Nora Alice Poe

From her published obituary:

Nora Poe Sharpe, widow of the late Rev. B. R. Sharpe, was born April 26, 1860, in the state of Kentucky. In early childhood she moved with her parents to this community, where she spent the rest of her life. At 5 p.m. Jan. 13, 1941, she passed from this life at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Arthur McBride, at the age of 80 years, eight months and 17 days.

She leaves to mourn her passing the following children, all of whom she has nourished through critical years of childhood and has seen grow to besome respected citizens of the community: Cora Smith, Mae McBride, Eunice Teague and Alva Sharpe, all of this community; Calvin Sharpe of Hornbeck, Tenn; Fred Sharpe of Decatur, Ill.; and Lannes Sharpe of Paducah, Ky. All her children were with her during her last hours. One son, Charlie, her first-born, died in infancy.

In addition to her children she leaves 19 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, a number of nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Perhaps the greatest test of a life is the conduct and attitude of each individual towards the problems which must be faced in life.

For over half a century Grandma Sharpe was the mainstay and councellor of her husband in his work for the Lord. Not only did she assist him actively in his church work, always pointing the way of the cross to sinners, but when he was away from home she was trusted with the care and training of her large family. At all times she could be found in her accustomed place in Old New Hope church of which she was a lifelong member.

Perhaps her greatest tribute was spoken by her husband, who said: "She was always my inspiration. I attribute whatever success I may have had to her."

After her husband passed away five years ago, she faced life just as bravely, never losing an opportunity to council with others to live for God.

However sweet and gracious though she was, she often spoke of the time when the Lord would call her home. That release from a long, active life has now been realized, and we know that her goal has now been reached.

We bow our heads in thanks to God for giving to us such a wonderful character to call Mother. We can now but cherish her loving deeds and remember that God's will is done.

"For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: Now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known."

Great-Granddaughter Gerry writes: (Burl Sharp) married Nora Poe who was born April 26, 1860 in Marshall County, Kentucky and died January 13, 1941 in New Columbia, Ill. Inez told me Grandma Sharp had severe migraine headaches and had to lie down in a darkened room often. Nevertheless, my mother as a little girl used to love to visit their home as well as Aunt Eunice’s.

Granddaughter Betty remembered most that Grandma (Nora) chewed tobacco and always spit into the fire.

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