MRS. HUGH J. SWEATT. Rella E. Parks Sweatt, daughter of the late Milton and Amanda Ritter Parks, was born August 5, 1902, and departed this life on Saturday, November 27, 1948, aged 46 years, 3 months and 22 days. On July 20, 1927, she was united in marriage to Hugh J. Sweatt. To this union were born four children, Maxine (Mrs. C. D.) Horton, Norma June, H. J., Jr., and Linda Carol, who with her devoted companion survive. She is survived by one granddaughter, Cheryl Lee Horton, also the following brothers and sisters: Mattie (Mrs. R. H.) Marks, and Lavada (Mrs. F. S.) Miles, of St. Louis; Mollie (Mrs. H. E.) Crabdree of Farmington; Naomi (Mrs. J. F.) O'Bannon, of Farmington Route Two; Newton I. and M. V. Parks of St. Louis; and Archie C. Parks of Doe Run. Many other relatives, loved ones, friends and neighbors mourn the passing of this lovely Christian character. In early life she became a Christian and a member of the church and at the time of her death she was a loyal member of the Harlem Place Methodist Church, in St. Louis, Funeral services were conducted from this church on Monday, November 29th, at 11 a.m. by her pastor, Rev. J. L. Wood. Interment was at Parkview Cemetery, Farmington. Death is a cruel word to us, but a sweet and peaceful sleep to those who meet it in the triumph of a living faith and in that faith has our dear one passed on to await the coming of remaining members of her family, other loved ones and friends. [Local News Clipping]