Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, July 14, 1930, p. 7
Mrs. J. E. Watkins – Anna M. [alinda] Shepherd, daughter of Jesse B. and Sarah M. [ariah] Shepherd, was born in Warren County, Illinois, June 27, 1872 and departed this life at her home in Clarinda, Iowa, Tuesday, July 8, 1930, aged 58 years and 11 days.
In the year 1880 she came to Iowa with her parents, making her home in Taylor county. October 4, 1888, she was married to James E. Watkins, also of Taylor county. To this union 8 children were born, one of whom died in infancy. She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband and seven children, Floyd E., Burlington Junction, Mo.; Mrs. Maude Long, of Chillicothe, Mo.; J. B. of Clarinda; Mrs. Viola Day of Villisca, Ia.; Cleo of Kansas City, Mo.; Gail and Agatha of Clarinda. Also, three sisters and one brother, Mrs. Nancy Phillips, of Conway, Iowa; Mrs. Lavina [Lovina] Grubb, of Red Oak, Ia., Mrs. Lucinda Wilt of Atlanta, Mo., and Roy C. [lifton] Shephard [Shepherd] of Newburg, Oregon and 14 grandchildren besides many other relatives and a host of friends.
For the past two years she had been in failing health and during the last year she has spent most of her time in bed. Her daughter, Maude, of Chillicothe, Mo., has been with her constantly since May 12, and her sister Lavina [Lovina] has also spent much of her time caring for her. All the children were present at her bedside when she passed away.
She united with the Church of Christ at the age of 15 and has manifested true Christian character, strewing flowers of loving service to her family and friends. She was a loving wife, mother and a faithful friend. Never by word or act did she allow anyone to know the depth of her suffering, bearing all with patience and faith as the example set by her Savior. The funeral was held at the home Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Hall. A quartet composed of Misses Cleo Anderson and Mary Ruth Good, Phillip Good and Merritt Spunangle, with Mrs. Hall accompanist, sang three numbers. Interment was in Bedford cemetery with Rev. Harris of Bedford in charge.
Mrs. J. E. Watkins – Anna M. [alinda] Shepherd, daughter of Jesse B. and Sarah M. [ariah] Shepherd, was born in Warren County, Illinois, June 27, 1872 and departed this life at her home in Clarinda, Iowa, Tuesday, July 8, 1930, aged 58 years and 11 days.
In the year 1880 she came to Iowa with her parents, making her home in Taylor county. October 4, 1888, she was married to James E. Watkins, also of Taylor county. To this union 8 children were born, one of whom died in infancy. She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband and seven children, Floyd E., Burlington Junction, Mo.; Mrs. Maude Long, of Chillicothe, Mo.; J. B. of Clarinda; Mrs. Viola Day of Villisca, Ia.; Cleo of Kansas City, Mo.; Gail and Agatha of Clarinda. Also, three sisters and one brother, Mrs. Nancy Phillips, of Conway, Iowa; Mrs. Lavina [Lovina] Grubb, of Red Oak, Ia., Mrs. Lucinda Wilt of Atlanta, Mo., and Roy C. [lifton] Shephard [Shepherd] of Newburg, Oregon and 14 grandchildren besides many other relatives and a host of friends.
For the past two years she had been in failing health and during the last year she has spent most of her time in bed. Her daughter, Maude, of Chillicothe, Mo., has been with her constantly since May 12, and her sister Lavina [Lovina] has also spent much of her time caring for her. All the children were present at her bedside when she passed away.
She united with the Church of Christ at the age of 15 and has manifested true Christian character, strewing flowers of loving service to her family and friends. She was a loving wife, mother and a faithful friend. Never by word or act did she allow anyone to know the depth of her suffering, bearing all with patience and faith as the example set by her Savior. The funeral was held at the home Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Hall. A quartet composed of Misses Cleo Anderson and Mary Ruth Good, Phillip Good and Merritt Spunangle, with Mrs. Hall accompanist, sang three numbers. Interment was in Bedford cemetery with Rev. Harris of Bedford in charge.
