Cherokee Ada Gatlen

SCOTT, Cherokee Ada - Mrs. Cherokee Ada Scott died at the Confederate Home in Little Rock Tuesday afternoon, August 16, at 7 o'clock, aged 71 years. Mrs. Scott had been in failing health for several years and when about six weeks ago she was here to bury her husband, Mr. W.N. Scott, her relatives and friends felt that her days were few here among us. She was a woman whose life was full of service to all mankind whom she found needy. She never stopped to ask the question, was he or she worthy, but she hastened to the cry of distress in sickness and affliction, and gave her all for them. She had a wonderful memory and being only 11 years old when the war between the states begain she could tell intelligently of the horrors of war and the suffering of the people of the South during that time. All these beautiful; deeds of mercy exemplified her strong Christian character.

Cherokee Hudgins was born at Calhoun, Georgia, February 28, 1850. She came to Mulberry in this state with four sisters, who were well known in Prairie Grove. When a child she professed her faith in Christ and united with the Missionary Baptist Church. Later with Mr. Scott and son Hugh they united with the Southern Presbyterian Church. So in life they were united and in death not divided.

She was married to Garrett Gatlin in 1882. He only lived about two years after their marriage. She was married to W.N. Scott in December 1886. To this union was born one daughter, Jeane Scott, who died April 15, 1907. Most of her time has been spent in Prairie Grove since she came to Washington County.

One of the most beautiful examples of her life was her devotion to her step-children. Hugh has been closely associated with her during her dying days and he feels keenly his loss.

She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. J.T. Dodson and Mrs. H.C. Wigley of Iowa Park, Texas and four step-children.

The remains arrived in Prairie Grove this morning, accompanied by Mr. Hugh Scott, and were taken to the home of her nephew, Mr. W.R. Dodson, where it remained until 3 o'clock, when the funeral service was held from the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Rev. E.M. Freyschlag, assisted by her pastor, Rev. Grover C. Bidwell, conducting the service. The burial was made beside her husband, beneath a bank of beautiful flowers. Those attending from out of town were Joe M. Scott and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Scott of Lincoln. [Prairie Grove Herald 8/18/1921]