Journal of the Seventy-seventh Session of the Holston Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church (1920), page 14
Mrs. Mattie Howard Reed second daughter of A. W. and M. M. Howard, and widow of the late Rev. P. H. Reed of the Holston Conference, died Thursday, February 19, 1920, and the funeral service was held at her home in Greeneville, Tennessee, Saturday afternoon, conducted by the writer. Mrs. Reed had been in declining health for a number of years and was one of the most patient of sufferers. She lived alone until within a few weeks of her death, did her work, and was especially interested in her garden during the season. Although her health was poor, and her breathing difficult, she took a pride in showing her friends the work she did. With her papers was found the following: "I thank each and every one of my own, and of strangers, for every act of kindness shown me; and for every kind word given me since my husband left me to finish life's journey alone; alone with God, precious and righteous Father. He made a road for my broken works, and a rainbow of my tears.
'He wipes my brow as I droop and faint,
He blessed my hand to toil,
Faithful is He as He washes my feet,
From traces of earthly soil.'
The conflict will soon be over, and I will be at the Beautiful Gate waiting and watching for friends and loved ones." The clause "alone! alone with God" seems expressive of the life of this good woman, but being alone with God gave her a deeply spiritual nature. My visits in here home during my pastorate in Greeneville were a benediction to me. She loved the Bible and always had me to read it to her and to pray with her. Mrs. Reed was a loyal Methodist She joined the church at Greeneville, Tennessee, in 1874, the late Dr. J. S. Petty being pastor at that time, and to this church she was a faithful member. She trusted God for everything, and her confidence in Him was as the confidence af a child in its earthly father. Mrs. Reed became the wife of Rev. Reed in 1891 and for thirteen years was his faithful and devoted companion, then God took him and as she so often expressed it, left her "alone with God." Mrs. Reed leaves two brothers, both of Greeneville, Tennessee, and one sister of Venice, Illinois, also a number of relatives and friends to mourn her death. All that is earthly sleeps now beside her husband in the cemetery at Greeneville, Tennessee, but the spirit has returned to the God who gave it. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." May this be the comforting thought to tnose who remain and her comforter through life be yours in this hour of bereavement.
Mrs. Mattie Howard Reed second daughter of A. W. and M. M. Howard, and widow of the late Rev. P. H. Reed of the Holston Conference, died Thursday, February 19, 1920, and the funeral service was held at her home in Greeneville, Tennessee, Saturday afternoon, conducted by the writer. Mrs. Reed had been in declining health for a number of years and was one of the most patient of sufferers. She lived alone until within a few weeks of her death, did her work, and was especially interested in her garden during the season. Although her health was poor, and her breathing difficult, she took a pride in showing her friends the work she did. With her papers was found the following: "I thank each and every one of my own, and of strangers, for every act of kindness shown me; and for every kind word given me since my husband left me to finish life's journey alone; alone with God, precious and righteous Father. He made a road for my broken works, and a rainbow of my tears.
'He wipes my brow as I droop and faint,
He blessed my hand to toil,
Faithful is He as He washes my feet,
From traces of earthly soil.'
The conflict will soon be over, and I will be at the Beautiful Gate waiting and watching for friends and loved ones." The clause "alone! alone with God" seems expressive of the life of this good woman, but being alone with God gave her a deeply spiritual nature. My visits in here home during my pastorate in Greeneville were a benediction to me. She loved the Bible and always had me to read it to her and to pray with her. Mrs. Reed was a loyal Methodist She joined the church at Greeneville, Tennessee, in 1874, the late Dr. J. S. Petty being pastor at that time, and to this church she was a faithful member. She trusted God for everything, and her confidence in Him was as the confidence af a child in its earthly father. Mrs. Reed became the wife of Rev. Reed in 1891 and for thirteen years was his faithful and devoted companion, then God took him and as she so often expressed it, left her "alone with God." Mrs. Reed leaves two brothers, both of Greeneville, Tennessee, and one sister of Venice, Illinois, also a number of relatives and friends to mourn her death. All that is earthly sleeps now beside her husband in the cemetery at Greeneville, Tennessee, but the spirit has returned to the God who gave it. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." May this be the comforting thought to tnose who remain and her comforter through life be yours in this hour of bereavement.
