Bilbo - Mary Patton
Mary Elizabeth Patton BILBO
Source: Waveland Independent newspaper, Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana April 1, 1932
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary E. BILBO were held at the Christian Church on Wednesday afternoon in charge of Rev EE Moorman of Lynwood Christian Church, Indianapolis. Mrs. Fred Rice and Miss Virginia Moore sang with Mrs. Slavens at the piano. The pall bearers were Parke Spencer; Garrie Dillman; Ray Sharp; Ira Sharp; Dahne Hanzen and Ed Groves. The flowers were carried by Miss Grimes and Mrs. Williams of Joy Lodge, Indianapolis, Mrs. Charles F. Moore; Mrs. Margaret Kirshman, Mrs. CH Deere and Mrs. Huston. Mary Elizabeth, daughter of David and Mary Ann Groves Patton was born on a farm near Crawfordsville Aug 19, 1866 and died at the Christian Hospital in Indianapolis, Monday morning March 28 at the age of 64 years. Her mother died when she was seven years old and from that time she made her home with her aunt, Mrs. Kate Bridges of Waveland, who cared for her as lovingly and tenderly as a mother could. When she was 16 she united with the Christian Church under the pastorate of Rev. A. Plunkett. The church at that time stood across the street from the present home of Charles F. Moore. She has ever been a faithful and dependable member always ready and willing to do her duty. Three years ago Easter, she removed her membership to the Central Christian Church, Indianapolis. In August 1884 she was united in marriage to Benjamin Bilbo and to this union were born two children, Donald of Beatrice, and Ferrol Loudermill of Waveland. The Christian teachings of her younger life prepared her to bring to her home and family the high ideals that she instilled into their hearts. In 1915 a great tragedy came into her life when her home was destroyed by fire and her husband fatally burned. For a time she made her home with her daughter, but 10 years ago she went to Indianapolis where she has since made her home. Just six weeks before her death she became ill and was removed to the Christian Hospital where she remained until her death. Her patient forebearance and appreciation of their kindness won the friendship of all her attendants. The many visitors and beautiful flowers that were sent to her, showed the large circle of friends that she had made there by her friendly and jovial disposition. She leaves to mourn her death the two children, two sisters Mrs. Bert VanCleave of Crawfordsville; Mrs. Carrie Foster of Indianapolis; two brothers, William and Hugh Patton of Crawfordsville and 7 grandchildren....Those present from a distance were: Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Wilson and Mrs. James Patton of Linden; Mr. & Mrs. Nola Bayless; Mr. & Mrs. Ed Groves; Mrs. Gertrude Foster; Mr. & Mrs. Ira Plank and Alice, Mrs. Bert VanCleave and Tom McNutt of Crawfordsville; Mr. & Mrs. Badger Groves of New Market; Mrs. Zella Brown and Mrs. Wills of Newtown; Mr. & Mrs. Dahne Hanzen; Mrs. Carrie Foster; Howard Foster; Mrs. Williams; Mrs. Galvin; Mrs. Grimes; Mr. Robinson of Indianapolis; George Dooley of Marsha;; Mrs. Minnie Owens of Russellville; Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Greve and Patty; Mrs. Roy Fulwider; and Mrs. EC Dietrich of Anderson and Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Patton of Browns Valley.
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Source: Waveland Independent, 1 April 1932
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary E. Bilbo were held at the Christian Church on Wednesday afternoon, in charge of Rev. E. E. Moorman, of Lynwood Christian Church, Indianapolis. Mrs. Fred Rice and Miss Virginia Moore sang, with Mrs. Slavens at the piano. The pall bearers were: Parke Spencer, Garrie Dillman, Ray Sharp, Ira Sharp, Dahne Hanzen and Ed Groves. The flowers were carried by Miss Grimes and Mrs. Williams of Joy Lodge, Indianapolis, Mrs. Charles F. Moore, Mrs. Margaret Kirshman, Mrs. C. H. Deere, and Mrs. Huston.
