MRS ELSIE WHITTINGTON
The subject of this sketch was born in Green County, Illinois, November 28, 1860 and passed away at the family home in Cainsville, Mo., Sunday, May 13, 1934, at the age of 73 years, 6 months, and 15 days.
She was the daughter of William and Elizabeth Willis, pioneer residents of Mercer County, and was one of a family of ten children, all of whom including the parents, preceded her in death.
Some time in the early Seventies her parents moved to Missouri settling on what was later known as the William Willis homestead in Mercer County, 6 or 7 miles northeast of Cainsville. Some time after the death of the mother on June 18, 1898, the father sold his farm and with his son A C Willis, and family moved to Stevens County, where he died June 14, 1907.
She was united in marriage to William Whittington some time in the fall of 1885. To this union four children, 1 girl and 3 boys were born. They are:
Laura who died October 2, 1889. The other children are Jesse V Wilbert and Elmer, who with the aged father and a host of other relatives remain to mourn the passing of a loving wife and motther. All are residrnts of the home and were present during the last hours of her illness. All three of her sons saw service in the world war--Jessie V., and Wilbert---in the army overseas. Elmer returned homea couple of months ago after a service of 17 years in the navy.
While yet a young girl she united with a ruaral Baptist Church in Green County, Illinois, and remained steadfast in that faith. During the years she has been a shutin, she was on the roll of the Home Department of the Cainsville Baptist Church. She was a woman of the highest character and was highly respected by all who knew her.
A short service was held at the home by Rev JP Wilson, after which she was laid to rest beside her mother at the Hughes Cemetery northeast of Cainsville Monday afternoon under the direction of Frazier Oliphant, Mortician, for the Estep Furniture Co.
A quartet from the Baptist Church composed of WJ Burrows, Miss Bonibel Burrows, Mrs Pauline Eartram and Mrs Bryan Kelley sang tenderly favorite songs of the deceased-- "It is Well," "Ready," and "Shall We Gather."
The pallbearers were Everette Baker, Hugh Baker, Dale Carlisle, HE Tucker, Raymond Trainer, and Robert Taylor.
The floral tributes were many and beautiful attesting to the love and esteemed in which the deceaed was held. Mrs AC Willis, a sister-in-law, made the long trip from Hugoton, Kans., to be present at the funeral.
CARD OF THANKS
We sincerely thank all who assisted us in any way during the last illness, and at the funeral and burial our our dear wife and mother, for words of sympathy, and the many beautiful floral tokens.
William Whittington and Children.
The subject of this sketch was born in Green County, Illinois, November 28, 1860 and passed away at the family home in Cainsville, Mo., Sunday, May 13, 1934, at the age of 73 years, 6 months, and 15 days.
She was the daughter of William and Elizabeth Willis, pioneer residents of Mercer County, and was one of a family of ten children, all of whom including the parents, preceded her in death.
Some time in the early Seventies her parents moved to Missouri settling on what was later known as the William Willis homestead in Mercer County, 6 or 7 miles northeast of Cainsville. Some time after the death of the mother on June 18, 1898, the father sold his farm and with his son A C Willis, and family moved to Stevens County, where he died June 14, 1907.
She was united in marriage to William Whittington some time in the fall of 1885. To this union four children, 1 girl and 3 boys were born. They are:
Laura who died October 2, 1889. The other children are Jesse V Wilbert and Elmer, who with the aged father and a host of other relatives remain to mourn the passing of a loving wife and motther. All are residrnts of the home and were present during the last hours of her illness. All three of her sons saw service in the world war--Jessie V., and Wilbert---in the army overseas. Elmer returned homea couple of months ago after a service of 17 years in the navy.
While yet a young girl she united with a ruaral Baptist Church in Green County, Illinois, and remained steadfast in that faith. During the years she has been a shutin, she was on the roll of the Home Department of the Cainsville Baptist Church. She was a woman of the highest character and was highly respected by all who knew her.
A short service was held at the home by Rev JP Wilson, after which she was laid to rest beside her mother at the Hughes Cemetery northeast of Cainsville Monday afternoon under the direction of Frazier Oliphant, Mortician, for the Estep Furniture Co.
A quartet from the Baptist Church composed of WJ Burrows, Miss Bonibel Burrows, Mrs Pauline Eartram and Mrs Bryan Kelley sang tenderly favorite songs of the deceased-- "It is Well," "Ready," and "Shall We Gather."
The pallbearers were Everette Baker, Hugh Baker, Dale Carlisle, HE Tucker, Raymond Trainer, and Robert Taylor.
The floral tributes were many and beautiful attesting to the love and esteemed in which the deceaed was held. Mrs AC Willis, a sister-in-law, made the long trip from Hugoton, Kans., to be present at the funeral.
CARD OF THANKS
We sincerely thank all who assisted us in any way during the last illness, and at the funeral and burial our our dear wife and mother, for words of sympathy, and the many beautiful floral tokens.
William Whittington and Children.
