Ella Johnson Fanning

Press Gazette
August 29, 1952

Obituary

God calls and we must go.
The death angel lays his icy hand
upon our brow and we must answer his call.

Calmly and peacefully, gently sustained and soothed by an un faltering trust in God, Ella fanning passed to her Eternal Rest on Aug. 13, 1952.

We saw you fading like a flower,
But could not make you stay
We nursed you with tender kindness,
Until God called you away.

Ella Alpharetta Johnson, daugh ter of William M. and Henrietta Johnson, was born in New Market Township, Highland County, Ohio, December 1, 1873. Was called home 1 August 13, 1952; aged 78 years, 8 months and 12 days. On December 23, 1890, she was united in marriage to Charles M. Fanning. To this union was born six children, Roy, Ernest, Floyd, Mrs. Laura Bloom, Mrs. Marie Smittle and Mrs. Faye Kier.

She took her nephew, Carl Fanning, at the age of 12 years and reared him with her family. She also reared a granddaughter, Mrs. Irene Sprinkle from infancy.

They with. 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and brother C. W. Johnson, mourn her loss most deeply. Her only sister Mary E., Whisler, preceded her in death in 1949.

Her husband preceded her in death on January 31, 1930 and since that time she has made her home with her daughter Faye and family who gave her loving care and and her life comfortable during her failing years. Her grandson Delner, was her greatest enjoyment and the presence of her daughter Laura during the past several months brought her much comfort.

In early childhood she united with the Christian Union Church at New Market and later moved her membership to the Methodist Church at Sugartree Ridge.

We lay away the body, but Mother, the best earthly friend, has gone home to that land where there is no sickness or death.

Farewell dear children,
Your mother has gone.
To join the bright Angels
Around the White-Throne,
When you think of your mother,
I want you to know.
That when Jesus called her,
She was ready to go.
Farewell, dear loved ones,
That watched by my side,
Your kindness to me cannot be denied,
For all deeds of kindness and tabor below,
The Lord will reward you, If you are ready to go.