The Lexington Herald (Lexington, KY)
Thursday, 17 July 1947
Beattyville, Ky., July 16 - Funeral services were held today in the Lynam's Creek cemetery for Mrs. Minnie Dean and Mrs. Edith Barrett, who were killed Tuesday afternoon by a bolt of lightning.
It was reported here that the two women had gone into the garden to pick beans when a sudden storm came up and they took refuge under an apple tree. They were found dead after the storm was over by Mrs. Dean's husband who went searching for them when they failed to come in.
The two women were sisters-in-law. Mrs. Dean is survived by her husband, Bradley Dean, and three children, Mrs. Virgie Pendergrass, Carl and Hildred Dean.
Mrs Barrett is survived by her husband, Earl Barrett, and two very small children.
The Barretts were visiting from Austin, Ind. when the incident occurred
The Lexington Herald (Lexington, KY)
Thursday, 17 July 1947
Beattyville, Ky., July 16 - Funeral services were held today in the Lynam's Creek cemetery for Mrs. Minnie Dean and Mrs. Edith Barrett, who were killed Tuesday afternoon by a bolt of lightning.
It was reported here that the two women had gone into the garden to pick beans when a sudden storm came up and they took refuge under an apple tree. They were found dead after the storm was over by Mrs. Dean's husband who went searching for them when they failed to come in.
The two women were sisters-in-law. Mrs. Dean is survived by her husband, Bradley Dean, and three children, Mrs. Virgie Pendergrass, Carl and Hildred Dean.
Mrs Barrett is survived by her husband, Earl Barrett, and two very small children.
The Barretts were visiting from Austin, Ind. when the incident occurred
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