MRS ELSIE WHITTINGTON
The subject of this sketch was born in Green County, Illinois, November 28, 1860 and passed away at the family home in Cainsville, Mo., Sunday, May 13, 1934, at the age of 73 years, 6 months, and 15 days.
She was the daughter of William and Elizabeth Willis, pioneer residents of Mercer County, and was one of a family of ten children, all of whom including the parents, preceded her in death.
Some time in the early Seventies her parents moved to Missouri settling on what was later known as the William Willis homestead in Mercer County, 6 or 7 miles northeast of Cainsville. Some time after the death of the mother on June 18, 1898, the father sold his farm and with his son A C Willis, and family moved to Stevens County, where he died June 14, 1907.
She was united in marriage to William Whittington some time in the fall of 1885. To this union four children, 1 girl and 3 boys were born. They are:
Laura who died October 2, 1889. The other children are Jesse V Wilbert and Elmer, who with the aged father and a host of other relatives remain to mourn the passing of a loving wife and motther. All are residrnts of the home and were present during the last hours of her illness. All three of her sons saw service in the world war--Jessie V., and Wilbert---in the army overseas. Elmer returned homea couple of months ago after a service of 17 years in the navy.
While yet a young girl she united with a ruaral Baptist Church in Green County, Illinois, and remained steadfast in that faith. During the years she has been a shutin, she was on the roll of the Home Department of the Cainsville Baptist Church. She was a woman of the highest character and was highly respected by all who knew her.
A short service was held at the home by Rev JP Wilson, after which she was laid to rest beside her mother at the Hughes Cemetery northeast of Cainsville Monday afternoon under the direction of Frazier Oliphant, Mortician, for the Estep Furniture Co.
A quartet from the Baptist Church composed of WJ Burrows, Miss Bonibel Burrows, Mrs Pauline Eartram and Mrs Bryan Kelley sang tenderly favorite songs of the deceased-- "It is Well," "Ready," and "Shall We Gather."
The pallbearers were Everette Baker, Hugh Baker, Dale Carlisle, HE Tucker, Raymond Trainer, and Robert Taylor.
The floral tributes were many and beautiful attesting to the love and esteemed in which the deceaed was held. Mrs AC Willis, a sister-in-law, made the long trip from Hugoton, Kans., to be present at the funeral.
CARD OF THANKS
We sincerely thank all who assisted us in any way during the last illness, and at the funeral and burial our our dear wife and mother, for words of sympathy, and the many beautiful floral tokens.
William Whittington and Children.
The subject of this sketch was born in Green County, Illinois, November 28, 1860 and passed away at the family home in Cainsville, Mo., Sunday, May 13, 1934, at the age of 73 years, 6 months, and 15 days.
She was the daughter of William and Elizabeth Willis, pioneer residents of Mercer County, and was one of a family of ten children, all of whom including the parents, preceded her in death.
Some time in the early Seventies her parents moved to Missouri settling on what was later known as the William Willis homestead in Mercer County, 6 or 7 miles northeast of Cainsville. Some time after the death of the mother on June 18, 1898, the father sold his farm and with his son A C Willis, and family moved to Stevens County, where he died June 14, 1907.
She was united in marriage to William Whittington some time in the fall of 1885. To this union four children, 1 girl and 3 boys were born. They are:
Laura who died October 2, 1889. The other children are Jesse V Wilbert and Elmer, who with the aged father and a host of other relatives remain to mourn the passing of a loving wife and motther. All are residrnts of the home and were present during the last hours of her illness. All three of her sons saw service in the world war--Jessie V., and Wilbert---in the army overseas. Elmer returned homea couple of months ago after a service of 17 years in the navy.
While yet a young girl she united with a ruaral Baptist Church in Green County, Illinois, and remained steadfast in that faith. During the years she has been a shutin, she was on the roll of the Home Department of the Cainsville Baptist Church. She was a woman of the highest character and was highly respected by all who knew her.
A short service was held at the home by Rev JP Wilson, after which she was laid to rest beside her mother at the Hughes Cemetery northeast of Cainsville Monday afternoon under the direction of Frazier Oliphant, Mortician, for the Estep Furniture Co.
A quartet from the Baptist Church composed of WJ Burrows, Miss Bonibel Burrows, Mrs Pauline Eartram and Mrs Bryan Kelley sang tenderly favorite songs of the deceased-- "It is Well," "Ready," and "Shall We Gather."
The pallbearers were Everette Baker, Hugh Baker, Dale Carlisle, HE Tucker, Raymond Trainer, and Robert Taylor.
The floral tributes were many and beautiful attesting to the love and esteemed in which the deceaed was held. Mrs AC Willis, a sister-in-law, made the long trip from Hugoton, Kans., to be present at the funeral.
CARD OF THANKS
We sincerely thank all who assisted us in any way during the last illness, and at the funeral and burial our our dear wife and mother, for words of sympathy, and the many beautiful floral tokens.
William Whittington and Children.
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