Carrie Randolph Davis, daughter of Howell W. and Marietta Randolph, was born in Shiloh, N. J., September 3, 1844, and died at her home in Farina, Ill., August 1, 1910.
When she was five years old she went with her parents to Walworth, Wis., where she made her home till she was married to Dr. A. C. Davis, April 26, 1865. They came directly to Farina to make their home. In May, 1867, she united by letter with the Farina Church, and has been one of its most devoted and active members. Seven children were born to Dr. and Mrs. Davis. Upon them the mother poured out her love in self-sacrificing service and inspiring example. This home circle was first broken by the death of Arnold C. Davis Jr. No words can express the sorrow that thus came to the mother, but she continued the same cheerful, hopeful, helpful Christian that she had been for many years.
In December, 1908, she was stricken with paralysis, and since then has been in an almost helpless condition. During these months of her sickness her husband and their children have given her most loving attention and care, no sacrifice being too great or service too heavy for them to perform in order to add to her comfort and happiness.
Mrs. Davis has two brothers and a sister living, - Warren Randolph of Chicago, Mrs. F. E. Peterson of West Hallock, Ill., and Rev. L. C. Randolph of Milton, Wis. Her five living children are Mrs. J. H. Irish of Vandalia, Ill., Mrs. J. W. Johnson of South Dakota, Carroll Davis of Farina, and Honor and Aster, who are at home.
Memorial services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon, conducted by her pastor, assisted by the Rev. L. C. Randolph, who concluded the services with tender and eloquent words of respect, in memory of his sister. W. D. B.
