Lucy Ann Taylor, was born in Stokes County, North Carolina October 17, 1861, and passed away early Sunday morning, April 28, 1963, at the Olson Nursing Home in Creston, where she had been a patient for the past two years. She had attained the age of 101 years, 6 months, 11 days.
Mrs. Taylor was from a family of 6 girls and one boy and she was the last of the family, her five sisters and brother having preceded her in death. Her parents were of that grand old southern stock, Alexander James, and Lucette Spainhower Page. Her father fought in the Confederate Army in the Civil War.
On February 7, 1884, she was united in marriage with Albert Taylor, at Georgetown, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor came to Iowa soon after, and soon came to Orient Township, Adair County, settling on a farm near Nevinville. They lived there until the death of Mr. Taylor on August 17, 1895, and Mrs. Taylor continued to live there for a good many years. In fact she had lived her entire life since that time, in the Nevinville community, where she became a cornerstone of that great American heritage, which we love and cherish so deeply.
It has been said, that she perhaps assisted in bringing of more babies into the world, than have many doctors. She was a midwife in the truest sense. At times, when the doctor could not be reached, or she was unable to get to the home, she gave directions by phone, for the safe arrival of babies.
It is hard to understand this great service of our grand old pioneer mothers, which was rewarded mostly by the gratitude of those who were served, and the depth of that gratitude and love cannot be measured by the monetary system.
It is also noteworthy, that she assisted her son Harry, in the operation of the Nevinville switchboard at the telephone office, for many years. In fact, she was past 91 when she had to give up that work, which she did with all the kindness and helpfulness that had permeated her entire life.
It would be tragic, to not mention her Christian work also. Beyond those things mentioned she loved her church, taught in Sunday School, taught at her knee, and best of all, by her exemplary life. She first united with the Christian church, as a girl, later transferring to the Congregational church, and many, many years ago, placed her membership in the Nevinville Methodist church, where she worked as long as she was able, and where her membership still remain.
Those surviving this grand old lady, are her three children: Harry Nelson, and Mrs. Cora Maude Van Vleet and husband Frank of Nevinville, and Roy David, and his wife Lila of West Des Moines. Also 5 grandchildren and 3 great, great grandchildren. And a great many friends, all of whom will remember her as an angel of mercy, and a gentle servant to all.
Mrs. Taylor was from a family of 6 girls and one boy and she was the last of the family, her five sisters and brother having preceded her in death. Her parents were of that grand old southern stock, Alexander James, and Lucette Spainhower Page. Her father fought in the Confederate Army in the Civil War.
On February 7, 1884, she was united in marriage with Albert Taylor, at Georgetown, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor came to Iowa soon after, and soon came to Orient Township, Adair County, settling on a farm near Nevinville. They lived there until the death of Mr. Taylor on August 17, 1895, and Mrs. Taylor continued to live there for a good many years. In fact she had lived her entire life since that time, in the Nevinville community, where she became a cornerstone of that great American heritage, which we love and cherish so deeply.
It has been said, that she perhaps assisted in bringing of more babies into the world, than have many doctors. She was a midwife in the truest sense. At times, when the doctor could not be reached, or she was unable to get to the home, she gave directions by phone, for the safe arrival of babies.
It is hard to understand this great service of our grand old pioneer mothers, which was rewarded mostly by the gratitude of those who were served, and the depth of that gratitude and love cannot be measured by the monetary system.
It is also noteworthy, that she assisted her son Harry, in the operation of the Nevinville switchboard at the telephone office, for many years. In fact, she was past 91 when she had to give up that work, which she did with all the kindness and helpfulness that had permeated her entire life.
It would be tragic, to not mention her Christian work also. Beyond those things mentioned she loved her church, taught in Sunday School, taught at her knee, and best of all, by her exemplary life. She first united with the Christian church, as a girl, later transferring to the Congregational church, and many, many years ago, placed her membership in the Nevinville Methodist church, where she worked as long as she was able, and where her membership still remain.
Those surviving this grand old lady, are her three children: Harry Nelson, and Mrs. Cora Maude Van Vleet and husband Frank of Nevinville, and Roy David, and his wife Lila of West Des Moines. Also 5 grandchildren and 3 great, great grandchildren. And a great many friends, all of whom will remember her as an angel of mercy, and a gentle servant to all.
