Mrs. C.A. Rife's Long Sickness Ended Friday
Widow Of Late Beloved Physician Succumbs In Kyger
Funeral Is Sunday
Mrs. Lydia L. Rife, widow of the late C.A. Rife of Kyger died at their home Friday night following an illness of about a year's duration. Her age was 80 years, two months, and 14 days. She was the daughter of Charles and Tephena Matthews and was born September 6, 1856 back of Cheshire on Turkey Run.
On March 24, 1880 she married Dr. Rife who was then just beginning to practice his profession and down through the years she proved herself an exceptional helpmate and mother. Like her beloved husband she endeared herself to the community they served. Their golden wedding celebrated in 1930 was a memorable occasion as was the dinner which honored Dr. Rife on retirement from active practice.
To them were born five children all of whom survive. They are: Mrs. Bert Carson, Middleport R. D., Mrs. Harland Athey, Kyger, Stanley, Marion, Mrs. Cora Mizer, Columbus, and Charles at home.
Mrs. Rife was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church at Kyger of the Order of Eastern Star and of the Daughters of America.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Kyger Methodist church Sunday at 2:30 p.m. by Rev. Snyder and burial will be made in Gravel Hill cemetery by Undertaker J. L. Coleman. The casket will not be opened at the church.
Gallipolis Tribune
November 21, 1936.
Transcribed by J. Farley
Mrs. C.A. Rife's Long Sickness Ended Friday
Widow Of Late Beloved Physician Succumbs In Kyger
Funeral Is Sunday
Mrs. Lydia L. Rife, widow of the late C.A. Rife of Kyger died at their home Friday night following an illness of about a year's duration. Her age was 80 years, two months, and 14 days. She was the daughter of Charles and Tephena Matthews and was born September 6, 1856 back of Cheshire on Turkey Run.
On March 24, 1880 she married Dr. Rife who was then just beginning to practice his profession and down through the years she proved herself an exceptional helpmate and mother. Like her beloved husband she endeared herself to the community they served. Their golden wedding celebrated in 1930 was a memorable occasion as was the dinner which honored Dr. Rife on retirement from active practice.
To them were born five children all of whom survive. They are: Mrs. Bert Carson, Middleport R. D., Mrs. Harland Athey, Kyger, Stanley, Marion, Mrs. Cora Mizer, Columbus, and Charles at home.
Mrs. Rife was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church at Kyger of the Order of Eastern Star and of the Daughters of America.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Kyger Methodist church Sunday at 2:30 p.m. by Rev. Snyder and burial will be made in Gravel Hill cemetery by Undertaker J. L. Coleman. The casket will not be opened at the church.
Gallipolis Tribune
November 21, 1936.
Transcribed by J. Farley
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1856 - 1936
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