Queenine Alberta Gearhart

NEE SANDERS

Posted By: Kim Breuer (email)
Date: 3/17/2017 at 12:54:07

Mrs. Queenie A Gearhart, for many years a resident of this city,passed away quite suddenly at her home here about 10:30 am Tuesday morning. She had been in ill health for a long time but had steadfastly refused to call a physician. She had been planning for some time to go back to her old home in Indiana to spend the remainder of her days and recently disposed of her home with that end in view. Monday some of the neighbors called and noted she was in great distress and insisted upon calling a physician. It was then disclosed that her condition was quite alarming and she was advised if she was ever to make the trip to Indiana she should do so immediately. She busied herself most of Monday packing and making preparations for an early departure. Neighbors were with her up to the time she retired Monday night and left her fairly comfortable and in good spirits. The next morning when they called at her home she was unable to get out of bed and it was then discovered she was rapidly sinking and the end came during the forenoon. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday at the Associated Church in charge of Rev. Wm. F Vance and interment will be at Grace Hill Cemetery.
Queenie A Saunders was born May 30, 1852 at Louisville, Ky., so had attained the age of 70 years, 9 months and 13 days. She was united in marriage with D. T. Gearhart June 23, 1884 and has ever since made her home in Hawarden. Mr. Gearhart passed away August 19, 1912. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Thos. Wills of Dallas, S. D., who had visited her only a few days prior to her death. She also leaves one brother and two sisters, Dr. J M Saunders of Birdseye, Indiana, Mrs. H. S. Baggerly of Newcastle, Indiana and the address of the other sister is unknown. The sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved family.

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