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Mary Elizabeth <I>Horn</I> Elliff

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Mary Elizabeth Horn Elliff

Birth
Falcon, McNairy County, Tennessee, USA
Death
1 Apr 1937 (aged 88)
Swisher County, Texas, USA
Burial
Tulia, Swisher County, Texas, USA
Plot
E1-473-9
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PIONEER WOMAN DIED APRIL FIRST
Mrs. Mary E. Elliff, 88, died at her home six miles east of Tulia last Thursday, April 1 following an illness of several weeks duration.
Funeral services were conducted from the Baptist Church in Tulia by her pastor, Rev. A.C. Huff, assisted by Rev. J.A. Lindley, last Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Interment was made in Rose Hill Cemetery beside the grave of her husband who preceded her in death.
She was a daughter of David and Eliza Horn, and was born in McNairy Co., TN. She was converted and joined the Baptist Church at the age of 19. She was married to Ananias Oliver Elliff, November 19, 1865.
To this union were born 14 children, 9 of whom survive and all except one were present at the funeral. The nine surviring children are Mrs. Nannie Elkins, J.D. and D.H. Elliff, Mrs. Belle Casebeer, Lela and Ethel Elliff, all of Tulia; Mrs. Mary Rodden, Newport, TX; Mrs. Susie Stratton, Clovis, New Mexico, and John Elliff, San Benito, TX. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Jane Hockaday, Selmer, TN, 34 grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild.
Charlie Rodden, a grandson has been making his home with her for almost three years.
Mrs. Elliff was a wonderful mother, always kind and patient, even in her suffering, and was a friend to all.
PIONEER WOMAN DIED APRIL FIRST
Mrs. Mary E. Elliff, 88, died at her home six miles east of Tulia last Thursday, April 1 following an illness of several weeks duration.
Funeral services were conducted from the Baptist Church in Tulia by her pastor, Rev. A.C. Huff, assisted by Rev. J.A. Lindley, last Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Interment was made in Rose Hill Cemetery beside the grave of her husband who preceded her in death.
She was a daughter of David and Eliza Horn, and was born in McNairy Co., TN. She was converted and joined the Baptist Church at the age of 19. She was married to Ananias Oliver Elliff, November 19, 1865.
To this union were born 14 children, 9 of whom survive and all except one were present at the funeral. The nine surviring children are Mrs. Nannie Elkins, J.D. and D.H. Elliff, Mrs. Belle Casebeer, Lela and Ethel Elliff, all of Tulia; Mrs. Mary Rodden, Newport, TX; Mrs. Susie Stratton, Clovis, New Mexico, and John Elliff, San Benito, TX. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Jane Hockaday, Selmer, TN, 34 grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild.
Charlie Rodden, a grandson has been making his home with her for almost three years.
Mrs. Elliff was a wonderful mother, always kind and patient, even in her suffering, and was a friend to all.

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