Obituary from the Slater News Rustler of Tuesday, October 7, 1930.

Mrs. George C. Hains died unexpectedly at the home in Slater Friday evening at 7:15 o'clock, heart failure being the cause of her demise. Mrs. Hains was sitting in a chair and called to her husband, who was near that her pulse seemed weak, by the time Mr. Hains had reached the wife she had passed away. She had apparently been in her usual good health for one of her age, was up and around the home all day, and her death was a shock to all.

Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. R. W. Settle, and interment made in the city cemetery. Eight grandsons acted as pallbearers and were: Lamar F. Hains, Wilber Hains, Lester Hill, Randall Hains, Dale Page, Ray Hains, Manning Grimes and June F. Grimes. A number of grand daughters and others acted as flower girls.

Elizabeth McCort wars born in Barnesville, Ohio, November 7, 1846, and sixty-six years ago was married to George C. Hains. They continued to make Barnesville their home until they moved to Virginia, where they lived until coming to Saline county, forty-seven years ago. A few years ago, they moved from their farm near Slater, to make their home with a daughter Mrs. Hubert E. Page, and Mr. Page, and it was here she died.

She is survived by her husband and eleven children. One child, Mrs. Sam H. Hill, passed away several years ago. Twenty-nine grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren also survive. the children are: R. L. Hains, former representative from Saline county, J. C. Hains, G. W. Hains, Mrs V. E. Grimes, Mrs H. E. Page, Mrs. P. M. Jeter, Miss Minnie Hains of the home, all of Slater; W. W. Hains, R. N. Hains, editor of the Democrat-News, and Mrs. C. L. Grimes of Marshall and Mrs. R. C. Potter of Superior, Neb.

Mrs. Hains' greatest pleasure in life was the rearing of this large family to maturity and to her they were all still children. She was just as solicitous of their welfare in these later years as when they were children in her arms. This same love and affection was returned by all the children and it was indeed a happy occasion when visits were made to the parents who have been spared for so many years.

Her church membership has been with the Good Hope Baptist church for a number of years and she has endeavored to live according to its teachings. It was with a great deal of pride that she saw all of her children unite with the church.

Eleven children survive this aged mother and all were present at the funeral services. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Potter and daughter, Mrs Lloyd Blosser, at Superior, Neb., and John C. Hains, who was visiting in Virginia were reached by telephone and were here to attend the services.

Mr. and Mrs. Hains had been married sixty-six year and during that time neither had suffered from illness. The husband is in good health and is 87 years of age. About four years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Hains moved from the farm to Slater. In the passing of this aged mother, Saline county has lost another pioneer citizen.