Obituary Notice.
On Saturday, May 26, 1900, the death angel visited the home of Mrs. Terressa Hallett, near Pagosa Springs, and reached out his cold and icy hand claimed for his victim, Mrs. Sarah E. Phillips, mother of Mrs. Hallett. Deceased was born August 5, 1835, at Turnham, Mass., and died at the age of 65 years, 9 months and 22 days. Her maiden name was Sarah E. Fairchilds, and she was married to James Phillips at Bradford, Mass., September 6, 1855. Mr. Phillips died at Del Norte November 7, 1880.
Having been a resident of southwestern Colorado for over twenty years, being in Del Norte until 14 years ago when she moved to Pagosa Springs, Mrs. Phillips was well and favorably known and much has been said of her bright, cheerful disposition. She was a loving, devoted mother to her girls, Mrs. Terressa Hallett and Mrs. Addie Nossaman of Pagosa Springs, Mrs. Artina Wentz of Pagosa Junction, and Miss Alice Phillips at Mancos. Three other children died in infancy.
Mrs. Phillips spent the last year at Mancos with Miss Alice, and had returned to Pagosa to pay her daughters a visit when the summons came calling her to the eternal home from which no traveler returns to earth. She is now at rest, no more suffering, no more trouble, no more aches and pain; all is rest, sweet rest.
The funeral services were conducted at the M.E. church on Monday, May 28, at 2 p.m. by Rev. Siegel Hatcher, who spoke in a very impressive manner, words of comfort and consolation to those left to mourn.
The remains were laid at rest in the Pagosa Springs cemetery, and were followed to the grave by a large concourse of friends.
Source: Pagosa Springs News,Pagosa Springs, Archuleta County, Colorado, Friday, June 01, 1900; Pg. Front Page
