Sarah J. Randall Kirk was born in Hickman Co. Tenn. June 4, 1844. She was the daughter of James Monroe, and Rebecca Randall.

She was the oldest of the family of 2 bros. and 2 sisters, and 2 half bros. and 2 half Sisters.

One sister preceded her several years ago.

Those remaining are, Noah Randall, Wm. Randall, Mrs Wm. Pickett, half bros. W. B. Clinton, Mrs. Eliza Cook, Mrs. Harriet Book And Eddie Clinton.

She was married to Wm. Kirk Jan 31, 1861. They moved on what is known as the Kirk homestead and remained there until death called her away. To this union was born 9 children, the oldest one dying in infancy and two have preceded her in death a short time ago, Mrs Laura Dunbar and Mrs. Nellie Vanatta.

Those remaining are Mrs. Sarah Wyatt of Shelton Wash., Mrs. Florence Carroll, Ina, Ill., Seburn Kirk, Chester, Ill., Eleck Kirk, Ina Ill., Mrs. Etta Butler Whittington, Ill. and Mrs. Myrtle Webber Benton Ill.

Subject of this sketch professed faith in Christ at the age of 13 years and united with the C. P. Church under the ministry of Clayborn Wilson. She was a faithful companion and devoted to her home and family. She was a kind and obliging neighbor and never turned any one away who came to her in need.

Owing to her fraility of health, she was not permitted to attend church services but she loved her bible and loved to talk of her savior. She loved christian literature and had been a constant reader of the Pentacostal Herald for a number of years. She often expressed a willingness that she was ready to meet the Savior and the summons came at 12:410 pm, July 18, 1917 being 73 years, 1 month and 12 days old.

She leaves to mourn her departure an aged husband, 6 children, 24 grand children, 12 great grand children, 3 sisters, 4 brothers and a host of friends and neighbors.

The funeral services were conducted by Rev W J Sneed at the Kirk church. Her remains were laid to rest in the Kirk Cemetery to await the resurection morn. While we realize our loss is her eternal gain let us all endeavor to meet mother and grand mother where parting shall be no more.

A Grand Daughter

(written by Birdie Carroll Stevens)

Source: Byford Campbell
Date: Unknown
Submitted by: Beth Phillips