Pew, Arabella 1852-1928

PEW, BURROWES

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 12/13/2014 at 16:15:48

LeMars Globe-Post
August 9, 1928

FUNERAL TODAY OF MRS. ARABELLA PEW
Well Known Woman and a Former Teacher Passes Away; Was Sick Six Months.

Mrs. Arabella Burrowes Pew, a well known society woman of this city, passed away at her home at 530 Central Avenue S.E., Tuesday morning, at the advanced age of about 76 years. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the home, with E. Kirk of Sioux City officiating. Beely’s had charge of the funeral.

Mrs. Pew was born in Bloomfield, N.J., where she received her education and grew to womanhood. She came to LeMars in the late 70’s where she taught school in Sioux and Plymouth townships. She was married to George E. Pew, who preceded her in death, in the early party of the 80’s.

She leaves three children: George V. Pew and Harold R. Pew of this city, and Mrs. Gladys Blair of Chicago, besides six grandchildren and two sisters, who are: Mrs. Francis Rollins of Chicago and Mrs. Kate Huntley, living in California.

Deceased was a leader in christian science work and was well known throughout this community. The remains were buried along side of her husband, who died about 15 years ago.