# 1 - - Pilot, January 30, 1929

This community was shocked Saturday afternoon to hear of the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Denton, which occurred that day at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Taylor Meadows in Omaha. Mrs. Denton had been ailing for some time following the flu but her condition had not been considered alarming. She became suddenly worse Saturday afternoon and passed away in a short time.

Mary Elizabeth Rhea was born at Abingdon, Virginia, February 14th, 1858, and departed this temporal life, January 26th, 1929, age 70 years, 11 months and 13 days. She grew to womanhood in the vicinity of Abingdon and was married to Robert H. Denton April 11th, 1878, who preceded her in death on May 21st, 1924. To this union was born six children, Francis R. Denton, Cornelia D. Meadows, Dr. Burl H. Denton, all residing in Omaha, Neb.; Ethel M. Haller, residing in Burbank, Calif.; Marguerite E. Mock, of Kennard; and one child dying in infancy. She leaves to mourn her passing the wives and husbands of the above children, two brothers, one sister, thirteen grandchildren and a host of friends.

About the year of 1883, the subject of this sketch with her husband came to Nebraska and in the true pioneer spirit began at once to create a home, living for some time in the Colby neighborhood, later moving south of Kennard, where they established a home and there reared their family to manhood and womanhood. By arduous labor and the practice of frugality they were able not only to lay aside for their evening time of life but also gave all of the children good educations.

The deceased, while suffering from various ailments for many years, was a kind mother, always concerned about the welfare of her children and grandchildren. By the close study of the Book, she had attuned her heart with that of her God and had so fashioned her life that when the final summons came, she was willing and ready to abide by her Master’s will. In early life she accepted Christ as her personal Savior and affiliated herself with the Methodist church, later changing her membership to the Church of God in which faith she died.

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Mrs. Robert Denton passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Taylor Meadow Saturday morning in Omaha, where she had gone to spend the winter months. She had been ill about three weeks. Mrs. Denton makes her home in Kennard with her daughter, Mrs. C. Mock and family during the summer.

She leaves three daughters, Mrs. Taylor Meadow of Omaha; Mrs. C. Mock of Kennard; and Mrs. Bernard Haller of California; two sons, Frank and Dr. B. Denton, both of Omaha; also a sister, Mrs. Sam Hall, living here, and many other relatives in Virginia.

Mrs. Denton will be greatly missed among her many friends, who wish to extend their sympathy to the bereaved children. Her remains were brought to her home in Kennard Sunday and funeral services were held at the M. E. church on Monday afternoon at two o’clock. Burial was made in the Kennard cemetery beside her husband, who passed away only a few years ago.

#3 printed in the January 31, 1929 Enterprise, Blair, Nebraska

Mary Elizabeth Rhea, was born at Abingdon, Virginia, February 14th, 1858, departed from this temporal life January 26th, 1929, age severity years, eleven months and thirteen days. She grew to womanhood in the vicinity of Abington and was married to Robert H. Denton April 11th, 1878, who preceded her in death on Mary 21st, 1924.

To this union was born six children: Francis R. Denton, Cornelia D. Meadows, Burl H. Denton, all residing in Omaha; Ethel M. Haller of Burbank, Calif., Marguerite E. Mock of Kennard; one child dieing in infancy. She leaves to mourn her passing the wives and husbands of the above children, two brothers, one sister and thirteen grandchildren and a host of friends.

About the year of 1883 the subject of this sketch with her husband came to Nebraska and in the true pioneer spirit began at once to create a home, living for some time in the Colby neighborhood, later moving south of Kennard where they established a home and there reared their family to manhood and womanhood. By arduous labor and the practice of frugality they were able not only to lay aside for their evening time of life but also gave all of the children good educations.

The deceased while a sufferer for many years, was a kind mother always concerned about the welfare of her children and grandchildren. By the close study of the Book she had attuned her heart with that of her God and had so fashioned her life that when the final summons came she was willing and ready to abide by her Master’s will. Early in life she associated herself with the Methodist church of which she was for years a consistent member but in later years she affiliated with the Church of God where she always took an active start.

“Abide with me, fast falls the eventide;

The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide.

When other helpers fail, and comforts flee,

Help of the helpless, O abide with me.

Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day;

Earths joys grow dim; its glories pass away;

Change and decay in all around I see,

O Thou, who changes not, abide with me!”

#4 31 Jan., 1929 - The Tribune

PIONEER LADY DIES

Mrs. Elizabeth Denton Expires at Omaha Saturday

Mrs. Elizabeth Denton, 71, passed away Saturday afternoon, January 26, after a brief illness of pneumonia at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Taylor Meadows, in Omaha where she was spending the winter. Mrs. Denton was born in Virginia where she grew to womanhood, coming to Nebraska in the early ’80’s with her husband and two small children, settling in Washington county, the greater part of the time in and near Kennard. Since the death of her husband about five years ago, she has spent the summers here with her daughter, Mrs. C. E. Mock and the winter months in Omaha. She was well liked and respected by everyone with whom she came in contact, and has scores of friends both here and in Omaha. She is survived by two sons, Frank and Beryl Denton of Omaha; three daughters, Mrs. Taylor Meadows of Omaha, Mrs. C. E. Mock of Kennard and Mrs. Bernard Haller of California; one sister, Mrs. Sam Hall of Kennard and two brothers in Virginia, several grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Short funeral services were conducted at the C. E. Mock home at 1:30 p.m. Monday followed by a service at the Methodist church at 2 p.m., interment being made in the Kennard cemetery.

~~~ Obituaries courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair, Nebraska Public Library ~~~

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