Emma Ferrill Whitford was born in Union County, Ill., November 28, 1878, the daughter of Henry and Alice Jane Ferrill, and died at her home in Farina, May 23, 1918, at the age of 39 years, 5 months, and 25 days. Her mother died when she was twelve years old and for several years the responsibility of keeping up the home rested upon her, with several children to care for. When she was sixteen she came to Farina and made her home with her sister, Mrs. J. F. Whittemore. On September 14, 1899, she was united in marriage to Orlo J. Whitford, by Rev. L. D. Seager. Three children came to their home, Josephine, Edward, and Mabel, all of whom, with their father, are left to mourn her departure. She is survived by one brother and four sisters, one brother and one sister having gone on before. All those living reside in Illinois, but each in a different place. Mrs. Whitford was converted in early life and joined the Christian church at Anna, Ill. She was active in church work as a girl, having sung in the choir and taught a Sunday-school class. After coming to Farina, in 1898, she joined the Seventh Day Baptist church here, of which she was a faithful member at· the time of her death. For the past two years she has suffered with tuberculosis, but she was ready for the end. She loved God and trusted his promises. She spent much time during her illness in the study of the Holy Word. She will be missed by her children and husband and by a large circle of friends; but we would not call her back to endure more suffering. The funeral services were held at the Seventh Day Baptist church, Sabbath afternoon, May 25, at 2.30, conducted by the pastor. Rev. L. D. Seager preached the sermon. The body was laid to rest in the Farina Cemetery.
