Obit For Hailey, Nanny Ann (McKinney)
Headline COUNTY’S OLDEST CITIZEN PASSES ON
Text Barry County’s oldest citizen Mrs. Nancy Hailey, widow of the late Newton L. Hailey, for years one of the county’s prominent citizens and public officials, passed away at her home in Cassville Monday evening, June 18. Beloved by a wide circle of friends all over the county, to who she was affectionally known as "Mother" Hailey, or "Aunt Nancy". Frail though she had been for a number of years, it was only during that past year that she had been closely confined to her home. Even then she was always delighted to greet her friends when they called at the home. On Saturday, Dec. 18, 1943 she celebrated her 100th birthday. This day her family and friends made a very happy one for her. The numerous gifts and the shower of cards and letters from friends far and near were tokens of the high esteem in which she was held.

In a pioneer home established by her father, the late William McKinney on Flat Creek in Barry county. Nancy McKinney was born Dec. 18, 1843. Her parents had come from Virginia to this county and established a home in 1841. She was united in marriage to Newton L. Hailey in 1864. He was a native of Bedford county, Tenn. In 1886 when Mr. Hailey was elected Sheriff of this country the family moved from their farm in Mineral township to Cassville and Mrs. Hailey had lived in Cassville ever since. Her home was known for it fine hospitality. She was a lady of many excellent traits of character. Her hands were never idle and her helpful, wholesome philosophy of life was an encouragement and inspiration to all who knew her. For many years she had been a faithful member of the Christian church. She was devoted to her family and was actively interested in the welfare of her neighbors and friends. She exemplified the life of good neighbor and by kindly deeds won a high place in the esteem of her friends.

Mr. Hailey and two of their sons, Will and Frank precede her in death. She is survived by three daughters; Mrs. Flossie Thiele of Pierce City, Mrs. Zua Newman, and Mrs. Electa Mitchell of Cassville; and two sons, Sterling P. Hailey of Webb City and Charles P. Hailey of Cassville; also by 17 grand-children; 16 great- grandchildren, and one great great grand-child. Funeral services were held at the Koon funeral chapel this afternoon at 2 o’clock. The service is in charge of three Cassville Pastors: Rev. C. F. Siler, Rev. C. I. Kenney and Rev. W. B. Dalton. Burial will be on the Hailey lot in the Oak Hill cemetery here under direction of the Koon undertakers. She was a charter member of Celestial Chapter O. E. S., No. 81, and for eighteen years in succession filled the office of Warder in the Chapter. The Chapter gave it beautiful and impressive ritual burial service at the grave, Mrs. Hailey had also for years been an active member of the Silver Leaf Benefit Club.
Newspaper or Funeral Home Cassville Republican
Date June 21, 1945
Death Cert Link https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1945/1945_00023371.PDF
Resource Cassville Republican
Submitted by Barbara Erwin