 years, 8 months and 9 days. Funeral services were held at the First Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. The remains will be taken to Astoria Friday morning at 8:42, where they will be interred.
Deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Severns, and was born in Fulton county near Astoria. They came to this city in 1892 and have since made this their home. Besides her parents she leaves two brothers, Charles of Galesburg and Fred of this city, and two sisters, Mrs. Clayton Webster of Galesburg and Helen of this city; also a host of friends who deeply sympathize with the bereaved family.
Miss Severns until about three weeks ago, when she finally went home for temporary rest of a few weeks, as she thought and all hoped, had been employed in this office ever since the first issue of the Daily Journal six years ago, and every person connected with this establishment feels a personal loss in her death. No one ever lived with a more exalted sense of duty or a more self-sacrificing spirit for those she loved. To her mother especially her devotion was sublime. Her life, though short was well-lived. She suffered much (it could not be otherwise) without complaint during the last few months, growing gradually weaker, physically, while her courage seemed to increase, and when unable to help herself, sought to encourage the loved ones at her bedside, with the assurance that she would be better soon. And she was right, she is better. On her calm still face today remains no lines of pain; tranquility and repose, peace and perfect happiness are pictured there. Then why mourn when she has gained so much. A life of self-effacement and devotion to others seldom paralleled has gone to a just reward.
Deceased was all her life a consistent member of the Methodist church, and actively engaged in the work of the Epworth League while her strength permitted her regular attendance. She was also a member of the local Court of Honor. — Macomb Journal.
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The above named died at her home in the city of Macomb at 7:30 p.m. March 6th, aged 25 years, 8 months and 9 days. The remains were brought to Astoria where funeral services were held in the Methodist church on March 9th at 3 o’clock p.m., after which all that was mortal of Miss Severns was laid to rest in our city cemetery. Mr. Dillon’s text was, “For to me to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Severns, and was born near this city. They removed from here to Macomb in 1892. Miss Severns was a devout christian, having made a religious profession and joined the Astoria M. E. church January 21, 1886. She was noted for correct and faithful living and was especially devoted to her mother. Although a great sufferer, she bore up without complaint, and for her death had no terrors. The very large attendance at her funeral services, both in Macomb and Astoria was an eloquent testimony that a pure and noble life is appreciated everywhere.
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The remains of Miss Agnes Severns, buried in the Astoria cemetery several weeks ago, were removed Wednesday to Macomb and interred in the city cemetery at that place. Isaac Severns, father of the deceased, looked after the removal and accompanied the remains to Macomb.
Current Obituaries in the Astoria South Fulton Argus