d. cert 24970
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Downing Resident Dies Tuesday, July 19
Mrs. Elizabeth Lee Richards, 68, died Tuesday morning, July 19, at the home of her nephew and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Phillips at Downing.
She was born May 19, 1867, in Schuyler County, the daughter of John and Mary White Phillips. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church and a charter member of the Downing Rebekah lodge.
She was married to Ira Richards, September 9, 1894, who preceded her in death in 1941. Surviving are a number of nephews and nieces. Preceding her were two sisters, Mary Alice Snyder, Rebecca Ray and one brother, John Phillips.
Funeral services were held yesterday morning, July 20, at the Gerth & Baskett chapel, conducted by Rev. Edward L. Beall. Rebekah services were held at the grave.
Burial was in Memphis Cemetery.
Memphis Democrat
Memphis, Missouri
July 21, 1955
d. cert 24970
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Downing Resident Dies Tuesday, July 19
Mrs. Elizabeth Lee Richards, 68, died Tuesday morning, July 19, at the home of her nephew and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Phillips at Downing.
She was born May 19, 1867, in Schuyler County, the daughter of John and Mary White Phillips. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church and a charter member of the Downing Rebekah lodge.
She was married to Ira Richards, September 9, 1894, who preceded her in death in 1941. Surviving are a number of nephews and nieces. Preceding her were two sisters, Mary Alice Snyder, Rebecca Ray and one brother, John Phillips.
Funeral services were held yesterday morning, July 20, at the Gerth & Baskett chapel, conducted by Rev. Edward L. Beall. Rebekah services were held at the grave.
Burial was in Memphis Cemetery.
Memphis Democrat
Memphis, Missouri
July 21, 1955
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