Born near Charleston IL, died near Deepwater, Henry Co MO.
Dau of Adm T. Fudge and Martha Elizabeth Susan Wood
m: Albert Dunning Sr. Oct 10 1880, Henry Co MO.
ch include:
-Martha Belle 1882-1963 m: Conway Ephraim Strickland
-John
-Albert Jr. 1887-1962
-Adam Shadrack "Shade" 1888-1949
-Lillian Elizabeth 1892-1993 m: Earl E. Landis
-Robert L. 1895-
-Earl 1898-1980
-Angel 1904-1905
-Archie Morris 1907-1974

DUNNING, Ella Martin FUDGE
b: Jul 22 1864, near Charleston, IL
d: Apr 21 1935, W of Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
bur: Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Pioneer Mother at Rest - Softly and gently as one who close her eyes for pleasant dreams, Mrs. Ella Martin Dunning went to her Maker at 7:45 Easter morning, April 21, at the home west of Deepwater where she had spent her girlhood, was married, gave birth to nine children and reared all but one to maturity. The last few years of her life, Mrs. Dunning's health had failed and last year she was in the hospital at Kansas City five weeks. The operation and treatments gave only temporary relief and this spring she returned to the Wesley Hospital where she remained a few days more than a month. Last Monday she was taken home that she might be released from earthly pain in the surroundings to which she had given her life's energy. She was happy to be home once more, and when she was sung in her bed she smiled contentedly. Ella M. Fudge was born near Charleston, Ill., July 22, 1864, the daughter of Martha Elizabeth Susan Wood and Adam T. Fudge. This pioneer couple and their family came west in a covered wagon when this daughter was two years old and built a frame house west of Deepwater where they bought land. A few years later they moved to another place near the first home. It was on this farm, now occupied by Earl Dunning, that Ella M. Fudge was reared to womanhood and was married October 10, 1880, to Albert Dunning, a native Kentuckian who had lived in Henry County most of his life. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Dunning lived on the farm where she was reared as her father had died when she was 11 years old. Mr. Dunning bought this place and became one of the largest land holders in Henry County, at one time owning 2,100 acres of rich farm land. The home was in the center of the large tract and is now known as the Dunning home place. Mr. Dunning died June 5, 1920, and Mrs. Dunning continued to live at the home place except when she left to be with her children. She was devoted to her family and each of her children returned her love and devotion measure for measure, always concerned about her comfort and happiness. She saw the value of education and gave her children every educational opportunity possible. Many years ago Mrs. Dunning was converted and gave her life into the Master's keeping, following in his footsteps, doing His will and treasuring His teachings. her membership was at the Pleasant Valley Baptist church and as long as she was at home and her health permitted, she was active in the affairs of the church. the children who survive Mrs. Dunning are Mrs. Con Strickland, three miles west of Pleasant Valley church; John Dunning, west of Deepwater; Albert Dunning, north of Deepwater; Shade Dunning, Oakley, Calif.; Miss Lillian Dunning, who has been in Seattle, Wash., but came home to be with her mother during her illness; Robert L. Dunning, north of Deepwater; Earl Dunning, who lives on the home place; and Archie Dunning, who is teaching at Stockton, Mo. One daughter, Angel, the next to the youngest child, died when she was 15 months old. Also surviving Mrs. Dunning is a sister, Mrs. Wood Richeson, of Deepwater; and two brothers, Thos. J. Fudge of Cedar County and Richard Fudge of St. Clair County. There are ten grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the home. Burial was in the Pleasant Valley cemetery, just south of the home.

(obit from Henry Co website, used with permission.)