| Obit For | Alice Malissa (Wiseley) Davis |
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| Headline | - |
| Text | Alice Malissa Wiseley, daughter of James and Elizabeth Wiseley, was born in Cumberland County, Illinois, March 22, 1865 and departed this life at her home near Wheaton, Mo., April 28, 1939, age 74 years, 1 month and 6 days.
She was united in marriage to R. S. Davis. To this union eight children were born, five sons and three daughters. She was converted and baptized at the age of 18 years and lived a consistent life, maintaining her faith in Christ until death. It can be said thoughtfully that she was done her part in life, a friend to many, a beloved mother and grandmother is at rest. No more shall life's traits frow her brow, for she has gone where trials are no more. She leaves to mourn her passing four sons and two daughters. Homer Davis of Pierce City, Mo., Iva Stansbury of Chicago, Ill., Sherman Davis of Reeds Springs, Mo., Floyd and Lee Davis and Lela Ledl of Wheaton, Mo.; five grandchildren, Escol, Edna Ruth and Connie Davis of Wheaton, Ruth Richter of Chicago, Ill, and Beulah Selvidge of Purdy, Mo.; two great-grandchildren Rosene Selvidge of Purdy and Margaret Ellen Wormington of Holtville, Calif., two sisters, Mrs. Rachel Mahan and Mrs. Emma Myers of Holdenville, Okla., and a host of other relatives and friends. Her friends, one son and one daughter preceded her in death. She spent the greater part of her life near Wheaton, and her life is a cherished memory to the many who knew her. To follow in her footsteps leads to the home of the soul, prepared for the righteous. Funeral services were conducted at the Muncey Chapel Church Sunday afternoon, April 30, by Rev. Sherman Erickson. Flower girls were two grand daughters and three nieces, Edna Ruth Davis, Rosine Selvidge, Lorene Davidson Grace Tobey and Ruth Green. Pallbearers were nephews, A. D. Wisely, Hubert Green, Herman Green. Pallbearers were nephews, A. D. Wisely, Hubert Green Herman Green, R. B. Loftls, Ralph Ross and Homer Selvidge. Music was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. Dave Stump and a quartet composed of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lamberson, Mrs. Grant Robinson and O. E. Foster. A solo by the Muncey Chapel choir. Burial was made in the Muncey Chapel Cemetery under the direction of the Wheaton Funeral Home. Mother dear, my little "pal" How hard to see you go. God is calling, and the angels Need you, dear, I know. I feel I can't live without you, But your frail body has suffered so, May God give me poser and strength, As he gave you, in the last days, So willing and happy to go. Little pal, I'll miss you, No one but God can tell, But He is just, and will Answers our prayers How tired you grew beneath the Strain. No further burden could you bear. God answered the promise Of that land more fair, And now if I could keep you here No sacrifice could be too dear, For I could take my tear and aches, And lose them on your breast. That gentle touch of your hand, And kiss from your sweet lips, Meant more than this world's beauty here. But it's time to go, Your race is through, I must bid farewell, Mother dear, Until Heaven's gate opens wide for me And I'll meet you and Daddy there. Written by her daughter, Lela. |
| Newspaper or Funeral Home | Wheaton Journal |
| Date | May 4, 1939 |
| Death Cert Link | - |
| Resource | State Historical Society of MO Microfilm |
| Submitted by | Donna Cooper |
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