Obituary
Samantha Woodley died
Saturday, 6 Apr 1921. Deceased was born in Townsend in the year
1844. She was a daughter of John Woodley. In the year 1865 she
married J. W. Barber, who predeceased her 14 years. Four children
were born to them, three of whom are living: Mrs. Jarvis of
Waterford, Mr. Herbert and Miss Luella at home.
About 50 years ago she
united with the Bloomsburg Baptist Church where she remained a
consistent member till the time of her death. Her long life was
spent in the Township of Townsend, and this was an indication of her
character, she had no desire to roam, home to her was the centre of
her heart's desire, and the beautiful home in which she died showed
that her late husband joined heartily with her in doing their part
to make this township as beautiful and attractive as possible.
The later years of her life
were spent as an invalid. Creeping Paralysis slowly but surely
taking possession of her whole system. She was tenderly and
patiently carried for by those at home during her long illness,
which was born with Christian fortitude and at last very quietly
went out from her earthly home to her home in Heaven.
The funeral service was held
in her late home, where a few words of comfort were spoken to her
Pastor from Heb. 11-16, "The God Prepared City." Her body
was then laid away in Greenwood Cemetery.
