| Obit For | Lillie Sarah (Hudson) Stumpff |
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| Headline | NEWS FROM OVER THE COUNTY: JENKINS |
| Text | The death angel claimed Mrs. Ben Stumpff in California the first of last week and her body was sent back to her life long home here for burial Sunday afternoon. We were glad Mr. Stumpff's health permitted him to make the long trip back. Mrs. Stumpff was a good Christian woman and will be sadly missed in church and the neighborhood. The bereaved children, husband and other relatives have our deepest sympathy. Lillie Sarah Hudson was born December 30, 1883, near Jenkins and departed this life October 15 at Bakersfield, Calif., where she and her husband had been making their home since February. She was 62 years, nine months, and 15 days old. She was the oldest child of Alexander and Rebecca Jane Hudson. She was married to Ben Stumpff December 15, 1901. To this union were born seven children, four boys and three girls; Miles, Roy, Bill and Burl, of Bakersfield, Calif.; and Mrs. Erma Padgett of Cato. She leaves also a husband and three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Emmons of Ft. Worth, Tex.; Mrs. Amy Blythe of Cassville; and Mrs. Chloe Blankenship of Jenkins; and two brothers, Frank and Amos Hudson of near Jenkins; also 20 grandchildren, three brothers proceed her in death. She became a member of the Church of Christ at an early age and has served faithfully her entire life. She was always willing to go any time when needed in sickness and has been a mother to her younger brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 21 at Clio under the direction of Koon Funeral Home. Pallbearers were nephews. Flower girls nieces. The Rev. Cook was in charge of the service. She leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn her passing. |
| Newspaper | Cassville Republican |
| Date | Oct. 25, 1945 |
| Death Cert Link | - |
| Resource | - |
| Submitted by | DCope@jackhenry.com - Diana Cope |
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