Sarah Silena Sloan WEAR Collins (1862 - 1925)
Madisonville Democrat, (Monroe Co. TN) Wednesday, March 18, 1925, Page 1:
“Rafter News---Messrs. Robert and Herbert Wear were called to the bedside of their mother, Mrs. Salenia Wear, who recently passed away. Grieve not for her, but think of her waiting for you on the other shore, where there will be no more separations or troubles of any kind.”
Madisonville Democrat, (Monroe Co. TN) Wednesday, April 22, 1925, Page 2:
“Obituary---Sarah Silena Sloan was born in Blount County, Tenn., Dec. 1, 1862, and in early childhood moved with her parents to Monroe County, where her life has been spent.
At the age of about 16 years, she was married to William J. Wear. To this union were born nine children, seven of whom survive her: Arthur, deceased; Mrs. Myra Gray of Maryville; William L., of Bow, Washington; Mrs. Gennie Miller of Mellwood, Washington; Mrs. Hattie Giles of Pullman, Washington; Robert of Belltown; Edison, deceased; and Herbert of Belltown.
On June 8, 1896, death claimed her companion, leaving her a widow in which state she remained about two years, when she was married to Lee Collins. To this union there was born one son, Obie, and since the death of his father a few years ago, has been a faithful, thoughtful son in caring for his invalid mother.
For twelve years Mrs. Collins has been in very poor health, and for the past ten weeks has been confined to her bed until on March 11th death came and ended the suffering, making her age to be 63 years, 3 months, 10 days.
While suffering was to be her lot, yet she had the comfort which loving children can bring. One of her daughters, Mrs. Gray, for the past six weeks, has left her own home and devoted her time to her mother.
Mrs. Collins has for many years been a member of the Friends Church and declared her faith in the power of Christ to save. She has repeatedly testified to her readiness to go into that other life. She longed for the end to come when she should be set free from these bodily afflictions.
Funeral services were held at the Oak Grove Friends Church, her pastor, J. Edward Ransome, officiating. Among the hymns sung at the funeral were two of her favorites, “Will There Be Any Stars In My Crown?” and “Our Fathers Crossed The River.” Interment in the cemetery at Tellico Church.”