| Obit For | WOOTEN, Mary A. (McNATT) |
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| Headline | In Memory |
| Text | Mrs. Mary A. Wooten was born April 12, 1830, near Aurora, Mo, and was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John C. McNatt, old and highly esteemed citizens of Southwest MO, during life. The deceased grew to womanhood in the vicinity of her birth and was married to Harrison C. Wooten, Nov 5, 1853 at her father's home. They lived near Aurora for a time and then moved to Madison County, Ark., in 1865, and resided here until 1872, when they moved to Barry County where they continued to reside to the day of their deaths. In 1864, she united with the Church of Christ and remained a consistent member until the date of her passing. Her husband died March 19, 1902. There was born to this marriage six children, three of whom are living: Dr. H. W. Wooten of Clarendon, Texas, Mrs. Abbie Goetz of Monett, and Mrs. Cassie Leonard of Purdy.
She is gone. Another name in stricken from the ever lessening roll of our old settlers and her children, neighbors and friends are left to attest how sadly they will miss her. It must be so, these tender human ties cannot be several without a pang, yet in such a death, there is really no cause for grief. Her life work was done and well done. She was wearied with life's duties and cares, weary of suffering and waiting. She laid down to rest - sweet rest. Let her children imitate her splendid life. "So He giveth His beloved sleep;" Her children and grandchildren shall rise up and call her blessed. |
| Newspaper or Funeral Home | Cassville Democrat |
| Date | December 26, 1908, Saturday |
| Death Cert Link | - |
| Resource | State Historical Society of MO Microfilm |
| Submitted by | Donna Cooper |
