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Obit For Mary Elizabeth (Morrison) (Doyel) Searcy
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Text A mother in Israel has been called from labor to reward. Sister Mary Elizabeth Morrison, died Feb. 21, 1914, at Exeter, age 79 years, 2 months and 15 days. She was born in Hardin County, KY, Dec. 6, 1834. In November 1862 she was married to I. J. Doyel, who died Nov. 7, 1895.

To this union were born eight children, seven boys and one girl, five of whom are living. They are: Robert, Harvey, Arnold, Packer, and Mrs. Bensley of Peirce city, [Pierce City] all of whom were present at the time of death, and rendered great love and sympathy to the dear mother during her sickness and death.

She was converted at the age of thirteen yeas and united with the Baptist Church and lived a consistent Christian life. She was a charter member of the First Baptist Church at Exeter.

Two unusual things were connected with her marriage and funeral. First, she and her second husband, W. B. Searcy, were born the same day of the same month and year. Second, a song composed by W. B. Searcy and titled "The Home Beyond" was sung at the funeral service.

The funeral was held at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Revs. M. Smith and P. M. Hodge by her special request, in the presence of a large crowd of neighbors and friends.
Newspaper Cassville Republican
Date February 26, 1914, Thursday
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Resource State Historical Society of MO Microfilm
Submitted by Donna Cooper