Mrs. Nancy B. (Grandma) Rice died at the home of her son, W.R. Rice, at this place (Tuckerman) last Friday morning, March 23. She was born in Monroe County, Miss., Nov. 22nd, 1827, being more than 89 years of age at the time of her death.
"Grandma," as everybody called her, came to Arkansas in the year of 1851, and was a resident of Independence County for nearly 60 years. Her husband died many years ago and she made her home with her son since then.
The deceased was converted early in life and became a member of the Methodist Church October 23rd, 1841 and lived a consistent Christian life for more than 75 years.
Funeral services ere conducted at the family home Friday afternoon in the presence of as many people as could assemble within it. The remains were carried to Newark on the early train Saturday and funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church by Revs. M.B. Umsted, John H. Dye and R.L. Wilford in the presence of an immense audience. Burial took place the same day at Blue Springs Cemetery near by.
The deceased is survived by her son, and several grandchildren, who have the sympathy of many people in their bereavement.
Tuckerman Record Newspaper
March 27, 1917
"Grandma," as everybody called her, came to Arkansas in the year of 1851, and was a resident of Independence County for nearly 60 years. Her husband died many years ago and she made her home with her son since then.
The deceased was converted early in life and became a member of the Methodist Church October 23rd, 1841 and lived a consistent Christian life for more than 75 years.
Funeral services ere conducted at the family home Friday afternoon in the presence of as many people as could assemble within it. The remains were carried to Newark on the early train Saturday and funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church by Revs. M.B. Umsted, John H. Dye and R.L. Wilford in the presence of an immense audience. Burial took place the same day at Blue Springs Cemetery near by.
The deceased is survived by her son, and several grandchildren, who have the sympathy of many people in their bereavement.
Tuckerman Record Newspaper
March 27, 1917
Mrs. Nancy B. (Grandma) Rice died at the home of her son, W.R. Rice, at this place (Tuckerman) last Friday morning, March 23. She was born in Monroe County, Miss., Nov. 22nd, 1827, being more than 89 years of age at the time of her death.
"Grandma," as everybody called her, came to Arkansas in the year of 1851, and was a resident of Independence County for nearly 60 years. Her husband died many years ago and she made her home with her son since then.
The deceased was converted early in life and became a member of the Methodist Church October 23rd, 1841 and lived a consistent Christian life for more than 75 years.
Funeral services ere conducted at the family home Friday afternoon in the presence of as many people as could assemble within it. The remains were carried to Newark on the early train Saturday and funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church by Revs. M.B. Umsted, John H. Dye and R.L. Wilford in the presence of an immense audience. Burial took place the same day at Blue Springs Cemetery near by.
The deceased is survived by her son, and several grandchildren, who have the sympathy of many people in their bereavement.
Tuckerman Record Newspaper
March 27, 1917
"Grandma," as everybody called her, came to Arkansas in the year of 1851, and was a resident of Independence County for nearly 60 years. Her husband died many years ago and she made her home with her son since then.
The deceased was converted early in life and became a member of the Methodist Church October 23rd, 1841 and lived a consistent Christian life for more than 75 years.
Funeral services ere conducted at the family home Friday afternoon in the presence of as many people as could assemble within it. The remains were carried to Newark on the early train Saturday and funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church by Revs. M.B. Umsted, John H. Dye and R.L. Wilford in the presence of an immense audience. Burial took place the same day at Blue Springs Cemetery near by.
The deceased is survived by her son, and several grandchildren, who have the sympathy of many people in their bereavement.
Tuckerman Record Newspaper
March 27, 1917
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