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Blosser, -- Ada Virginia, second of family of 15 children was born to Martin A. and Kate L. (Shank) Layman, Jan. 7, 1877, near Harrisonburg, Va.; departed from this life in her home at South English, Iowa, Jan. 10, 1952; aged 75 y. 3 d. In her youth she accepted Christ and united with the Mennonite Church. Jan. 9, 1902, she was united in marriage Perry J. Blosser of Concord, Tenn. Soon after marriage she and her companion moved to Tennessee, where they lived for two and one-half years and then returned again to Virginia. In 1906 they moved to the community near South English, Iowa, where they have lived to the present. Nine children were born into this home. She leaves her husband and 8 children, the oldest son (Wilmer Dewitt) having preceded her in death. The children who survive are: Abbie, at home, Aquila, Dixon, Ill.; Dwight, Wellman, Iowa; Menno, Parnell, Iowa; Oren, South English, Iowa; Mary Kate (Mrs. Oren Yoder), Parnell, Iowa; Eugene, Goshen, Ind.; Amos, Norristown, Pa. She also leaves 18 grandchildren and 9 brothers and sisters: Lydia (Mrs. James Shank), Dayton, Va.; Michael, Harrisonburg, Va.; John, Denbigh, Va.; Hannah (Mrs. Joe Brunk), Harrisonburg, Va.; Ottilla (Mrs. Luther Bowman), Roy, and Della (Mrs. Walter Hartman), Harrisonburg, Va.; Isa (Mrs. Emory Coakley), Norfolk, Va.; Weaver, Dale Enterprise, Va. Four brothers and one sister preceded her in death: Charlie, Joe, Byard, Emory, and Abbie (Mrs. Dan Shank). Memories area precious as we think of her as a devoted companion and a patient loving Mother. Her meek conscientious spirit, besides being an inspiration to her children and a Godly influence in the home, filled a vital place in the life of her husband with his responsibilities as a Christian minister. The morning of Jan. 9, the date of their fiftieth wedding anniversary, her companion was unable to arouse her, a cerebral hemorrhage rendering her unconscious. During the day she rallied slightly, but steadily grew weaker and the following day left this earthly tabernacle to be wither Lord. Funeral services were in charge of Simon Gingerich assisted by J. Y. Swartzendruber and Silas Horst. Following a selection she had chosen to share with the family on the day of their anniversary. Gospel Herald, Feb. 19, 1952
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