Kate Pollock

POLLOCK, BEACON, OSBORN

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Date: 10/6/2018 at 21:52:44

Morning Sun News-Herald, February 7, 1934, page 4

Last week's Winfield Beacon noted the death of Mrs. John Pollock, who will be remembered by residents of Morning Sun and community. She lived here several years ago, and moved from here to Winfield.

Winfield Beacon--"Aunt Kate Pollock, as she was perhaps better known to Beacon readers, passed away Wednesday morning, January 23, at the Old Ladies" Home in Los Angeles, Calif., according to word received here Tuesday. Aunt Kate was ill with pneumonia for four days before her death. Her niece, Mrs. Ida Pusey Osborn, was with her in those last few hours and was so pleased that her aunt recognized her. The funeral was held on the following Friday afternoon.

Information to be had concerning dates, etc. is very scant as this is written. It is known, however, that she was at least 95 years of age, one of the oldest members of the United Presbyterian church in which she maintained her membership. It has probably about fifteen years since she left Winfield to live in California.

In the wet, and at the home where she lived, Mrs. Pollock was somewhat of an outstanding character. Her unusual strength for a woman of her age, her great interest in things present, and her desire to get out and go, earned for her the nickname among her friends as Mrs. "Walker." It was not unusual for her to walk many miles a day, breathing the invigorating salty air and lengthening her life a number of years. She was seldom sick and a most active individual.

In Winfield, Aunt Kate gathered about her many true friends. She was quiet, unassuming, trustworthy and sociable. It was a privilege for her to serve another and help a friend. She lived a most useful life and her memory will live throughout the ages.