MARY JANE HUNT

 

   Mary Jane Hunt daughter of the late Franklin Jackson and Margaret Elizabeth Hunt was born in Monroe county, Tenn., September 29, 1859, departed this life April 27, 1943 at the age of 83 years, 7 months. She was united in marriage to Louis T. Hunt in 1894, to this union two children were born, Finis E. with whom she made her home and a daughter Lena who passed away, July 26, 1899 at the age of two. Her husband passed away in 1905. Besides her son she is survived by one sister Annie Harville of Fair Play and three grand children. Two brothers John and William Hunt preceded her in death. She came to Dade county from Tennessee with her parents at the age of six. They came to St. Louis, Mo., by boat and came on to Dade county in a covered Wagon. She was one of the oldest residents of Dade county and had spent her entire life on the same farm her parents settled with the exception of the last sic years, here health forcing her to move to the home of her son. But she remained very active for one of her age and was able to wait on her self until the last month. She was converted and united with the Oak Grove Baptist church about forty years ago. She was very affectionately known as Aunt Mary by all and always had a smile for everyone. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her as well as in the home. Life will never be the same Dear Mother since you've gone away, Your memory we will always cherish and hope to meet again some day. Funeral services were Thursday afternoon at the Bethel Church with the Rev. Fletch Davis officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

 

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