MRS. OLIVIA BOYER

BOYER, PRATHER, RUSK

Posted By: David (email)
Date: 11/17/2004 at 13:20:57

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, October 4, 1906

MRS. OLIVIA BOYER, was born in Dearborn County, Ind., April 20th, 1825, and
died, Oct. 2, 1906, at the home of her daughter, MRS. MELL PRATHER in Cedar,
where she had been making her home. She had been in failing health for some
time past, and had recently received a fractured hip from a fall. A few
days prior she contracted pneumonia which was the immediate cause of her
death. She came to Iowa when 31 years old and located near Lovilla. She
united with the church when 18 years of age and remained a faithful member
until death.

The funeral services were held at the home on Tuesday, at 2 p.m., conducted
by Rev. Rusk of the Russell M.E. Church, and interment made at Lovilla, on
Wednesday. She leaves four children, three sons and one daughter, to mourn
the loss of a devoted mother, and a large number of sympathizing friends.
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