Clarinda Herald (Clarinda, Iowa), Monday, July 14, 1930, p. 7
Mrs. J. E. Watkins – Anna M. [alinda] Shepherd, daughter of Jesse B. and Sarah M. [ariah] Shepherd, was born in Warren County, Illinois, June 27, 1872 and departed this life at her home in Clarinda, Iowa, Tuesday, July 8, 1930, aged 58 years and 11 days.
In the year 1880 she came to Iowa with her parents, making her home in Taylor county. October 4, 1888, she was married to James E. Watkins, also of Taylor county. To this union 8 children were born, one of whom died in infancy. She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband and seven children, Floyd E., Burlington Junction, Mo.; Mrs. Maude Long, of Chillicothe, Mo.; J. B. of Clarinda; Mrs. Viola Day of Villisca, Ia.; Cleo of Kansas City, Mo.; Gail and Agatha of Clarinda. Also, three sisters and one brother, Mrs. Nancy Phillips, of Conway, Iowa; Mrs. Lavina [Lovina] Grubb, of Red Oak, Ia., Mrs. Lucinda Wilt of Atlanta, Mo., and Roy C. [lifton] Shephard [Shepherd] of Newburg, Oregon and 14 grandchildren besides many other relatives and a host of friends.
For the past two years she had been in failing health and during the last year she has spent most of her time in bed. Her daughter, Maude, of Chillicothe, Mo., has been with her constantly since May 12, and her sister Lavina [Lovina] has also spent much of her time caring for her. All the children were present at her bedside when she passed away.
She united with the Church of Christ at the age of 15 and has manifested true Christian character, strewing flowers of loving service to her family and friends. She was a loving wife, mother and a faithful friend. Never by word or act did she allow anyone to know the depth of her suffering, bearing all with patience and faith as the example set by her Savior. The funeral was held at the home Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Hall. A quartet composed of Misses Cleo Anderson and Mary Ruth Good, Phillip Good and Merritt Spunangle, with Mrs. Hall accompanist, sang three numbers. Interment was in Bedford cemetery with Rev. Harris of Bedford in charge.
Mrs. J. E. Watkins – Anna M. [alinda] Shepherd, daughter of Jesse B. and Sarah M. [ariah] Shepherd, was born in Warren County, Illinois, June 27, 1872 and departed this life at her home in Clarinda, Iowa, Tuesday, July 8, 1930, aged 58 years and 11 days.
In the year 1880 she came to Iowa with her parents, making her home in Taylor county. October 4, 1888, she was married to James E. Watkins, also of Taylor county. To this union 8 children were born, one of whom died in infancy. She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband and seven children, Floyd E., Burlington Junction, Mo.; Mrs. Maude Long, of Chillicothe, Mo.; J. B. of Clarinda; Mrs. Viola Day of Villisca, Ia.; Cleo of Kansas City, Mo.; Gail and Agatha of Clarinda. Also, three sisters and one brother, Mrs. Nancy Phillips, of Conway, Iowa; Mrs. Lavina [Lovina] Grubb, of Red Oak, Ia., Mrs. Lucinda Wilt of Atlanta, Mo., and Roy C. [lifton] Shephard [Shepherd] of Newburg, Oregon and 14 grandchildren besides many other relatives and a host of friends.
For the past two years she had been in failing health and during the last year she has spent most of her time in bed. Her daughter, Maude, of Chillicothe, Mo., has been with her constantly since May 12, and her sister Lavina [Lovina] has also spent much of her time caring for her. All the children were present at her bedside when she passed away.
She united with the Church of Christ at the age of 15 and has manifested true Christian character, strewing flowers of loving service to her family and friends. She was a loving wife, mother and a faithful friend. Never by word or act did she allow anyone to know the depth of her suffering, bearing all with patience and faith as the example set by her Savior. The funeral was held at the home Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Hall. A quartet composed of Misses Cleo Anderson and Mary Ruth Good, Phillip Good and Merritt Spunangle, with Mrs. Hall accompanist, sang three numbers. Interment was in Bedford cemetery with Rev. Harris of Bedford in charge.
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