Following is a transcription of the above person's (TN) obituary from the Springfield
Record, Springfield, Robertson Co., TN, dated 1/26/1888:
Little Lillian at Rest.
Died of whooping cough on Tuesday, Jan. 10, Annie Lilian, daughter of G. C. and A. V.
LAWRENCE, Lilian was a family pet--but she is no longer ours. Her life was of short
duration. Only three brief summers and she was called from this world to join the
happy little bond above. While we sadly miss her we know she has gone to a home
where sickness and sorrow cannot enter. Oh, how sweet to die in infancy--but how sad
it is to part from our little ones. Lilian's sweet manners and affectionate
disposition won for her the love of everyone; We deeply sympathize with her heart-broken
parents in the loss of their darling babe. Yes, the idol of their home. Let
them remember that dear Lilian is not dead, but only sleeping a calm and peaceful sleep;
and now may they strive to meet her in her beautiful home. We know they now feel
that this new year has brought to their hearts sorrow and sadness, though it may yet end
with as much joy and gladness. Dear Lilian, with bowed hearts we lay aside your
little playthings, wet with mother's pearly tears, and wash from the window pane your
little finger print and fold your golden curls away in some sacred book as a token of
remembrance of her we loved so dearly.
Farewell dear Lilian, a long Farewell,
Your troubles and cares are o'er,
Mama and Papa will join you at last,
On that bright and beautiful shore,
Cousin Dora.