Josephine died from a systemic sinus infection that caused her death at age 12 years, 8 months and 19 days. She was the daughter of Ray Ward Ashbrook, and Hazel Dell Dennison Ashbrook. Sister of Edna, Alma, Doris, Kathleen, Richard "Dicky" and Doyle. Showing is a scan of an original painting. The original is still marked clearly as to the color of her hair, eyes, and clothing. The painting was done by an unknown artist, likely from a photograph following Josephine's death.
Obituary:
All that was mortal of little Josephine Ashbrook was laid to resd Wednesday afternoon amidst a profusion of floral empblem. Josephine passed away Sunday evening at 11:oo PM aged 12 years 9 months and 18 days after struggling several days to retain the spark of life. She was operated on Thursday afternoon at 6:00 PM and again Saturday. Both operations being for sinus trouble resulting from a cold. Septic poisoning set in and death followed a day later.
Josephine was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ashbrook and was a pupil in the eighth grade. She was of a loving and sympathetic disposition and at the time of her illness was engaged in acts of mercy for others. She was ever willing and ready to lend a helping hand and her absence will be felt in the school room and the church. She was a regular attendant at the United Brethern Sunday School.
Funeral serves were held from the United Brethern Church Wednesday afternoon, the eight grade attending in a body. Rev. Ortt officiating. Interment was a Knupps Cemetery.
Obituary:
All that was mortal of little Josephine Ashbrook was laid to resd Wednesday afternoon amidst a profusion of floral empblem. Josephine passed away Sunday evening at 11:oo PM aged 12 years 9 months and 18 days after struggling several days to retain the spark of life. She was operated on Thursday afternoon at 6:00 PM and again Saturday. Both operations being for sinus trouble resulting from a cold. Septic poisoning set in and death followed a day later.
Josephine was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ashbrook and was a pupil in the eighth grade. She was of a loving and sympathetic disposition and at the time of her illness was engaged in acts of mercy for others. She was ever willing and ready to lend a helping hand and her absence will be felt in the school room and the church. She was a regular attendant at the United Brethern Sunday School.
Funeral serves were held from the United Brethern Church Wednesday afternoon, the eight grade attending in a body. Rev. Ortt officiating. Interment was a Knupps Cemetery.
Josephine died from a systemic sinus infection that caused her death at age 12 years, 8 months and 19 days. She was the daughter of Ray Ward Ashbrook, and Hazel Dell Dennison Ashbrook. Sister of Edna, Alma, Doris, Kathleen, Richard "Dicky" and Doyle. Showing is a scan of an original painting. The original is still marked clearly as to the color of her hair, eyes, and clothing. The painting was done by an unknown artist, likely from a photograph following Josephine's death.
Obituary:
All that was mortal of little Josephine Ashbrook was laid to resd Wednesday afternoon amidst a profusion of floral empblem. Josephine passed away Sunday evening at 11:oo PM aged 12 years 9 months and 18 days after struggling several days to retain the spark of life. She was operated on Thursday afternoon at 6:00 PM and again Saturday. Both operations being for sinus trouble resulting from a cold. Septic poisoning set in and death followed a day later.
Josephine was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ashbrook and was a pupil in the eighth grade. She was of a loving and sympathetic disposition and at the time of her illness was engaged in acts of mercy for others. She was ever willing and ready to lend a helping hand and her absence will be felt in the school room and the church. She was a regular attendant at the United Brethern Sunday School.
Funeral serves were held from the United Brethern Church Wednesday afternoon, the eight grade attending in a body. Rev. Ortt officiating. Interment was a Knupps Cemetery.
Obituary:
All that was mortal of little Josephine Ashbrook was laid to resd Wednesday afternoon amidst a profusion of floral empblem. Josephine passed away Sunday evening at 11:oo PM aged 12 years 9 months and 18 days after struggling several days to retain the spark of life. She was operated on Thursday afternoon at 6:00 PM and again Saturday. Both operations being for sinus trouble resulting from a cold. Septic poisoning set in and death followed a day later.
Josephine was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ashbrook and was a pupil in the eighth grade. She was of a loving and sympathetic disposition and at the time of her illness was engaged in acts of mercy for others. She was ever willing and ready to lend a helping hand and her absence will be felt in the school room and the church. She was a regular attendant at the United Brethern Sunday School.
Funeral serves were held from the United Brethern Church Wednesday afternoon, the eight grade attending in a body. Rev. Ortt officiating. Interment was a Knupps Cemetery.
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