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Obit For Elizabeth (Betterton) Goodnight
Headline Mrs. Elizabeth Goodnight Dead
Text Mrs. Elizabeth Goodnight, wife of George M. Goodnight died at her home, two miles north of Purdy, January 25.She had suffered from an attack of lagrippe and lung trouble for eight weeks before her death.

She was born in Giles County, Tenn. Feb. 7, 1831, making her 81 years, 11 months, and 19 days old. She was converted at the age of twelve years and had lived a consistent Christian life till death. Her life should be an example for the younger generation to follow.

Grandma called her children to her bedside a few hours before she died and taking them by the hand told them she was ready and willing to die, for she could see her Savior waiting for her.

She leaves one sister, Mrs. Arcena Bandy of Monett, a brother, W. M. Betterton of Texas, and eight children who reside in Barry County, Mrs. Mary Lee, G. W. Goodnight, Mrs. M. J. Stringer, Mrs. S. E. Sexton, Mrs. S. E. Wormington, W. F. Goodnight, Miss Cora Goodnight, and L. C. Goodnight, also twenty five grandchildren, fifteen great grand children besides a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at the New Salem Church by Rev. J. Combs and Rev. G. W. Quails after which the remains were laid to rest in the Goodnight Cemetery to await the great resurrection day. In her departure the children have lost a kind and loving mother. The family and relatives have our sympathy. [poem follows]
Newspaper or Funeral Home Cassville Republican
Date Feb. 1, 1912, Thursday
Death Cert Link -
Resource State Historical Society of MO Microfilm
Submitted by Donna Cooper