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Elizabeth Yearns Harrison (1849 - 1939)

HARRISON, YEARNS, PORTER, HEALEY

Posted By: Karen Brewer (email)
Date: 12/5/2018 at 14:53:38

The Osceola Sentinel, Osceola, Iowa
March 23, 1939, Page 7

Obituary

Mrs. Elizabeth Harrison

With the passing March 17, of Mrs. Elizabeth Harrison, Liberty township lost one of its finest characters. She was laid to rest on Sunday, March 19, on the farm she and her husband had called their home for so many years. Mrs. Harrison, "Aunt Lib" as she was familiarly known, had been one of the most active women in the affairs of her county for many, many years. Her influence for good, was always felt in things affecting the community and although age has hampered her activities in recent years, her advice and council were still sought by those who knew and loved her.

For nearly two years she had been bedfast but through it all she has been patient and considerate of those who tenderly ministered to her.

Elizabeth Yearns Harrison, daughter of James E. and Nancy Porter Yearns, was born in Greensburg, Indiana, January 24, 1849, and departed this life on March 17, 1939 at the age of 90 years, 1 month and 25 days.

She came with her parents to Iowa in 1854 crossing the Mississippi river by ferry boat at Keokuk. Her parents settled in Story county and later in Jasper and Marion counties. She attended college at Pella and also Penn College at Oskaloosa, Iowa. She began teaching school quite young and for many years taught in Jasper and Marion counties. On July 29, 1878 she was united in marriage to F. M. Harrison of Clarke county, After her marriage she continued to teach school. Her last term being at Hill school No. 6.

Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Harrison; Robert P. who preceded her in death in 1903, Francis Marion of Osceola, Dr. B. Ethlyn Healey of Davenport, Iowa, Ernest M. and Belva Marguerite of Woodburn, who were with her through her long illness. She had been confined to her bed the past 19 months, and was very patient at all times.

Through her entire life the wars seemed to cast a shadow upon her, she having had nine uncles in the Civil War, the youngest uncle being her playmate and who gave his life in Louisiana. Her son Robert P. served in the Spanish American war and another son, Marion in the World war. She took an active part in the Red Cross work during the World war and remained very patriotic until death.

At an early age the deceased was converted in the Baptist faith, in Jasper county, and remained true to her faith until the end. "Aunt Lib" as she was known to her many friends, was one of the pioneers of this county, having lived on the home farm for 60 years. She was a good neighbor, always willing to lend a helping hand when ever needed. Friday, March 17, God's finger touched her and she slept.

Mrs. Harrison's husband preceded her in death in 1923. She leaves to mourn her passing four children, above mentioned, eleven grandchildren, one brother James A. Yearns of Billings, Montana, several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.

Funeral services at the home six miles north of Woodburn, and burial in the cemetery on the Harrison farm. Rev. Brooks in charge of the service.


 

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