ATKINS, Rachel 1853 - 1944

ATKINS, WIGINGTON, GARRETT, PARCELL, ANFINSON, COOPER

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/25/2021 at 20:23:28

"The Fairfield (Ia.,) Daily Ledger"
Monday, January 10, 1944
Page EIGHT, Column 3

MRS. ATKINS SUCCUMBS AT HOME HERE

Funeral arrangements are pending for Mrs. Rachel ATKINS, 90, long time residents (sic) of this community, who passed away last evening around 8:00 o'clock at their home, 308 West Jefferson, after an illness of one week.

The body has been taken to the Weston Behner Funeral Home.

Mrs. ATKINS was the daughter of the late Obidiah and Ruth WIGINGTON. She was born May 29, 1853 in Ackworth, Georgia, and lived for around 40 years in the Fairfield community. Previous to that time she had lived in Brighton.

She was united in marriage to Harrison ATKINS, who preceded her in death in 1903. She was a faithful member of the Baptist church.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Alberta GARRETT, Fairfield, and Mrs. Ora Mabel PARCELL, Brighton; two sons, John Carlton ATKINS, Centerville, and Meadie Leonard ATKINS, Knoxville, Tenn.; one grandson, Clifford Meade ATKINSON, Camp Campbell, Ky., one granddaughter, Viviene Lucile ANFINSON, Vancouver, Washington.

The family has requested that no flowers be sent.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.,) Daily Ledger"
Tuesday, January 11, 1944
Page FOUR, Columns 4 and 5

LOCALS

… --John C. ATKINS of Centerville was called here Monday by the death of his mother Mrs. Rachel ATKINS 308 West Jefferson street. …

… --Pvt. Clifford M. ATKINS will arrive late this afternoon called here by the death of his grandmother Mrs. Rachel ATKINS, 308 West Jefferson street. His furlough at this time is expected to be short as he has been given an A. P. O. address. He will be a guest in the home of his mother Mrs. Arthur COOPER, 1003 East Burlington street. …

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"The Fairfield (Ia.,) Daily Ledger"
Thursday, January 13, 1944
Page FIVE, Column 1

LOCALS

… --Mr. and Mrs. C. J. ATKINS returned to their home in Centerville last night after being called here by the death and funeral of the former's mother, Mrs. Rachel ATKINS. …

… --Rev. and Mrs. Fred Crown of Monticello, Ill., were guests of friends here Wednesday. Rev. Crown, a former pastor of the First Baptist church conducted the funeral services of Mrs. Rachel ATKINS Wednesday afternoon, assisted by Rev. W. J. Bell. …

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"The Fairfield (Ia.,) Daily Ledger"
Saturday, January 15, 1944
Page FOUR, Column 7

CARD OF THANKS

Due to the unusually large number of cards of sympathy and letters sent following the death of our mother, Mrs. Rachel ATKINS we are unable to answer each one personally. We are taking this way of expressing our sincere appreciation to each and every one publicly for their thoughtfulness and acts of kindness during this trying time.

Alberta GARRETT
John Carlton ATKINS
Clifford Mead ATKINS
Ora Mabel PARCELL
Meadie Leonard ATKINS
Vivienne Lucille ATKINS

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"The Fairfield (Ia.,) Daily Ledger"
Saturday, January 15, 1944
Page FIVE, Columns 7 and 8

LOCALS

… --Pfc. Clifford ATKINS returned Friday to his station at Camp Campbell, Kentucky after a few days visit with his mother Mrs. J. Arthur COOPER, 1003 East Burlington St. He was called here by the death of his grandmother Mrs. Rachel ATKINS, which occurred last Sunday evening.

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Note: Rachel was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, in Lot 3rd.162½.