Rosanna Lois Mitchell Brown

BROWN, MITCHELL, DURHAM, SCOTT

Posted By: Marlene Skalberg (email)
Date: 6/12/2012 at 08:24:03

Rosanna Lois Mitchell Brown, daughter of W. A. and Louetta Kate Mitchell was born in Adams County, Iowa, April 11, 1899 and died September 10, 1943 at her home west of Corning, Adams County, Iowa. At the time of her death, the deceased was 44 years, 4 months, and 29 days old.
On October 19, 1919, she was united in marriage at the Christian Church parsonage in Corning to Marion W. Brown and to this union were born eight children, Sgt. Merrill Clifford of Camp Swift, Texas, Mrs. Lois (Gerald) Scott of Lawton, Oklahoma; Berneita Grace, Bernard Eugene, Frances Joan, Gerald J., Judith Ann, and Rosanna Marlan, all at home.
Besides her husband and children she leaves to mourn her departure an aged father, W. A. Mitchell; four brothers, Ben, Lee, and John all of Brooks, Iowa, Harold Mitchell of Stanton, Iowa; also two sisters, Mrs. Edgar Walker of Pacific Junction, Iowa and Mrs. Chas E. Smith of Toledo, Washington.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Louetta Kate Mitchell and one brother, Carl Mitchell.
Mrs. Brown's death came as a great shock to her family and many friends. In giving birth to a sweet baby girl, bringing forth a life, she sacrificed her own life. She was a faithful and loving wife and mother and will be greatly missed, not only in the family circle, but among her friends. Being a Christian Woman she has left an influence for good and memories that are precious.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 o'clock Monday afternoon, from the Christian Church in Corning, Rev. I. Fredmund of Corning Baptist Church had charge of the services. Interment was made in the Brooks Cemetery.
Adams County Free Press, September 16, 1943, page 19