Simonds, Florence Jessie (Perry) 1871 - 1918

SIMONDS, PERRY

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 7/13/2024 at 12:53:36

Source: Cresco Plain Dealer Aug. 2, 1918, P5 C5

A. D. Perry received a message on Wednesday morning which brought the information that his mother, Mrs. C. C. Perry, and his sister, Mrs. Simonds, who had been caring for the mother, had both passed away, the latter dying soon after the death of her mother. After receiving this sad news, Mr. and Mrs. Perry both left on the noon train for Minneapolis.

Source: Cresco Plain Dealer Aug. , 1918, P4 C5

OBITUARY.
Simonds.
Florence Jessie Perry, daughter of Cyrus and Rebecca Perry, was born in Burr Oak township, Winneshiek county, Iowa, April 19, 1871, and died at her home in Minneapolis, Minn., July 31, 1918, as a result of the shock of her mother’s death.
When six years of age she moved with her parents to Cresco, Iowa. It was here that she received her education, graduating from the high school in the class of 1888. In Aprill, 1890, she was married to Geo. E. Simonds. To this union were born six children, Floyd, who is with the U. S. army in France; Perry, in the Navy yards in Philadelphia; Eddy, at Camp McArthur, Texas; Edith, Florence and Warren at the home in Minneapolis.

When thirteen years of age she was baptized, uniting with the Baptist church of which denomination she always remained an ardent, efficient and faithful member
She was a noble wife, a kind and loving mother and will be greatly missed by a wide circle of friends.
Funeral services were conducted at the home Saturday afternoon, Aug. 3. Burial in Lakewood cemetery, Minneapolis