June 20th, 1925 marked the close of the earthly days of Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson Murcheson, who for more than 83 years, followed the walks of life in such a way as to endear herself to those who from time to time have been her fellow travelers. Her death occured at her home on Central street at 10 o'clock Saturday afternoon, and marked the passing of another pioneer. Born in Georgia December 11th 1841. She was the last surviving member of a noble family. She was the sister of the late M. A. Jackson, who was one of the most dearly loved and most highly respected citizens of Farmersville. Shortly following the Civil war she was married to Dr. Murcheson, and came in 1867 to Texas, locating here and later at Merit, where he practised his profession for many years, and was one of the leading financiers and business men of this section -- Dr. Murcheson died Feb. 14th 1914, and following his death Mrs. Murcheson, with her daughter, Miss Flora, made her home at Sweetwater and Dallas. Several years ago they returned to Farmersville where she spent the closing years of her life. She was the mother of four children; John and Emma, deceased and Sandy, of Wichita Falls and Miss Flora, of this place. With her passing a good and noble soldier of the cross was discharged here, to enlist above. She was a quiet, unassuming christian, who lived in her daily life the beautiful ideals of her religion and to know her was to love her. She had been an invalid for many years, and suffered much, but she was a woman of great faith, great courage and great love. In the midst of her suffering she was tender, sweet and thoughtful of others. Shortly before she lapsed into unconsciousness she sang the hymn, "O Bear Me Away on Thy Snowy Breast, to My immortal Home"--Truly "there was no moarning at the bar when she put out to sea." She was a member of the Baptist church at Merit, from which place the impresive funeral services were held. Rev. Dale, an old friend and former pastor, assisted by Rev. Gilmore, pastor of Merit church and Rev. Chapman, pastor of Farmersville church conducted the services. There was an immense throng of people to pay their last tribute of love and respect to her, whom they had loved so well. Many beautiful floral offerings spoke words of sympathy from friends. The interment took place at the I.O.O.F. cemetery at Merit, and the following served as active pall bearers: Tone Clindining, S. M. Henslee, J. C. Leatherwood, of Merit, R. A. Davis, Cecil Kincard and Frank Davis of Farmersville. Source unknown. Given to me by Novaleen Davis of Farmersville.