Lucy Ann Taylor, was born in Stokes County, North Carolina October 17, 1861, and passed away early Sunday morning, April 28, 1963, at the Olson Nursing Home in Creston, where she had been a patient for the past two years. She had attained the age of 101 years, 6 months, 11 days.
Mrs. Taylor was from a family of 6 girls and one boy and she was the last of the family, her five sisters and brother having preceded her in death. Her parents were of that grand old southern stock, Alexander James, and Lucette Spainhower Page. Her father fought in the Confederate Army in the Civil War.
On February 7, 1884, she was united in marriage with Albert Taylor, at Georgetown, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor came to Iowa soon after, and soon came to Orient Township, Adair County, settling on a farm near Nevinville. They lived there until the death of Mr. Taylor on August 17, 1895, and Mrs. Taylor continued to live there for a good many years. In fact she had lived her entire life since that time, in the Nevinville community, where she became a cornerstone of that great American heritage, which we love and cherish so deeply.
It has been said, that she perhaps assisted in bringing of more babies into the world, than have many doctors. She was a midwife in the truest sense. At times, when the doctor could not be reached, or she was unable to get to the home, she gave directions by phone, for the safe arrival of babies.
It is hard to understand this great service of our grand old pioneer mothers, which was rewarded mostly by the gratitude of those who were served, and the depth of that gratitude and love cannot be measured by the monetary system.
It is also noteworthy, that she assisted her son Harry, in the operation of the Nevinville switchboard at the telephone office, for many years. In fact, she was past 91 when she had to give up that work, which she did with all the kindness and helpfulness that had permeated her entire life.
It would be tragic, to not mention her Christian work also. Beyond those things mentioned she loved her church, taught in Sunday School, taught at her knee, and best of all, by her exemplary life. She first united with the Christian church, as a girl, later transferring to the Congregational church, and many, many years ago, placed her membership in the Nevinville Methodist church, where she worked as long as she was able, and where her membership still remain.
Those surviving this grand old lady, are her three children: Harry Nelson, and Mrs. Cora Maude Van Vleet and husband Frank of Nevinville, and Roy David, and his wife Lila of West Des Moines. Also 5 grandchildren and 3 great, great grandchildren. And a great many friends, all of whom will remember her as an angel of mercy, and a gentle servant to all.
Mrs. Taylor was from a family of 6 girls and one boy and she was the last of the family, her five sisters and brother having preceded her in death. Her parents were of that grand old southern stock, Alexander James, and Lucette Spainhower Page. Her father fought in the Confederate Army in the Civil War.
On February 7, 1884, she was united in marriage with Albert Taylor, at Georgetown, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor came to Iowa soon after, and soon came to Orient Township, Adair County, settling on a farm near Nevinville. They lived there until the death of Mr. Taylor on August 17, 1895, and Mrs. Taylor continued to live there for a good many years. In fact she had lived her entire life since that time, in the Nevinville community, where she became a cornerstone of that great American heritage, which we love and cherish so deeply.
It has been said, that she perhaps assisted in bringing of more babies into the world, than have many doctors. She was a midwife in the truest sense. At times, when the doctor could not be reached, or she was unable to get to the home, she gave directions by phone, for the safe arrival of babies.
It is hard to understand this great service of our grand old pioneer mothers, which was rewarded mostly by the gratitude of those who were served, and the depth of that gratitude and love cannot be measured by the monetary system.
It is also noteworthy, that she assisted her son Harry, in the operation of the Nevinville switchboard at the telephone office, for many years. In fact, she was past 91 when she had to give up that work, which she did with all the kindness and helpfulness that had permeated her entire life.
It would be tragic, to not mention her Christian work also. Beyond those things mentioned she loved her church, taught in Sunday School, taught at her knee, and best of all, by her exemplary life. She first united with the Christian church, as a girl, later transferring to the Congregational church, and many, many years ago, placed her membership in the Nevinville Methodist church, where she worked as long as she was able, and where her membership still remain.
Those surviving this grand old lady, are her three children: Harry Nelson, and Mrs. Cora Maude Van Vleet and husband Frank of Nevinville, and Roy David, and his wife Lila of West Des Moines. Also 5 grandchildren and 3 great, great grandchildren. And a great many friends, all of whom will remember her as an angel of mercy, and a gentle servant to all.
