By none throughout a long and happy life
Was she surpassed as mother, friend, or wife.
Alike from ostentation free, and pride,
Humanity her motive, sense her guide.
Her charity with constant current flowed,
And its best gifts so usefully bestowed,
That ere her spirit reached its native sphere,
Her goodness marked her as an angel here.”
Dr. Percy lived on for five years longer, passing away on September 30th, 1811, revered and beloved for his piety, liberality, benevolence, and hospitality, by persons of every rank and religious denomination.
Leisure Hour.