MARY IDA BARROW

 

Mary Ida Rice, daughter of Robert and Susanna Rice, was born in Polk County, Missouri, December 17, 1883, and passed away December 22, 1953, at 7:45 a.m., being at the time of her death 70 years and 5 days old. She was united in marriage to Robert Lee Barrow, October 7, 1900. She is survived by her devoted companion and two sons, Robert Pirl Barrow of Nampa, Idaho, and John Clifford Barrow of Jerico Springs, Missouri. A baby girl died in infancy. Other survivors include 6 grandchildren, 3 sisters, Mrs. Emmaline Gearhart, Visalia, Calif., Mrs. Jennie Wakefield, Fair Play, Mo., Mrs. Ellen Maxfield, Kansas City, Kan., one brother, Charles Rice of Dunnegan, Mo., and many other relatives, neighbors and friends. "Ma," as she was affectionately called by all her family had been in ill health for a number of years. She and her husband lived in Stockton at the time of death. She was converted at an early age and joined the Methodist church. She always enjoyed attending any church service as long as her health permitted. She was a devoted neighbor and friend and will be so sadly missed by all who knew her. (Poem omitted.) Funeral services were held at the Stockton Methodist Church, Saturday afternoon, Dec. 26, with Elder C. A. Wynes and Rev. G. A. Wells officiating. Interment was in Stockton City cemetery under direction of Cantlon Funeral home.

Cedar County Republican, Stockton, Missouri; December 1953

 

Born December 17, 1883

Passed Away December 22, 1953

Services at Stockton Methodist Church, 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 26, 1953

Elder C. A. Wynes and Rev. G. A. Wells

Interment at Stockton City Cemetery

Pallbearers Rollo Bryant, Harold Willett, Marvin Frieze, Jasper Beaty, A. R. Pyle and N. E. O'Connor

Flower Bearers Zula Frieze, Marie Beaty, Mary Sams, Zula Oldham, Alice Routh and Ethel O'Connor.

[Information from funeral card contributed by Nancy Smith from her grandmother Nova Smith's collection taken from various records]

 

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