Agnes Garner

GARNER, FREELAND, COLTON, JANCS

Posted By: Volunteer (email)
Date: 11/28/2018 at 09:53:48

Wapello Republican, June 27, 1935

Mrs. Agnes Garner, 81 years, resident of the Columbus City community for almost 60 years, died at 5 a.m. Monday at her home in Columbus City, following an attack of paralysis three weeks ago.

Mrs. Garner was born February 16, 1854, in Baltimore county, Maryland, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Freeland. She was married to J. W. Garner, Civil War veteran, February 15, 1877, in York county, Pennsylvania, and since that time has been a resident of Columbus City. Mr. Garner preceded his wife in death 15 years.

Three sisters-in-law, Miss Virginia Garner, Columbus City, with whom Mrs. Garner had made her home, and Mrs. Elnora Colton, also of Columbus City, and Mrs. Sue Jancs, Saratago, Calif., and several nephews and nieces are surviving.

Private funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. this morning at the home, with Rev. R. S. Ramsdale officiating. Burial was at the Columbus City cemetery.