Olive Josephine Miller Francis 1854 - 1929

MILLER, FRANCIS, COLLINS

Posted By: Connie Swearingen -Volunteer (email)
Date: 11/23/2017 at 22:19:30

Pioneer of County Dies

Mrs. Joseph Francis 75 Years Old, Succumbs to Pneumonia

Mother of 13 children and a pioneer resident of Woodbury County, Mrs. Joseph Francis, 75 years old, died at her home, 5061 Orleans Avenue, Sunday following a three weeks illness with pneumonia. Mrs. Francis had been a resident of the county 74 years.

Born in Harrison County, Iowa, June 20, 1854, Mrs. Francis at the age of 1 year located with her parents in Woodbury County, near Oto. She was married to Joseph Francis August 6, 1871 at Oto and resided there until 15 years ago, when she came to Sioux City.

On August 6, 1928, Mr. and Mrs. Francis celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary. Relatives from all over Iowa attended the celebration. Mrs. Francis was a member of the Church of the Nazarene.

In addition to her widower, Joseph, Mrs. Francis is survived by eight sons, five daughters, six sisters, two brothers, 43 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

The surviving children are: George of Kettle Falls, Washington, Calvin, Stephen, Leonard and Hobart of Hornick, Iowa, Lawrence and Lewis of Sioux City and Ira of Pierson, Iowa, Mrs. Alice Ringrose of Des Moines, Mrs. Victoria Ganoe of Sloan, Iowa, Mrs. Amy Arnold of Hornick, Iowa, Mrs. Ruth Bower and Mrs. Ollie Jackson of Smithland, Iowa.

The surviving sisters and brothers are: Mrs. Mary Dunham of Los Angeles, California, Mrs. Nellie Reynolds of Terry, Mont., Mrs. Martha Miller of Sloan, Iowa, Mrs. Will Foster of Gettys, S.D., Mrs. Charles Thompson and Mrs. Perry Coon of Oto, Iowa, Nathan and John Miller, also of Oto.

Three daughters preceded Mrs. Francis in death.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the church of the Nazarene. Rev. M.I. Jones will officiate.