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Note: THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF: MARY E. DeVAULT, of BAYARD, MORRILL COUNTY, NEBRASKA.
I, Mary E. DeVault, of Bayard, Morrill County, Nebraska, being of sound mind and memory and realizing the uncertainties of life, and wishing to make disposition of my property, do hereby make, ordain, publish and declare this to be my LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT, in words and figures, as follows:
FIRST: I hereby will and direct my Executrix, hereinafter named to pay all of my just debts, funeral expenses and the charges on account of my last sickness, as soon after my death as she may conveniently do so.
SECOND: I give, devise and bequeath Two Thirds (2/3) of all of my real an personal estate whatsoever and wheresoever to my sister Emma I. Harpole.
THIRD: All the rest and residue of my estate, real and personal, I give, devise and bequeath, as follows: One Third (1/3) thereof to my sister Emma I. Harpole, this being in addition to the amount given her in the "Second" paragraph hereof; Two (2/3) Thirds thereof to be divided among my remaining heirs, share and share alike, the said Emma I. Harpole, being hereinbefore provided for, shall not share in the same.
FOURTH: I declare that no gift or bequest herein made shall lapse on account of the prior death of the person to receive the same, and further declare that in such event, such gift or bequest shall pass to the personal representatives of such person in the same manner as if my will had taken effect immediately before such persons death.
FIFTH: I hereby make, constitute and appoint my sister Emma I. Harpole, sole Executrix of this my Last Will and Testament and request that no other bond be required of her as such Executrix, save and except her own personal obligation: IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name at Bayard, Morrill County, Nebraska, this 15th day of March, A. D. 1923
Mary E. DeVault Testatrix. We, whose names are hereunto subscribed do hereby certify that Mary E. DeVault, of Bayard, Morrill County, Nebraska, the Testatrix subscribed her name to this instrument in our presence, and in the joint presence of each of us, and declared at the same time, in our joint presence and hearing, that this instrument was her Last Will and Testament, and we, at her request, and in her presence, and in the joint presence of each other, subscribed our names as attesting witnesses.
Elizabeth J. McKelvey of Bayard, Nebraska, William T. McKelvey of Bayard, Nebraska.
OBITUARY
In the passing of Miss Elizabeth DeVault which occured at the home of her sister, Mrs. Chas. Harpole on Sunday May 24, Bayard looses one of its most esteamed citizens, who, during her life in this city, has proven to be a woman of lofty motives, kindly disposition, who by both, won the respect and love of all who knew her. Coming to Bayard when the social and religious life of the community was in the making, she took her place in both and carried her part well. In her church work she was particularly absorbed and her labors to direct her classes in Sunday school along the line of better living endeared her to those with whom she labored and from her efforts a lasting impression will doubtless remain of her religious training throughout the years to come.
Mary Elizabeth DeVault was born at New Florence, Mo., August 9, 1864. Departed this life Sunday afternoon, May 24, 1925, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Harpole. She moved with her parents to Bayard, Neb., in April 1901. Her father died October 1908, after which she and her mother made their home together until her mother's health failed to the home of their daughter and sister where she has resided until the time of her death. Her mother passed away April 27, 1923.
She united with the M. E. church in early childhood and has always loved to help in activities of her church. She was an active worker in the Sunday school and taught until her health failed and she had to give up her class, but her little "Sunshine Girls" as she always called them, never ceased visiting her and sending her flowers.
While she was almost a constant sufferer, she was always so patient and thoughtful of everyone and so appreciated ever act of kindness.
She said "I am ready and want to go, but am willing to wait until God calls me."
She leaves one brother, W. P. DeVault and one sister, Mrs C. H. Harpole.
Brief, but impressive funeral sermon was preached by Rev. R. W. Pruitt and a quartett composed of Mesdames Schwartzentruber and Wisner and Leach and Moore sang three of the deceased favorite songs. Her former class, the, "Little Sunshine Girls," were present in a body and placed their token of love on the casket in the form of beautiful flowers after which the body was laid to rest in the Bayard cemetery -- Bayard Transcript.
Note From Bible of Emma Isabelle (DeVault) Harpole:
Mary Elizabeth DeVault died Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m., May 24th, 1925, age 60 yrs., 9 mon. & 14 days. She was operated upon for cancer May 23rd, 1924 and died of cancer & neuritis. Mary was in bed 7 months and was a constant sufferer.
GRAVE MARKER
Caroline Henry Mary E. 1837 DeVault 1923 May 8, 1833 1864 Oct 28, 1908 1924 (Left side) (Front) (Right side)
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