Field, Madora
MRS. J. W. FIELD PASSED AWAY AT HOME ON SUNDAY
Newspaper, 1926.
“In the midst of life, there is death.”
Again McKinney citizens were reminded that there is much truth in the familiar Biblical quotation, when the announcement was made that Mrs. Madora Field, 77 years old, wife of Jim Field, well-known citizen and capitalist of the city, had died at 8:50 o’clock Sunday night at the family residence, 101 North College street.
The deceased had been practically an invalid since she broke her hip about six years ago and for the past few months her condition had been extremely critical.
She was born in Booneville, Mo., on March 23, 1849, and came to Texas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Barnes about 1852, where they settled on a farm about ten miles west of McKinney. Just prior to the Civil war, the deceased’s father died. Her mother has been dead about twenty years. Her parents will be remembered by many of the earlier pioneers as they were a highly esteemed couple, Mr. Barnes being an extensive Collin county farmer and stock raiser.
On December 24, 1869, the deceased was married to Jas. W. Field, former president of the Central State bank in this city and a large land owner of Collin county.
To this union, three daughters were born who survive as follows: Mrs. R. G. Love, Mrs. Harry McDonald, both of McKinney and Mrs. J. G. Anthony of Fort Worth. She is also survived by the following grandchildren, Earl P. Love, McKinney, Lyman Field McDonald, Robert Field Love and Jim Field McDonald, and four great-grandchildren as follows: Lyman McDonald, Jr., Harry McDonald, Jean McDonald and Jim Perry Love. She is also survived by two brothers, R. F. Barnes, Arlington, Texas and Jessie Barnes, Sheridan, Ariz.
Funeral services were held at the family residence, Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock. The services were be conducted by Eld. R. C. Horn, a life-long friend of the family who had known the deceased since early girlhood. He was assisted by Dr. Clifford S. Weaver, pastor of the First Christian church of this city. Interment followed in Pecan Grove cemetery.
Mrs. Field was a woman who believed that “home” came first and was never happier than when arranging her house tastily for the pleasure of her family or else making palatable dainties that would please their appetite and fancy. She could be easily termed as a “home lover,” and received at her fireside with the ease of a queen, shedding sunshine to all who entered its portals and making hospitality the keynote.
She joined the Christian church in early girlhood, attended church services regularly until her health prevented, and was in sympathy with all the church activities. She talked her religion in her home and to her friends and her faith and loyalty was beautiful and inspirational to all.
She was eager to hear of the happenings in the outside world and when she would hear of the illness of others, she would always say that she was thankful that she was living and consoled herself in the fact that her condition was not so bad after all. Members of the family spoke of her patience tenderly Monday, and how in her hours of suffering she was sweet, placid and patient to the very last.
Elder R. C. Horn who had known Mrs. Field since she was a girl said that night after night he had seen her sit up till early morning with the corpse of a friend and that he had resided in the same neighborhood of the family and pointed her out as a woman who was truly an example of unselfishness and thoughtful ness. “I never heard her speak unkindly of anyone. Everything was beautiful to her. She loved her flowers, her birds, her garden and her friends.”
A few years ago Mrs. Field entertained with a dinner party in her home, honoring th birthday of her husband. Around the festal board were seated officials of the Central State bank, of which Mr. Field at that time was president. Many eulogies were paid the honored guest on his natal day and as a surprise. Mrs. Edwin Lee Burton, a former neighbor of the Fields family offered a toast to Mrs. Fields, choosing as her subject, “The Power Behind the Throne,” and in the catchy little verses that “Miss Lizzie” is so capable of penning she paid [missing]
Newspaper, 1926.
“In the midst of life, there is death.”
Again McKinney citizens were reminded that there is much truth in the familiar Biblical quotation, when the announcement was made that Mrs. Madora Field, 77 years old, wife of Jim Field, well-known citizen and capitalist of the city, had died at 8:50 o’clock Sunday night at the family residence, 101 North College street.
The deceased had been practically an invalid since she broke her hip about six years ago and for the past few months her condition had been extremely critical.
She was born in Booneville, Mo., on March 23, 1849, and came to Texas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Barnes about 1852, where they settled on a farm about ten miles west of McKinney. Just prior to the Civil war, the deceased’s father died. Her mother has been dead about twenty years. Her parents will be remembered by many of the earlier pioneers as they were a highly esteemed couple, Mr. Barnes being an extensive Collin county farmer and stock raiser.
On December 24, 1869, the deceased was married to Jas. W. Field, former president of the Central State bank in this city and a large land owner of Collin county.
To this union, three daughters were born who survive as follows: Mrs. R. G. Love, Mrs. Harry McDonald, both of McKinney and Mrs. J. G. Anthony of Fort Worth. She is also survived by the following grandchildren, Earl P. Love, McKinney, Lyman Field McDonald, Robert Field Love and Jim Field McDonald, and four great-grandchildren as follows: Lyman McDonald, Jr., Harry McDonald, Jean McDonald and Jim Perry Love. She is also survived by two brothers, R. F. Barnes, Arlington, Texas and Jessie Barnes, Sheridan, Ariz.
Funeral services were held at the family residence, Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock. The services were be conducted by Eld. R. C. Horn, a life-long friend of the family who had known the deceased since early girlhood. He was assisted by Dr. Clifford S. Weaver, pastor of the First Christian church of this city. Interment followed in Pecan Grove cemetery.
Mrs. Field was a woman who believed that “home” came first and was never happier than when arranging her house tastily for the pleasure of her family or else making palatable dainties that would please their appetite and fancy. She could be easily termed as a “home lover,” and received at her fireside with the ease of a queen, shedding sunshine to all who entered its portals and making hospitality the keynote.
She joined the Christian church in early girlhood, attended church services regularly until her health prevented, and was in sympathy with all the church activities. She talked her religion in her home and to her friends and her faith and loyalty was beautiful and inspirational to all.
She was eager to hear of the happenings in the outside world and when she would hear of the illness of others, she would always say that she was thankful that she was living and consoled herself in the fact that her condition was not so bad after all. Members of the family spoke of her patience tenderly Monday, and how in her hours of suffering she was sweet, placid and patient to the very last.
Elder R. C. Horn who had known Mrs. Field since she was a girl said that night after night he had seen her sit up till early morning with the corpse of a friend and that he had resided in the same neighborhood of the family and pointed her out as a woman who was truly an example of unselfishness and thoughtful ness. “I never heard her speak unkindly of anyone. Everything was beautiful to her. She loved her flowers, her birds, her garden and her friends.”
A few years ago Mrs. Field entertained with a dinner party in her home, honoring th birthday of her husband. Around the festal board were seated officials of the Central State bank, of which Mr. Field at that time was president. Many eulogies were paid the honored guest on his natal day and as a surprise. Mrs. Edwin Lee Burton, a former neighbor of the Fields family offered a toast to Mrs. Fields, choosing as her subject, “The Power Behind the Throne,” and in the catchy little verses that “Miss Lizzie” is so capable of penning she paid [missing]
