Arminda Mercer Story Quivey
1856-1917
Arminda Quivey was born Aug. 10, 1856, adopted by Edward and Charlotte Story June 30, 1857, was married to AlbertQuivey Dec. 16, 1875. To this union seven children were born all of whom survive her. Mrs. Cora Ator, Pratts Fork, Ohio, Mrs. Erma Douglas, Ferris, Illinois, Elwood of Clayton, Illinois, Millard who resided at home, Verna of Dallas, Ill.; Mrs. Nora Haning, Burlingham, and Mrs. Clarice Day, Chester Ohio. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, one sister, and two brothers. She died December 9, 1917, aged 61 years, three months and 29 days. She united with the Baptist Church under the ministry of Rev. Martin about thirty years ago and has lived an exemplary life, was kind loving wife and mother and will be sadly missed in the home. She had been a sufferer for several months and had born her suffering patiently and was fully resigned to do her Heavenly Father's Will. The loving husband and sorrowing children may her Christian life be a guiding star to draw them to a home beyond the sky.
We shall be lonely without you, mother.
Your place cannot be filled.
A shadow by your loss is cast.
But be it as God willed.
In the home we shall miss you, mother.
Shall miss your tender care.
But if our Heavenly Father wills
We shall meet you ever there.
(Taken from an obituary clipping, newspaper not known)
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