Pioneer history of Ingham County, compiled and arranged by Mrs. Franc L. Adams, secretary of the Ingham County pioneer and historical society.

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sauer kraut. Many barrels of this was made for the soldiers, as
they had to have something sour.
Mrs. Whiteley was one of the charter members of St. Paul's
Episcopal church when the new church was started in 1859. The
church was erected on the southwest corner of Washington and
Ionia streets. She was a constant and faithful worker in this
church for over sixty-three years. Nothing was dearer to her
heart than her church and everything pertaining to the church life.
Any effort, great or small, enlisted her ready sympathy and support, and she was never any happier than when she could do something to help in church work.
Mrs. Whiteley died December 30, 1921, of heart trouble.
Her radiant cheerfulness shed sunshine around her and her
kindness was a benediction to all about her; a faithful friend abandoned in tender affection for her family and cherishing to the end
old friends. To know her was to trust and to love her. This
strong and beautiful womanly character, true in all the relations
of life, her unselfish and thoughtful service for others, ever kind,
very charitable and hospitable. Her friends always enjoyed
being entertained by her in her beautiful home which she loved so
much. She was admired and respected by all and her memory
will be cherished with grateful affection by all who knew her.
Her very presence was evidence of cheerful Christian faith, and
we who are left offer the fervent prayer that we, too, in our pilgrimage here on earth, may radiate such an atmosphere of serenity,
faith, and hope, and we thank God for permitting us the friendship of such a woman. Her influence will long be felt as a power
and her memory as a sweet benediction.
Written by her daughter, Nellie M. Zimmerman.
A TRIBUTE BY A LIFE-LONG FRIEND TO ELIZABETH
WHITELEY.
The days of the aged are precious,
And we sorrowfully note day by day
The sure, burning low of life's candle,
As the life slowly passes away.