Flora Belle Sheldon (1940)

SHELDON

Posted By: Pat Hochstetler
Date: 7/2/2007 at 08:44:07

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, February 28, 1940

FLORA SHELDON OF WINTERSET PASSES

Had Been Active in Church Affairs in Winterset for Many Years

Miss Flora Belle Sheldon, a resident of Winterset for 44 years, died at her home here last Saturday after an illness of two weeks. She was 60 years of age.

Miss Sheldon is known chiefly for the outstanding work she accomplished for the Methodist church here over a long period of years. She was born in Monroe township on July 3, 1879, the daughter of Marson and Crustana Sheldon. In 1896 the family moved to Winterset which was her home during the remainder of her life.

In 1899 she was graduated from the Winterset high school with high honors. She then entered Simpson college at Indianola. After two years there she taught school, and returning to college again was graduated in 1908 from the liberal arts course.

In 1888, whe united with the Methodist church in Winterset. While in college she joined the Students Volunteer movement, a missionary organization of young people for foreign service, but because of poor health was refused by the foreign board. However, she became very active supporting missionary work locally. She was prominent in Sunday school activities, and was the teacher of a class at the time of her death.

She is survived by a sister, Delia; and two brothers, Myron Sheldon of Washington, and Charles Sheldon.

Funeral services were held form the Methodist church Monday in charge of the pastor, the Rev. J. R. McNichols. Burial was made in the Winterset cemetery.

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