MARY FRANCIS MITCHELL

 

   Mary Francis Mitchell, daughter of James and Cyntha Ann Lemons was born, January 16, 1869, departed this life, February 19, 1948, being 79 years, 1 month and three days of age. She was united in marriage to James B. Mitchell, February 26, 1888. To this union three children were born, Fred L. Mitchell and H. W. "Nick" Mitchell of Stockton, Missouri and Mrs. Lora Cain of Colville, Washington. This husband passed away July 14, 1901. She was united in marriage to William T. Hickman, January 14, 1906. To this union a daughter was born, Mrs. Willa T. Fox of Fair Play, Missouri. She was converted in November 1888, and a charter member of the Baptist Church of Stockton, and a charter member of Woodman Circle Lodge 225. She was a loving and beloved mother, a good friend, and enjoyed a large circle of friends. She will be fondly remembered by her many gifts and the helping hand she extended to others. The departed had been in failing health for several years, but was able to maintain her home, until the past year and a half of which she resided with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. And Mrs. Fred L. Mitchell. She leaves to mourn her passing the four children, three grandchildren, two daughters-in-law, two sons-in-law and a niece Mrs. Harris Dickey of Springfield; three step-sons. Frank and Floyd Hickman, Stockton, Mo., and Harrison Hickman, Porterville, Calif.; five step-daughters Leona Fleeman, Stockton; Alice Perkins, Carthage, Nellie Jarvis, Norton, Kansas; Stella Freedle, Jerico Springs, Mo., and Ella Marcum, Houston Texas. "Sleep Mother Sleep, your trials are o'er, Sweet be the rest, you have needed before; We loved you, but God loved you more, For He has called you to that bright happy shore Funeral services were conducted by Elder C. A. Wynes at 11:00 o'clock, Sunday morning in the Baptist Church in Stockton. Interment was made in the City Cemetery under direction of Church & Neale. Pall bearers were R. T. Boone, B. Rex Jones, Johnny Cornstubble, Tom Douglas, Cleo Frieze and Benny Hickman. Flower girls were: Zella Boone, Helen Jones, Mildred Cornstubble, Beulah Douglas, Della Mae Frieze and Betty Lou Hickman.

 

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