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OBITUARY

NORA BELLE (SMITH) EDWARDS

Nora Belle Edwards of Sims died at her home about 12:10 p.m. Sunday, November 7. She had been in failing health for the past two years, but yet her death was unexpected and a shock to loved ones and many friends.

She was the daughter of William and Mary Smith and was born near Sims Feb. 15, 1886. She departed this life at the age of 62 years, 8 months and 20 days.

She was united in marriage to S.L. EdwardsApril 19, 1903, and to this union two children were born.

She leaves to mourn her departure her devoted husband; the two children, Leo Edwards of Mill Shoals and Louise at home; one loving daughter-in-law, Gussie and one grand-son, Kenneth

She also leaves four sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Laura Walker of Cureall, Mrs. Ellen Burkett of Benton, Mrs. Guss Jones and Mrs. Grace Gregg, of Sims, J. D. Smith of Davenport,Iowa, and Fred Smith of Pleasant Plains, and a host of other relatives and friends.

She accepted Christ as her Savior in early life and united with the Sims General Baptist church some forty years ago.

Belle always had a good word and handshake for everyone and always enjoyed life wherever she was. She will be sadly missed in her home, church and Sunday school, where she was a faithful teacher of the Young Ladies S. S. class for many years. But to the bereaved ones we can say, weep not as those who have no hope. She has gone to that home that Jesus said He had gone to prepare for those who love and serve Him and she left this world shouting His praises with her last breath.

Gone, dear mother, gone forever,
          How we miss your smiling face,
          But you left us to remember
          None on earth can take your place.
          A happy home we once enjoyed,
          How sweet the memory still,
          But death has left a loneliness
          The world can never fill.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. from the Sims General Baptist church with the Rev. Ora McRill in charge, assisted by the Rev. Arthur McRill. Interment was in Pin Oak cemetery.

Card of Thanks
To the friends and neighbors for the many kind expression of sympathy during our recent bereavement we extend our heartfelt thanks.

The Edwards Family

BELLE EDWARDS OF SIMS DIES SUNDAY

Mrs. Belle Edwards, 62, a well known resident of Sims, died at her home in that community at noon on Sunday soon after being stricken while returning home from church.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. from the Sims General Baptist church, with the Rev. Ora McRill officiating.Interment was in the Ten (sic) Oak cemetery.

Mrs. Edwards was a member of the Sims General Baptist church.

She was born in Sims February 13, 1886, the daughter of William and Mary (Marshall) Smith.She was married April 19, 1903, to S. L. Edwards.

Surviving are her husband; one son, Leo Edwards of Mill Shoals; a daughter, Louise, at home; one grandchild; two brothers, Jake Smith of Davenport,Iowa, and Fred Smith of Pleasant Plains, and four sisters, Mrs. B. A. Jones and Mrs. John Gregg of Sims, Mrs. Ellen Burkett of Benton and Mrs. Laura Walker of West Plains, Mo.

MRS. EDWARDS DIES

Mrs. Belle Edwards, 62, died at noon Sunday soon at her home in Sims from a heart attack. She had just returned home from church and was entering the house as she collapsed.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Sims General Baptist church by Rev. Ora McRill. Burial was in the Ten (sic) Oak cemetery.

Mrs. Edwards was born in Sims February 13, 1886, the daughter of William and Mary (Marshall) Smith. She was married April 19, 1903, to S. L. Edwards.

Mrs. Edwards was a member of the Sims General Baptist church.

Surviving are her husband; one son,Leo Edwards of Mill Shoals; a daughter, Louise, at home; one grandchild; two brothers, Jake Smith of Davenport, Iowa and Fred Smith of Pleasant Plains, and four sisters, Mrs. B. A. Jones and Mrs. John Gregg of Sims, Mrs. Ellen Burkett of Benton and Mrs. Laura Walker of West Plains, Mo.