Return to Obit Index || Return to 'J' Obit Index

Obit For Nancy (Plumlee) Johnson
Headline Nancy Johnson Dead
Text The angel of death has beckoned a good mother and citizen to the mansions above to enjoy eternal life as a reward for a well spent life on earth. Such lives are an exemplification of what we should follow if we desire to be assured of that future life of happiness and joy.

Miss Nancy Plumlee was born November 18, 1829 and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. R. Mitchell in Purdy, March 1, 1917 of infirmities attending old age, age 87 years, 3 months and 13 days.

She was married first to Geo. R. Leonard, Oct 7, 1952 and to this union was born four children, two of who survive the mother, who are: David Leonard of Paden, Okla., and Mrs. Mary Mitchell of Purdy, Mr. Leonard died during the Civil War at Fayetteville, Ark. On Feb 3, 1868 she married Isaac N. E. Johnson and to this union was born one son Joel M. Johnson of Cyril, Okla. Mr. Johnson died October 31, 1916 at Cyril, Okla., and since that time she has been making her home with her daughter Mrs. Mary Mitchell at Purdy.

She united with the Baptist church in 1868 and had lived a consistent Christian life till death claimed her.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, March 3,1917, by Rev. E. Chappell of Cassville, at the Christian Church in Purdy.

Many years ago she and family resided in Roaring River township near Eagle Rock and her many old acquaintances will be made sad to learn of her passing.
Newspaper or Funeral Home Cassville Democrat
Date March 10, 1917, Saturday
Death Cert Link Death Certificate
Resource State Historical Society of Missouri Microfilm
Submitted by Donna Cooper