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Waverly Journal, September 7, 1945
Mrs. Florence E. Miner, a long time resident of this community, died at her home about a mile west of Waverly, Saturday morning, September 1, at 5:45 o'clock, at the age of 91 years, 2 months and 16 days. Mrs. Miner was the daughter of Henry and Samantha Watkins, and was born June 15, 1854, on the farm on which she died, and where the greatest part of her life was spent. This farm was entered by her grandfather, Achilles Deatherage. She was married on March 15, 1873, to William F. Miner, who preceded her in death April 16, 1927. She is survived by two daughters, Miss Sno, at home, and Mrs. Lois Wiggins, of Carlinville; a son, Henry, of near Waverly; five grandchildren, and one great grandchild. A daughter, Mrs. Ethel Fletcher, died August 6, 1938. Funeral services were held at the residence Monday morning at 10:00 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Francis E. Smith, pastor of the First Methodist church. Mrs. E. H. Wiese sang "Golden Bells" and "God's Tomorrow," the accompanist being Miss Mattie Deatherage. The pall bearers were Edwin Rhea, Jr., John Bostic, Clayton Anderson, Earl W. Carr, Jesse Timmons and Arthur Mayberry. The flowers were cared for by Mrs. Clayton Anderson, Mrs. John Bostic, Mrs. Jesse Timmons, Mrs. Carl Blair and Miss Julia Rhea. Burial was in East Cemetery.
Mrs. Florence E. Miner, a long time resident of this community, died at her home about a mile west of Waverly, Saturday morning, September 1, at 5:45 o'clock, at the age of 91 years, 2 months and 16 days. Mrs. Miner was the daughter of Henry and Samantha Watkins, and was born June 15, 1854, on the farm on which she died, and where the greatest part of her life was spent. This farm was entered by her grandfather, Achilles Deatherage. She was married on March 15, 1873, to William F. Miner, who preceded her in death April 16, 1927. She is survived by two daughters, Miss Sno, at home, and Mrs. Lois Wiggins, of Carlinville; a son, Henry, of near Waverly; five grandchildren, and one great grandchild. A daughter, Mrs. Ethel Fletcher, died August 6, 1938. Funeral services were held at the residence Monday morning at 10:00 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Francis E. Smith, pastor of the First Methodist church. Mrs. E. H. Wiese sang "Golden Bells" and "God's Tomorrow," the accompanist being Miss Mattie Deatherage. The pall bearers were Edwin Rhea, Jr., John Bostic, Clayton Anderson, Earl W. Carr, Jesse Timmons and Arthur Mayberry. The flowers were cared for by Mrs. Clayton Anderson, Mrs. John Bostic, Mrs. Jesse Timmons, Mrs. Carl Blair and Miss Julia Rhea. Burial was in East Cemetery.
Waverly Journal, September 7, 1945
Mrs. Florence E. Miner, a long time resident of this community, died at her home about a mile west of Waverly, Saturday morning, September 1, at 5:45 o'clock, at the age of 91 years, 2 months and 16 days. Mrs. Miner was the daughter of Henry and Samantha Watkins, and was born June 15, 1854, on the farm on which she died, and where the greatest part of her life was spent. This farm was entered by her grandfather, Achilles Deatherage. She was married on March 15, 1873, to William F. Miner, who preceded her in death April 16, 1927. She is survived by two daughters, Miss Sno, at home, and Mrs. Lois Wiggins, of Carlinville; a son, Henry, of near Waverly; five grandchildren, and one great grandchild. A daughter, Mrs. Ethel Fletcher, died August 6, 1938. Funeral services were held at the residence Monday morning at 10:00 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Francis E. Smith, pastor of the First Methodist church. Mrs. E. H. Wiese sang "Golden Bells" and "God's Tomorrow," the accompanist being Miss Mattie Deatherage. The pall bearers were Edwin Rhea, Jr., John Bostic, Clayton Anderson, Earl W. Carr, Jesse Timmons and Arthur Mayberry. The flowers were cared for by Mrs. Clayton Anderson, Mrs. John Bostic, Mrs. Jesse Timmons, Mrs. Carl Blair and Miss Julia Rhea. Burial was in East Cemetery.
Mrs. Florence E. Miner, a long time resident of this community, died at her home about a mile west of Waverly, Saturday morning, September 1, at 5:45 o'clock, at the age of 91 years, 2 months and 16 days. Mrs. Miner was the daughter of Henry and Samantha Watkins, and was born June 15, 1854, on the farm on which she died, and where the greatest part of her life was spent. This farm was entered by her grandfather, Achilles Deatherage. She was married on March 15, 1873, to William F. Miner, who preceded her in death April 16, 1927. She is survived by two daughters, Miss Sno, at home, and Mrs. Lois Wiggins, of Carlinville; a son, Henry, of near Waverly; five grandchildren, and one great grandchild. A daughter, Mrs. Ethel Fletcher, died August 6, 1938. Funeral services were held at the residence Monday morning at 10:00 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Francis E. Smith, pastor of the First Methodist church. Mrs. E. H. Wiese sang "Golden Bells" and "God's Tomorrow," the accompanist being Miss Mattie Deatherage. The pall bearers were Edwin Rhea, Jr., John Bostic, Clayton Anderson, Earl W. Carr, Jesse Timmons and Arthur Mayberry. The flowers were cared for by Mrs. Clayton Anderson, Mrs. John Bostic, Mrs. Jesse Timmons, Mrs. Carl Blair and Miss Julia Rhea. Burial was in East Cemetery.
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