Submitted by
Loyd Bishop

Obituary

Mrs. W. A. Purdy died Oct. 24th, 1900, at the residence of J. N. Campbell, in Oklahoma, four miles south of Caldwell, Kansas, aged 26 years, 1 month and 25 days.
Her maiden name was Birdie Scott, daughter of Lewis and Maria Scott. She was born in Sedgwick county Kansas, Aug. 27, 1874. In 1893 the family moved to Oklahoma, and on July 19, 1899 she was married to W. A. Purdy, who is called this early to mourn the loss of a kind and devoted wife. A little girl four months old survives its mother. Mrs. Purdy’s father mother, three sisters and three brothers survive her, all of whom live in Oklahoma.
Mrs. Purdy, during a protracted illness, suffered much and was patient and kind and hopeful to the last. Her trust was in her Savior and she expressed herself as ready and willing to go should it be the Lord’s will for her to depart from this world. Previous to her illness she had announced her intention of uniting with the church and would have done so had her life been spared. It was a great comfort to hear her expressions of confidence in God’s promises and willingness to leave all to his love and wisdom.
The funeral was held from the Presbyterian church of Caldwell at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 27, and a number of friends and acquaintances were present. The pastor of the church Rev. W. W. Curtis, conducted the services, assisted by Rev. J. A. Holmes of the M. E. church. The burial was in the Caldwell cemetery. The little child, so early bereaved of its mother, will be most kindly cared for in the home of Mr. And Mrs. J. N. Campbell. The entire community most heartily sympathizes with Mr. Purdy and the other friends who have been so deeply affected. It is cheering to remember that they mourn “not without comfort.”