| Obit For | Crawford, Amanda (Arnold) |
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| Headline | OBITUARY |
| Text | #1. Amanda Arnold was born in Coffee County, Middle Tennessee, August 15, 1855. Departed this life April 2, 1929 at the age of 73 years, 7 months and 17 days. She came with her mother and stepfather to Missouri when 14 years of age. She was married to James H. Crawford September 24, 1876. To this union 13 children were born, five children and her husband preceded her in death. She leaves eight children who are: Mrs. James Ghan, Mrs. Mark Ghan, Mrs. W. P. Camp all of near Wheaton, J. W. Crawford of Hockerville, Okla., Mrs. W. R. Putman and Mrs. Ross Rodgers of Hutchinson, Kan., Miner Crawford of McCloud, Calif., and Mrs. Virgil Stamps of Pawhuska, Okla., twenty-six grand children and 12 great grand children besides a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing. She was converted in early life and united with the Methodist Church. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Goodnight at Muncie Chapel Thursday afternoon at 2:30. Internment was made in the Muncey Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Pogue’s Undertaking. #2. Another home was made sad when the death angel came and called another mother from labor to reward. Amanda Arnold was born in Coffee County, Middle Tennessee, August 15, 1855, departed this life, April 2, 1929 at the age of 73 years, 7 months and 17 days. She came wither mother and step father to Missouri when 14 years of age. She was married to James H. Crawford September 24, 1876. To this union 13 children were born. Five children and her husband having preceded her in death. She leaves eight children who are: Mrs. James Ghan, Mrs. Mark Ghan, Mrs. W. P. Camp all of near Wheaton, J. W. Crawford of Hookerville?, Okla., Mrs. W.R. Putman and Mrs. Ross, Rodgers of Hutchinson, Kan., Miner Crawford of McCloud, Cal., and Mrs. Virgil Stamps of Pawhuska, Okla.. Twenty-six grandchildren and 12 great grand children besides a host of other relatives and friend are left to mourn her passing. She was converted in early life and united with the Methodist Church. During her last days of sickness she often expressed her desire and willingness to go and be with her Savior and loved ones. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Goodnight at Muncie Chapel Thursday afternoon at 2:30. Interment was made in the Muncie Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Pogue’s Undertaking. Mother dear you are gone but not forgotten, Never from our memories fade, Our hearts will always linger, Around the grave where you are laid. |
| Newspaper or Funeral Home | #1. Wheaton Journal - #2. Wheaton Journal |
| Date | #1. April 4, 1929 - #2. Thursday, April 11, 1929 |
| Death Cert Link | - |
| Resource | State Historical Society of MO |
| Submitted by | Don Warner - #1. Donna Cooper - #2 |
