VIOLA D. MOSLEY

Viola Dean Mosley was the daughter of James Franklin and Martha Crumm Mosley. She was united in marriage to Charles Henry Hammond, on February 17, 1887, in Nebraska. To this union were born eleven children: James Franklin, Hattie Mae, Fred William, Martha Ann, Charles Henry, Stella Maude, Edna Bell, Exie Vera, George, Dorothy and Donald.

One of the saddest deaths to record is that of a mother being taken away from a family of small children, and that is what has befallen the home of Chas. H. Hammond, when his wife, Viola succumed to the grim reaper, death Dec. 31, 1911. Mrs. Hammond was the mother of 11 children , the youngest two being only a few minutes old when their mother breathed her last. She died giving birth to twin babies, a boy and a girl . They with the rest of the family, (except a small son lost in her earlier years) are left to mourn the loss of a loving and devoted mother who had made home, the best place on earth, for her husband and children. It is said the children and parents alike being always ready to look after the welfare of the other members. Words cannot express the sorrow and loss to this family and community.

The following obituary was read at the funeral, held at the home 7 miles west of Albia, and was largely attended.
Viola D. Hammond, the daughter of James Franklin and Martha Crum Mosley, was born July 30, 1869 in the state of Nebraska, and passed away Dec. 31st, 1911 at her home near Albia, IA at the age of 42 years, 5 months and 1 day. She was united in marriage to Charles Henry Hammond Feb. 17, 1887 in Nebraska. She was preceded in death by a small son, Charles H.. Surviving are her husband and 10 children, Frank, Hattie, Fred, Martha, Stella, Edna, Exie, George, and the twin babies at home, two sisters, Mrs. Dora Evans and Mrs. Villa Osteen of Moulton, Ia., one brother, George Mosley of rural Albia, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mosley of Canada, nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends.
The funeral was held at the home west of Albia conducted by Rev. Wm. Neil, pastor of the M. E. Church of Albia.
The remains was laid to rest in the Oak View cemetery at Albia.