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Mahala Ann Culp was born in School County, Missouri(cannot read, tear in page)1834, and died January 30, 1902, at the residence of J.W. Bowman, in Leon, Iowa, the deceased lived to the good age of 78 years and 26 days. When seventeen years old she was converted and united with the M.E. Church, and from that time until her death was a faithful and consistent Christian.
On January 14, 1840, she was married to Mr. Jessie Stanley. Of this union there were born three children, namely W.C. Stanley, P.J. Stanley, and Olevia E. Stanley, the last named of whom preceded the deceased, in death, by some years. After having been a widow for several years, the deceased was married again on June 10, 1872, to John Powers. The second marriage was also dissolved by death after a few years. In 1889, Mrs. Powers made quite an extended visit to California. In 1894 she returned to Decatur County where she has since resided.
The entire life of Mrs. Powers has been characterized by implicit trust in God, and a constant preparation for death. When death came, consequently, it found her ready to enter into the mansion prepared. Such expressions as the following have been characteristic of her life and experience, "I am still trusting in the Lord for I know He is all in all." "The longer I live the more I see the need of His grace." "God is all my comfort."
Funeral services were conducted at the home of Mr. J.W. Bowman by Reverend I.N. Woodward on Saturday morning, February 1, 1902. Interment was made in the Leon Cemetery.
Posted in Decatur County Journal-Iowa February 6, 1902
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