Leon Reporter, Leon, Iowa
Thursday, March l7, l904

OLIVE ANGIE KENDALL was born Feb. l7th, l863, in Decatur Co., Ia., and died at her home March lst, l904. She united in marriage to NELSON T. PARSONS Feb. l8, l896; to this union was born one child. She was a faithful and sympathetic mother and step mother, was ever ready and willing to lend a helping hand. Her father and mother and three brothers having preceded her to the spirit world, she leaves to mourn her loss, a husband and one child and six step children, three brothers, two sisters and a host of relatives and friends. She began teaching school at the age of about l9 and taught for l2 or l4 years, and was a successful teacher.

The deceased was converted when quite young and united with the Methodist Church and lived a faithful and consistent member until her death. Funeral services were held at the house March 4, l904, by Rev. E.C. Newland. Burial at Woodland Cemetery.

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