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Obit For Mary (Ballard) Kersery
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Text Mrs. Mary Kersery nee Ballard was born near Arkansas City, Kansas, in 1872. The family moved to Marionville, Mo., in 1879, at which place they made their home until 1889 when they moved to Cassville, Barry County, Mo.

She was married to Thos. S. Kersey, May 28th 1890. She was converted and united with the Church of Christ under Brother Knox's preaching about four years ago.

For about three years she had been afflicted so severely that she was a constant invalid, but was frequently privileged to go to church, out riding or visiting with her friends until within the last few months.

During the June meeting in '95 she was an earnest worker and was one of the leading spirits in the organization of the church and imitating the erection of the new church which was its foundation about completed.

"She rests from her labors, but works follow her." Sister Kersey from her childhood was a Sunday school worker. How many boys and girls, who have been in her classes, and were won to a better life and saved, eternity alone will tell.

About two weeks ago she took worse and rapidly sank. On Friday preceding her demise her friends gave up all hope and waited patiently for the end, which came Monday, March 23, at 4:45 p.m. Without any visible struggle o r pain she quietly fell "sleep in the arms of Jesus.

" "Blessed are they that died in the Lord."

She was 24 years and 17 days old, a faithful and devoted Christian, an affection wife and companion, and a friend to all. It may be truly said of her that "none knew her but to love her."

The exceedingly large and overflowing audience which assembled to participate in the last sad ceremonies bore evidence of the esteem in which she was held. She leaves to mourn her departure, besides the many friends, three sisters, two brothers, a father and a fond and affectionate husband. The funeral was conducted at Father Kersey's residence on Tuesday at 2 p. m. by the writer and the body was laid to rest in the Exeter Cemetery.
Newspaper or Funeral Home Cassville Republican
Date April 2, 1896, Thursday
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Resource State Historical Society of MO
Submitted by Donna Cooper