Phebe was said to have smoked a clay pipe when she was a old lady.
Obituary: The Bethany Echo, dated July 8, 1921, provided by John Williamson
"SUFFERED A STROKE - Mrs. Phebe Guthrie Passed Away Sunday Afternoon - Mrs. Phebe Guthrie had a stroke of paralysis on her right side last Thursday and gradually grew worse until her death relieved her suffering Sunday. Several years ago she had a stroke and she had been in poor health for many years.
Phebe McKay was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, daughter of James and Sarah [Sloolfire] McKay
She was a member of a Large family.
When fifteen years old she came with her parents to Illinois and settled in Shelby County.
She united in marriage June 7, 1855 to Wesley Jones and this union were born three children, Senator W. L. Jones of Washington, Calvin Jones who died about a year ago in Washington and Olive who preceded her mother.
She was married to David Guthrie October 14, 1867 and to this union were born two children. Attorney W. P. Guthrie of Twin Falls, Idaho and Mrs. Ray Coleman of this place.
Probably no woman in the community had been in more homes of sickness than she had. She was a kind neighbor and was always ready to help those who needed help.
She was member of the Presbyterian church and when able attended the services.
She leaves two brothers, Sam Mckay of Decatur and Joshua McKay of Minnesota and one sister Mary McKay of Hale, Missouri.
The funeral was held at the home Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock and Rev. B. C. Kelly had charge of the services.
The pall bearers were Homer and Earl Freeland, B. W. and O. C. Hoskins, Carl Crowder and Sid Dedman.
Those who had charge of the flowers were Mrs. Coy Brown, Mrs. Earl Freeland, Mrs. Lloyd Younger and Miss Foster. The music was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Hudson, L. T. Butt and Mrs. G. T. Hill.
There were many beautiful floral offerings."
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This Memorial listing was update by an e-mail from a fellow find a grave contributor Donna Lee Wall.
Obituary: The Bethany Echo, dated July 8, 1921, provided by John Williamson
"SUFFERED A STROKE - Mrs. Phebe Guthrie Passed Away Sunday Afternoon - Mrs. Phebe Guthrie had a stroke of paralysis on her right side last Thursday and gradually grew worse until her death relieved her suffering Sunday. Several years ago she had a stroke and she had been in poor health for many years.
Phebe McKay was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, daughter of James and Sarah [Sloolfire] McKay
She was a member of a Large family.
When fifteen years old she came with her parents to Illinois and settled in Shelby County.
She united in marriage June 7, 1855 to Wesley Jones and this union were born three children, Senator W. L. Jones of Washington, Calvin Jones who died about a year ago in Washington and Olive who preceded her mother.
She was married to David Guthrie October 14, 1867 and to this union were born two children. Attorney W. P. Guthrie of Twin Falls, Idaho and Mrs. Ray Coleman of this place.
Probably no woman in the community had been in more homes of sickness than she had. She was a kind neighbor and was always ready to help those who needed help.
She was member of the Presbyterian church and when able attended the services.
She leaves two brothers, Sam Mckay of Decatur and Joshua McKay of Minnesota and one sister Mary McKay of Hale, Missouri.
The funeral was held at the home Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock and Rev. B. C. Kelly had charge of the services.
The pall bearers were Homer and Earl Freeland, B. W. and O. C. Hoskins, Carl Crowder and Sid Dedman.
Those who had charge of the flowers were Mrs. Coy Brown, Mrs. Earl Freeland, Mrs. Lloyd Younger and Miss Foster. The music was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Hudson, L. T. Butt and Mrs. G. T. Hill.
There were many beautiful floral offerings."
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This Memorial listing was update by an e-mail from a fellow find a grave contributor Donna Lee Wall.
Phebe was said to have smoked a clay pipe when she was a old lady.
Obituary: The Bethany Echo, dated July 8, 1921, provided by John Williamson
"SUFFERED A STROKE - Mrs. Phebe Guthrie Passed Away Sunday Afternoon - Mrs. Phebe Guthrie had a stroke of paralysis on her right side last Thursday and gradually grew worse until her death relieved her suffering Sunday. Several years ago she had a stroke and she had been in poor health for many years.
Phebe McKay was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, daughter of James and Sarah [Sloolfire] McKay
She was a member of a Large family.
When fifteen years old she came with her parents to Illinois and settled in Shelby County.
She united in marriage June 7, 1855 to Wesley Jones and this union were born three children, Senator W. L. Jones of Washington, Calvin Jones who died about a year ago in Washington and Olive who preceded her mother.
She was married to David Guthrie October 14, 1867 and to this union were born two children. Attorney W. P. Guthrie of Twin Falls, Idaho and Mrs. Ray Coleman of this place.
Probably no woman in the community had been in more homes of sickness than she had. She was a kind neighbor and was always ready to help those who needed help.
She was member of the Presbyterian church and when able attended the services.
She leaves two brothers, Sam Mckay of Decatur and Joshua McKay of Minnesota and one sister Mary McKay of Hale, Missouri.
The funeral was held at the home Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock and Rev. B. C. Kelly had charge of the services.
The pall bearers were Homer and Earl Freeland, B. W. and O. C. Hoskins, Carl Crowder and Sid Dedman.
Those who had charge of the flowers were Mrs. Coy Brown, Mrs. Earl Freeland, Mrs. Lloyd Younger and Miss Foster. The music was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Hudson, L. T. Butt and Mrs. G. T. Hill.
There were many beautiful floral offerings."
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This Memorial listing was update by an e-mail from a fellow find a grave contributor Donna Lee Wall.
Obituary: The Bethany Echo, dated July 8, 1921, provided by John Williamson
"SUFFERED A STROKE - Mrs. Phebe Guthrie Passed Away Sunday Afternoon - Mrs. Phebe Guthrie had a stroke of paralysis on her right side last Thursday and gradually grew worse until her death relieved her suffering Sunday. Several years ago she had a stroke and she had been in poor health for many years.
Phebe McKay was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, daughter of James and Sarah [Sloolfire] McKay
She was a member of a Large family.
When fifteen years old she came with her parents to Illinois and settled in Shelby County.
She united in marriage June 7, 1855 to Wesley Jones and this union were born three children, Senator W. L. Jones of Washington, Calvin Jones who died about a year ago in Washington and Olive who preceded her mother.
She was married to David Guthrie October 14, 1867 and to this union were born two children. Attorney W. P. Guthrie of Twin Falls, Idaho and Mrs. Ray Coleman of this place.
Probably no woman in the community had been in more homes of sickness than she had. She was a kind neighbor and was always ready to help those who needed help.
She was member of the Presbyterian church and when able attended the services.
She leaves two brothers, Sam Mckay of Decatur and Joshua McKay of Minnesota and one sister Mary McKay of Hale, Missouri.
The funeral was held at the home Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock and Rev. B. C. Kelly had charge of the services.
The pall bearers were Homer and Earl Freeland, B. W. and O. C. Hoskins, Carl Crowder and Sid Dedman.
Those who had charge of the flowers were Mrs. Coy Brown, Mrs. Earl Freeland, Mrs. Lloyd Younger and Miss Foster. The music was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Hudson, L. T. Butt and Mrs. G. T. Hill.
There were many beautiful floral offerings."
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This Memorial listing was update by an e-mail from a fellow find a grave contributor Donna Lee Wall.
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