Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 August 1904 — OBITUARY. [ARTICLE]

OBITUARY.

Little Opal Irene Barkley died at the home of her father Edward Barkley in Parr, at 11 o’clock a. m., Wednesday, Aug. IT, 1904, at theage of 12 years, 3 mos. and 15 days; after a brief but severe illness of only three and one-half days. Deceased was born in Wilson Co., Kansas, May 5, She was a very loving child, always appreciative of the least kindness shown toward her, and during the extreme suffering in her last illness, displayed the most kind disposition and the greatest degree of patience. Besides the many friends and little playmates, she leaves a most affectionate father, Edward Barkley, mother, Mary Barkley, and six sisters; Nellie, Vernie, Myrtle, Grace, Marie and Gertrude to mourn her untimely death. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to express our sincere thanks to all who rendered their respect by their presence at the graveyard and funeral of our little Opal, and most especially to those who rendered their kind and most faithful service during her last illness. May God’s blessings rest upon all. Edward Barkley and Family.