At her home in Brookfield, N. Y., Sept. 4, 1903, Miss Sarah E. Saunders, in the 77th year of her age.
She was the daughter of Augustus and Eunice Lewis Saunders, and was born in Brookfield, N. Y., March 2, 1827. She early learned the art of usefulness in a home where industry and thrift prevailed, and in a life which has been peculiarly blessed in its loving ministration for those about her she practiced that fine art. One who knew her intimately says, “Hers was a loving and loyal nature, and in the home realm her talents were many and varied, and like the perfect woman ‘her price is above rubies.’ For many years hers was the strong and tender hand that cared for the talented invalid sister, and the record of this devotion, I am sure, God holds precious. Were friends and neighbors ill Sarah knew just how to help, and was not appealed to in vain. She was one of the first and also of the best Sabbath-school teachers I ever knew, for she understood and believed what she taught.” She was deeply loyal to all denominational interests and two days before she died she pressed a bill into the pastor’s hand, saying that she wanted the boards to be out of debt, that being one of her first inquiries after his return from Conference. In a chariot of suffering she left her earthly for her heavenly home, yet she was patient, calm, and uncomplaining to the last. In the desolated home, a brother, a sister, and a little niece, and a sister in Waterville, N. Y., are mourning her departure.
“Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. Yea saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them.”
T. J. V.
