Clark, Lou
CLARK, LOU
THE PASSING OF A GOOD WOMAN
Newspaper, November 1925.
It was hard to believe last Tuesday evening when the message spread that Mrs. Matt Clark had passed out of life, just before six o’clock.
Mrs. Clark had been one of the most highly esteemed women in this community for more that forty years. While not being in good health for several months, she was confined to her bed only five or six days and her sudden demise came as a great shock to her many relatives and friends here. Miss Lou Smith was born near McMinnville, Warren county, Tennessee, Sept. 17, 1858; she died November 24, 1925, at her home is Frisco. She came to Texas with her mother, three brothers and two sisters in 1881. Was married to Matthew N. Clark, May 25, 1884. To this union three children were born, two of whom are living: Claud Clark and Mrs. Will Clark. One grandson, William Matthew. These with her aged companion live to mourn her loss.
This writer having known Mrs. Clark for more than twenty-five years can truly testify to the genuine worth of her character. Having joined the Methodist church more than thirty-five years ago, she took an interest in the affairs of the church and its missionary society with the same devoted energy that was characteristic of her life. She was president of the society when it was first organized in Frisco.
Mrs. Clark was a woman of energy and activity. Systematic in her housekeeping and resolute in her achievements. She was hospitable and cordial in her entertainment of guests; and during her best days took great enjoyment in serving dinners and entertaining company. To those who were only slightly acquainted with her, Mrs. Clark’s outspoken honesty would seem almost harsh. She had a contempt for laziness and not much patience with slackers. But when it came to the test – let someone get into real trouble, no matter who it was – then the kindly impulses of her christian heart came to the front. Mrs. Clark loved the church, loved true religion and loved faithfulness in all life. And she will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved her best.
“Tread softly where she sleeps.”
A Friend.
THE PASSING OF A GOOD WOMAN
Newspaper, November 1925.
It was hard to believe last Tuesday evening when the message spread that Mrs. Matt Clark had passed out of life, just before six o’clock.
Mrs. Clark had been one of the most highly esteemed women in this community for more that forty years. While not being in good health for several months, she was confined to her bed only five or six days and her sudden demise came as a great shock to her many relatives and friends here. Miss Lou Smith was born near McMinnville, Warren county, Tennessee, Sept. 17, 1858; she died November 24, 1925, at her home is Frisco. She came to Texas with her mother, three brothers and two sisters in 1881. Was married to Matthew N. Clark, May 25, 1884. To this union three children were born, two of whom are living: Claud Clark and Mrs. Will Clark. One grandson, William Matthew. These with her aged companion live to mourn her loss.
This writer having known Mrs. Clark for more than twenty-five years can truly testify to the genuine worth of her character. Having joined the Methodist church more than thirty-five years ago, she took an interest in the affairs of the church and its missionary society with the same devoted energy that was characteristic of her life. She was president of the society when it was first organized in Frisco.
Mrs. Clark was a woman of energy and activity. Systematic in her housekeeping and resolute in her achievements. She was hospitable and cordial in her entertainment of guests; and during her best days took great enjoyment in serving dinners and entertaining company. To those who were only slightly acquainted with her, Mrs. Clark’s outspoken honesty would seem almost harsh. She had a contempt for laziness and not much patience with slackers. But when it came to the test – let someone get into real trouble, no matter who it was – then the kindly impulses of her christian heart came to the front. Mrs. Clark loved the church, loved true religion and loved faithfulness in all life. And she will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved her best.
“Tread softly where she sleeps.”
A Friend.