Joanna (BROWN) WILLIAMS

BROWN, WILLIAMS, FITZGERALD

Posted By: Sharon R Becker (email)
Date: 3/4/2009 at 16:25:40

OBITUARY - JOANNA (BROWN) WILLIAMS

Miss Joanna BROWN was born at Aledo, Mercer county, Illinois, July 31, 1849 where she grew to womanhood. She was married to Squire E. WILLIAMS. To this union were born seven children, Arthur, Edgar, and Herman who live in Carrol County, Missouri, Ethel FITZGERALD of Tingley, Iowa, Herbert, Joanna, and John of Lenox and Logan who died November 9, 1898.

The family moved from Aledo, Illinois to Chariton county, Missouri and from there to Lenox in 1908 where they have lived since. She united with the Church of Christ when 13 years of age. She has always been a faithful member and has set a good example before her children. Death was caused by old age and she said she was prepared to go. She was able to bid them all good-bye. She leaves to mourn her loss seven children, 26 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

The funeral services were held at the Church of Christ Tuesday March 8 at 2:30 pm conducted by Rev. F.C. McCALLON. Interment was made in Fairview cemetery.

Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, December, 2008