Journal of the Seventy-seventh Session of the Holston Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church (1920), page 14
Mrs. Mattie Howard Reed second daughter of A. W. and M. M. Howard, and widow of the late Rev. P. H. Reed of the Holston Conference, died Thursday, February 19, 1920, and the funeral service was held at her home in Greeneville, Tennessee, Saturday afternoon, conducted by the writer. Mrs. Reed had been in declining health for a number of years and was one of the most patient of sufferers. She lived alone until within a few weeks of her death, did her work, and was especially interested in her garden during the season. Although her health was poor, and her breathing difficult, she took a pride in showing her friends the work she did. With her papers was found the following: "I thank each and every one of my own, and of strangers, for every act of kindness shown me; and for every kind word given me since my husband left me to finish life's journey alone; alone with God, precious and righteous Father. He made a road for my broken works, and a rainbow of my tears.
'He wipes my brow as I droop and faint,
He blessed my hand to toil,
Faithful is He as He washes my feet,
From traces of earthly soil.'
The conflict will soon be over, and I will be at the Beautiful Gate waiting and watching for friends and loved ones." The clause "alone! alone with God" seems expressive of the life of this good woman, but being alone with God gave her a deeply spiritual nature. My visits in here home during my pastorate in Greeneville were a benediction to me. She loved the Bible and always had me to read it to her and to pray with her. Mrs. Reed was a loyal Methodist She joined the church at Greeneville, Tennessee, in 1874, the late Dr. J. S. Petty being pastor at that time, and to this church she was a faithful member. She trusted God for everything, and her confidence in Him was as the confidence af a child in its earthly father. Mrs. Reed became the wife of Rev. Reed in 1891 and for thirteen years was his faithful and devoted companion, then God took him and as she so often expressed it, left her "alone with God." Mrs. Reed leaves two brothers, both of Greeneville, Tennessee, and one sister of Venice, Illinois, also a number of relatives and friends to mourn her death. All that is earthly sleeps now beside her husband in the cemetery at Greeneville, Tennessee, but the spirit has returned to the God who gave it. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." May this be the comforting thought to tnose who remain and her comforter through life be yours in this hour of bereavement.
Mrs. Mattie Howard Reed second daughter of A. W. and M. M. Howard, and widow of the late Rev. P. H. Reed of the Holston Conference, died Thursday, February 19, 1920, and the funeral service was held at her home in Greeneville, Tennessee, Saturday afternoon, conducted by the writer. Mrs. Reed had been in declining health for a number of years and was one of the most patient of sufferers. She lived alone until within a few weeks of her death, did her work, and was especially interested in her garden during the season. Although her health was poor, and her breathing difficult, she took a pride in showing her friends the work she did. With her papers was found the following: "I thank each and every one of my own, and of strangers, for every act of kindness shown me; and for every kind word given me since my husband left me to finish life's journey alone; alone with God, precious and righteous Father. He made a road for my broken works, and a rainbow of my tears.
'He wipes my brow as I droop and faint,
He blessed my hand to toil,
Faithful is He as He washes my feet,
From traces of earthly soil.'
The conflict will soon be over, and I will be at the Beautiful Gate waiting and watching for friends and loved ones." The clause "alone! alone with God" seems expressive of the life of this good woman, but being alone with God gave her a deeply spiritual nature. My visits in here home during my pastorate in Greeneville were a benediction to me. She loved the Bible and always had me to read it to her and to pray with her. Mrs. Reed was a loyal Methodist She joined the church at Greeneville, Tennessee, in 1874, the late Dr. J. S. Petty being pastor at that time, and to this church she was a faithful member. She trusted God for everything, and her confidence in Him was as the confidence af a child in its earthly father. Mrs. Reed became the wife of Rev. Reed in 1891 and for thirteen years was his faithful and devoted companion, then God took him and as she so often expressed it, left her "alone with God." Mrs. Reed leaves two brothers, both of Greeneville, Tennessee, and one sister of Venice, Illinois, also a number of relatives and friends to mourn her death. All that is earthly sleeps now beside her husband in the cemetery at Greeneville, Tennessee, but the spirit has returned to the God who gave it. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." May this be the comforting thought to tnose who remain and her comforter through life be yours in this hour of bereavement.
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