GAMMILL, Marilla (GRANTHAM)

GRANTHAM, GAMMILL, EVANS, POLAND, PETTY, MILLS

Posted By: Sharon R Becker (email)
Date: 4/23/2015 at 09:14:45

Obituary ~ Marilla (Grantham) Gammill
October 15, 1861 ~ February 17, 1909

Lineville Tribune
Lineville, Wayne County, Iowa
March 4, 1909

Mrs. Marilla Gammill.

Marilla Gammill, daughter of Robert and Emma Grantham, was born Oct. 15th, 1861 at Silver Bend, Davis county, Mo. and died at her home in Morgan township, Decatur county, Iowa. Feb. 17th 1909 age 47 years, 4 mos., and 2 days. She was united in marriage to Frank Gammill March 9th 1879. To this union was born ten children. Those living are Milo, of El Paso. Texas, Mrs. Werf Evans, of Edna, Kans., Mrs. Lawrence Poland, Mrs. Clyde Petty, Mrs. Cliff Mills, Roy, Frederick, Glenn, Cecile and Robert Orton who died in infancy.

Mrs. Gammill had been ailing with stomach trouble for some time but was not thought dangerous. She was taken suddenly ill Tues. morning and died Wed. night, it was a great shock to the community when the word came over the phone that she could not live. Her husband all of the children were at her bedside at the time of her death expect Milo who is a recruiting officer in the U. S. Army and as his business calls him to different places he could not be located. Everything was done that loving hearts and willing hands could do but without avail.

She united with the Methodist Church at an early age and was a firm believer. She was a true friend, a kind and sympathetic neighbor who was always ready in time of need to lend a helping hand. Besides her immediate family she leaves her mother, Mrs. Emma Grantham Comer and one brother Carey Grantham who resides at Indekoma, Okla. and a host of friends.

It was the largest funeral ever witnessed in the country. She was laid to rest at the Union cemetery, Feb. 20.

N. A. D.

Card of Thanks
- We wish to thank those who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our wife and mother.

Frank Gammill and Children.
- Mrs. Addie Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. Erle L. Beavers.

Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, April of 2015