Baxley, Emma W. (1839-1914)

BAXLEY, RUTTER, LENON, PALMER, LYLE

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Date: 7/19/2008 at 13:19:23

The Guthrian exact publish date unknown - approx. Dec. 14, 1914 She was essentially a home maker, and the joys of her later life, was to have her children and grandchildren gather at the family home and with them she could again live the life of her young wifehood and motherhood. As a neighbor she was kindly, considerate, ready and willing to lend a helping hand to all in need of help. Sympathetic to those in need of sympathy, and by such qualities endearing herself to all that came in contact with her. Emma W. Baxley, was born at Buffalo Grove, Illinois, March 15, 1839, died December 13th 1914. Her father was a soldier in the regular army holding the rank of Captain and the girlhood of Mrs. LENON was spent at Fort Dearborn, now Chicago. With her parents she came to Panora in 1860, where she was married to Capt. P.H. Lenon in November 1866. To this union was born four children, Chester W. dying in infancy, those surviving are May, now the wife of F.E. Palmer of Mason CIty; Early of Des Moines; Nellie, wife of W.C. Lyle of Adair, who with the aged husband and father have the sincere sympathy of the community in their sorrow. A short service was held at the home Tuesday conducted by Rev. J.C. Orth, pastor of the Presbyterian church and the remains were taken to Panora, where they now rest by the side of her parents and little son.submitted by: weeour@yahoo.com

Submitter's note: Emma W. Baxley was the daughter of Joseph Merryman Baxley & Maria Frances Rutter. Her father died in Illinois when she was 9 months old. Her mother married William K. Townsend in 1843. William & Maria Townsend are also buried at West Cemetery.