GARNETT, Virginia 1849 - 1933

GARNETT, GRAHAM, SEELEY, PEASE

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 9/29/2022 at 18:23:52

"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Thursday, November 16, 1933
Page SIX, Columns 4 and 5

MRS. GARNETT IS SUMMONED IN FAIRFIELD
End Comes Suddenly At Home of Her Daughter, Mrs. C. M. GRAHAM

Mrs. Virginia GARNETT, past 84 years of age, died at 8:30 o'clock this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. M. GRAHAM, in Fairfield. Mrs. GARNETT had been a resident of Fairfield for six years and for the past eight years had made her home in Manchester, Ia., with her daughter Mrs. E. W. SEELEY. Mrs. GARNETT was quite well known in Fairfield, and had made many friends in this city.

She came to Fairfield a little over a month ago to visit at the home of her daughter, Mrs. GRAHAM, and owing to the change in her physical condition, her daughter, Mrs. SEELEY, came to Fairfield to assist in caring for her.

The end came suddenly today, caused by a second stroke. The body was taken to the Campbell Funeral Home, and the funeral arrangements have not yet been completed. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery here.

Virginia PEASE GARNETT was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on February 27, 1849. At the age of 18 years she moved to Iowa to make her home. On March 16, 1870, she was united in marriage to James A. GARNETT, who preceded her in death, March 17, 1888. To this union were born six children.

The children are:

Clara, who died in infancy, on February 24, 1877; Ivan, her oldest son who died August 13, 1929; and four living children, Ambrose of Chicago, Elvin of Edinburg, Texas, Mrs. E. W. SEELEY of Manchester, Ia., and Mrs. C. M. GRAHAM of this city.

She also leaves to mourn her loss, five granddaughters, and one grandson, Arthur W. GRAHAM, and his son Stuart, who is a great grandson. Mr. GRAHAM, was formerly of Fairfield, and now lives at Austin, Minn.

Mrs. GARNETT was united with the Methodist Episcopal church, in girlhood, and lived an active devoted Christian life. She was a very loving and devoted mother, centering her thoughts on her home and her church. She leaves many friends, who sympathize with the bereaved children in their hour of sorrow.

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Saturday, November 18, 1933
Front Page, Column 3

GARNETT RITES MONDAY AT 3:30
Dr. E. D. Wells of Manchester Will Officiate; Burial Evergreen

Funeral services for Mrs. Virginia GARNETT, who passed away Thursday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. M. GRAHAM, 206 West Madison street will be held at 3:30 o'clock Monday afternoon from the Campbell Funeral Home. Rev. E. D. Wells of Manchester, her former pastor will have charge. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.

Mrs. GARNETT is survived by four children, Mrs. E. W. SEELEY of Manchester, Ambrose GARNETT of Chicago, Elvin GARNETT of Edinburg, Texas, and Mrs. GRAHAM of this city. She also leaves five granddaughters one grandson and one great grandson.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Tuesday, November 21, 1933
Page TWO, Column 5

GARNETT RITES YESTERDAY AT FUNERAL HOME
Dr. E. D. Wells of Manchester Paid Beautiful Tribute

Impressive funeral services were conducted at 3:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon from the Campbell Funeral Home for Mrs. Virginia GARNETT who passed away Thursday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. M. GRAHAM, 206 West Madison street.

Dr. U. S. Smith of the Fairfield Methodist church offered prayer. Dr. E. D. Wells of Manchester, her home pastor, officiated at the last rites. He paid a most beautiful tribute to Mrs. GARNETT calling her the "Little old lady in lavender." He compared her life to the verses of scripture which he chose from the Bible.

During the entire services Mrs. U. S. Smith softly played hymns on the piano.

The casket was banked with many beautiful floral offerings sent by friends and relatives in mute testimony of the esteem in which Mrs. GARNETT was held by all who knew her. Of a quiet and unassuming nature, she was a great lover of her home. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.

Burial was in Evergreen cemetery with Dr. Wells in charge of the short services at the grave. Dr. Smith pronounced the benediction. Casket attendants were P. J. Easton, T. E. McLean, L. E. Clinkenbeard, E. G. Fligg, J. H. Stuckey and Paul Coleson.

Relatives and friends from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Elvin GARNETT of Edinburg, Texas; Ambrose GARNETT and daughter Virginia of Chicago, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. E. W. SEELEY, Dr. Wells and Mr. and Mrs. Eivey of Manchester and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Reed of Iowa City.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Tuesday, November 21, 1933
Page SIX, Column 2

Locals

... --Mr. and Mrs. Elvin GARNETT to Fairfield to attend the funeral of his mother, Mrs. Virginia GARNETT. ... (sic)

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Note: Buried in Lot 3rd.097. Husband James died in Ness City, KS, and was buried there.