Lola Austin Brawford, 1898-1932

BRAWFORD

Posted By: Emmet County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 7/31/2006 at 06:56:36

MRS. LEO BRAWFORD DIES SUDDENLY OF STROKE SAT.

Funeral Services Held this Afternoon from M. E. Church

Mrs. Lola Brawford, 34, wife of Leo Brawford and dearly beloved by a wide circle of friends in Estherville, died suddenly Saturday morning [Nov. 19, 1932] following a stroke of paralysis at the supper table the evening previous. Mrs. Brawford had but recently recovered from a very serious illness but had been about the work of the home as usual. She had also acted as bailiff for the women jurors in Emmet county court during the week. Her death was a great shock.

Lola Austin was born March 23, 1898 at Franklin, Ill. She received her education at that place attending high school there and was married there on June 27, 1919 to Leo Brawford of Estherville. They came to this city immediately after their marriage and have made their home here with the exception of a few years spent in Des Moines. There are two daughters Betty, 12, and Mary Ann, 6, left with the husband to mourn her passing. There are also three sisters, Mrs. Albert Anderson of Des Moines, Mrs. Chas. Lonergan of Jacksonville, Ill., and Mrs. Chas. Withee of Peoria surviving. The sisters and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Brawford of Peoria are here for the services which are being held this (Tuesday) afternoon at two o'clock from the Methodist Episcopal church with Rev. W. A. WinterStein in charge. Interment will be made in Oak Hill cemetery.

While her home was the center of Mrs. Brawford's interest she found time to take an active interest in social and community affairs. During the past year she has assisted with the bookkeeping at the Vindicator and Republican office. She was a member of the American Legion auxiliary.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, November 22, 1932.