Kelly, Mary Edna 1887-1914

KELLY, CARTER

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Date: 2/9/2012 at 10:04:24

The Grinnell (IA) Herald; Sept. 25, 1914

MRS. GEORGE KELLY

Mrs. George Kelly died on Wednesday at her home on East Fourth Avenue, sincerely mourned by a husband and three small children, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Carter, brothers and sisters and many friends. The cause of death was peritonitis. She was aged 27 years, 4 months and 19 days. The funeral services were held at 10:30 o'clock this morning from the Catholic church, conducted by Rev. Father M.J. Hannon. Interment was in Hazelwood cemetery.
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The Grinnell (IA) Herald; Sept. 28, 1914

MRS. GEORGE P. KELLY

Mary Edna Carter was born May 4, 1887, at Piney Creek, North Carolina, the eldest child of C.E. Carter and wife. With her parents she came to Grinnell in 1901, where she attended the public schools of this city. While here she united with the M.E. church, and was active in the Young People's work of the church. On May 22, 1907, she was united in marriage to George P. Kelly, and since then has attended the church of which her husband is a member. Three children came to gladden this home: Charles, now aged 5, Marcella, aged 2, and an infant son now two weeks old. After a short but severe illness, death called this faithful wife and mother a few minutes after 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 23. Besides her husband and three children, she leaves to mourn her loss her parents, a sister, six brothers, and a large circle of relatives and friends. The funeral which was largely attended, was held in the Catholic church last Friday, Rev. Father M.J. Hannon officating.