CUDE, Malinda Shoaf - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

Malinda Shoaf Cude oldest child of William and Elmira Shoaf was born June 30, 1845 died March 14, 1926 age 80 years months and 14 days. She was united in marriage to Rheuben Cude June 1868. To this union were 5 daughters two dying in infancy. Those living are: Emma Lindley of Rockville, Martha Gose of Kingman and Ida Lewis of Clinton. All near relatives were permitted to be at her bedside during her last illness except two grandsons, Harry Lindley of Florida and Virgil Lewis of Gary. Grandma was of a very ambitious and industrious nature. She toiled early and late that he house hold might enjoy the comforts of life; was a great help in time of sickness and every ready to aid those in need. During a series of meetings held by Rev. Phillips at Pleasant Grove Church she was converted and united with that church. In her last illness she affirmed she was ready and willing to die and to a personal friend she remarked a few days before her departure that day by day and every day that she was trusting in the Lord. She leaves to mourn her death 3 children, 11 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, 4 brothers and a host of friends. The funeral was preached by HA Lashbrook at the home of her daughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Eden Gose. Burial in Kingman Fraternal cemetery.