Stogdill, Edna Ella

STOGDILL, SMITH, NICHOLS

Posted By: Carla Hillgren (email)
Date: 3/18/2019 at 08:24:44

Edna Ella Stogdill was born Nov. 31, 1883, near West Grove, Iowa, and passed
away June 5, 1964 at her home in Kellerton Iowa.
She was the fifth of eight children born to W. B. and Sarah Smith, all of
whom preceded her in death except one brother, Waller Smith of Sterling
City, Texas.
She lived the greater part of her life in Iowa. On Feb. 24, 1902 she was
married to Charles W. Stogdill, who preceded her in death on Aug. 2, 1952.
To them were born four children; Gertrude was the only one to grow to
maturity.
As a young woman she became a member of the United Brethren church of
Beaconsfield.
Edna, a lover of life and of all those who lived it, was known as "Grandma"
to old and young, friends and relations, the poor and the rich, all of whom
will miss her ready smile, quick wit and cheery "hello."
Left to cherish her memory are: one daughter, Gertrude Nichols of
Kellerton; three grandchildren, Lloyd Nichols of Ottumwa, Iowa, Glen Nichols
of Grand River, Iowa, and Reba Judson of Rapid City, S. Dak.; eight
great-grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services, conducted by the Varner-Crew Services of Diagonal, were
held in the Christian church in Kellerton, June 8, 1964 at 2 pm, with Rev.
Elmer West officiating, assisted by Mrs. Cela Fugate. Music was furnished
by Phyllis Jones and Bernice Palmer, accompanied by Mrs. Louise Meadows.
Casket bearers were Bert, Claude, Clyde and Joseph Stogdill and Willard and
Gary Cundiff. Interment was in Maple Row cemetery in Kellerton.

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