Ann (Sturman) Read (1888)

READ, REED, STURMAN

Posted By: Pat Hochstetler
Date: 11/14/2007 at 08:29:48

Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Friday, November 9, 1888
Page 4

County and City

Mrs. Ann Reed, the widow of Rev. John Reed, departed this life October 21, 1888, at her late home south of this city, in her 76th year. Mrs. Reed was born in England in the year 1812, and with her husband emigrated to this country in 1855. She was the mother of ten children, faithful and affectionate in her domestic life.

For the most of her life she was a loyal member of the Methodist church.

The death of her husband fell heavily upon her. She never wholly recovered from the shock. Her death was painful. For several days she was unconscious of all about her. She is sincerely mourned by her children and a large circle of friends.

The funeral occurred from the house Nov. 2, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Horawell, and the remains were laid at rest by the side of her husband, who preceeded her only a few months to the better life.

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