ERWIN, Louella Auglin Gilbert
Source: 1950s Fountain County, Indiana obituaries
A precious one from us has gone, a voice we loved is still. Louella, daughter of Thomas and Permelia Wood Auglin was born near Frankfort, Ind on Jan 29, 1870. When she was 12 years old her mother passed away leaving her to help her father care for three younger sisters. On Dec 12, 1891 she was united in marriage to Timothy Gilbert. One daughter, Sarah Permelia, was born to this union. Timothy Gilbert passed away to his reward on Oct 26, 1893. Then in 1901 she was married to John B. Erwin who died on Feb 22, 1909. Surviving are the daughter, Mrs. Sadie Lindquist at whose home she was in during her week’s sickness; Mrs. Esther Erwin Gilbert of Tigard, Ore; Mrs. Cecil Erwin Taute of Indianapolis and Mrs. Faye Erwin Ford of Greenville, Texas. Also one sister, Mrs. Lucinda Songer. Eight grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren survive, also nieces and nephews. Two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Hepler and Mrs. Elizabeth Leming preceded her in death. At the age of 19 she united with the Bend ME Church, north of Covington, later placing her membership with the New Century EUB Church where she was a faithful member and worker. She was a member of the New Century Ladies Aid, the Veedersburg EUB Ladies Aid and Missionary Society and also Class Eleven. It was her request that the 23rd Psalm be read and the Old Rugged Cross and Sweet Hour of Prayer be sung. She was laid to rest beside her husband, Timothy Gilbert in the Bend Cemetery north of Covington. Pall bearers were the six grandsons. Tribute bearers were five granddaughters, one great granddaughter, nieces and friends from the churches. – thanks to Brenda
Source: 1950s Obituaries - Thanks to the Covington Public Library for sending their wonderful collection of obituaries to share with you here (especially Brenda) July 8, 1952 p 33
Mrs. Luella Erwin, 82 years of age and a native of this county died at 1 o’clock Tuesday morning at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Saide Lindquist in Veedersburg. She had stayed with the daughter since suffering a stroke on June 30. Mrs. Erwin was born Jan 29, 1870 the daughter of Thomas and Sarah Briney Angeline. She was first married to Timothy Gilbert and after his death to John Erwin who also preceded her in death. Surviving are four daughters: Mrs. Lindquist, Miss Esther Erwin Gilbert of Oregon; Mrs. Cecil Erwin Taute of Indiana and Mrs. Faye Erwin Ford of Greenville, Tex; also one sister, Mrs. Lucinda Songer of Veedersburg, 8 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Mrs. Erwin was a member of the New Century EUB Church and Ladies Aid and Missionary Society of the church. – kbz