Elizabeth (Hemphill) Patterson Obituary

Elizabeth Hemphill Patterson, who made her 
earthly home as happy as was in her power, by 
her cheerful presence, love and unselfish 
devotion to others, passed peacefully to her 
reward on May 19, 1919, being 58 years, 4 months 
and 29 days old. 

Although she suffered for many months with 
chronic bronchitis no word of complaint escaped 
her lips. She was perfectly aware that her 
bright lamp of life was growing dimmer day by 
day, and when death came it found her prepared 
and she sweetly fell asleep in Jesus. 

She was born in Hardin county on January 1, 
1861, the daughter of William and Mary Ann 
Hemphill. The father, mother, two brother and 
two sisters preceded her 
to the home beyond. Two brothers, Joseph, of 
Roundhead, and James, of Kenton, survive to 
mourn the loss of a loving sister. 

At an early age she united with the First 
Presbyterian church at Belle Center a few years 
later transferred her membership to the Reformed 
Presbyterian at the 
same place under the pastorate of Rev. J. J. 
Huston. On March 14, 1888, she was united in 
marriage to John Graham Patterson at which time 
she connected herself 
with the Reformed Presbyterian church of 
Northwood, under the pastorate of Rev. Hargrave, 
and remained a faithful member until her work on 
earth was finished. 

Her husband departed this life about six years 
ago. These three children survive to mourn the 
loss of a loving mother: Mrs.Golda Rutherford, 
Hargrave and 
Howard Patterson; also two little grandsons, 
Melville and Lowell Rutherford and a host of 
friends and neighbors. 

The funeral was held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the 
late home in charge of her pastor, Rev. R. 
Hargrove. Interment in Northwood cemetery.