Mary Elizabeth, daughter of David and Mary Ann Groves Patton, was born on a farm near Crawfordsville, August 19, 1866, and died at the Christian Hospital in Indianapolis Monday morning, March 28, at the age of 65 years. Her mother died when she was seven years old and from that time she made her home with her aunt, Mrs. Kate Bridges, of Waveland, who cared for her as lovingly and tenderly as a mother could. When she was 16 years old, she united with the Christian Church under the pastorate of Rev. A. Plunkett. The Church at that time stood across the street from the present home of Chas F. Moore. She has ever been a faithful and dependable member always ready and willing to do her duty. Three years ago Easter, she removed her membership to the Central Christian Church at Indianapolis.
In August 1884, she was united in marriage to Benjamin Bilbo, and to this union were born two children, Donald of Beatrice, and Ferrol Loudermill of Waveland. The Christian teachings of her younger life prepared her to bring to her home and family the high ideals that she instilled into their hears.
In 1915 a great tragedy came into her life when her home was destroyed by fire and her husband fatally burned. For a time she made her home with her daughter, but 10 years ago she went to Indianapolis where she has since made her home.
Just six weeks before her death she became ill and was removed to the Christian hospital where she remained until her death. Her patient forbearance and appreciation of their kindness won the friendship of all her attendants. The many visitors, and beautiful flowers that were sent to her showed the large circle of friends that she had made there by her friendship and jovial disposition.
She leaves to mourn her death the two children, two sisters, Mrs. Bert VanCleave of Crawfordsville, Mrs. Carrie Foster of Indianapolis, two brothers, William and Hugh Patton of Crawfordsville, and seven grandchildren. It is comforting to think of her going in the words of James Whitcomb Riley when he said:
I cannot say, I will not say
That she is dead, she is just away,
With a cheery smile and a wave of her hand
She has wandered into an unknown land
And left us dreaming here how very fair
It needs must be since she lingered there.
Those present from a distance were: Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Wilson and Mr. & Mrs. James Patton of Linden; Mr. & Mrs. Nola Bayless, Mr. & Mrs. Ed Groves, Mrs. Gertrude Foster, Mr. & Mrs. Ira Plank and Alice, Mrs. Bert VanCleave, and Tom McNutt of Crawfordsville, Mr. & Mrs. Badger Groves of New Market; Mrs. Zella Brown and Mrs. Wills of Newtown; Mr. & Mrs. Dahne Hanzen, Mrs. Carrie Foster, Howard Foster, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Galvin, Mrs. Grimes, Mr. Robinson of Indianapolis; George Dooley of Marshall; Mrs. Minnie Owens of Russellville; Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Greve and Patty, Mrs. Roy Fulwider, and Mrs. E. C. Dietrich of Anderson, and Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Patton of Browns Valley.
Card of Thanks
The family wish to express their thanks to the neighbors and friends and to all who helped to lighten the burden of sorrow; to the minister for his comforting words, the singers, and to those sending the beautiful flowers. Mr. & Mrs. Donald Bilbo and family & Mr. & Mrs. Hubert Loudermill and family & brothers and sisters.
Submitted by:
Chris Kale Corcoran
432 Woodcock Drive Cranberry Twp., PA 16066
mjcckc@zbzoom.net
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Source: Russellville News April 1, 1932
Mrs. Minnie Owens attended the funeral of her cousin, Mrs. Mollie Biblo at Waveland on Wednesday afternoon. -- typed by kbz
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Source: Waveland Independent, Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana 1 April 1932
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary E. Bilbo were held at the Christian Church on Wednesday afternoon, in charge of Rev. E. E. Moorman, of Lynwood Christian Church, Indianapolis. Mrs. Fred Rice and Miss Virginia Moore sang, with Mrs. Slavens at the piano. The pall bearers were: Parke Spencer, Garrie Dillman, Ray Sharp, Ira Sharp, Dahne Hanzen and Ed Groves. The flowers were carried by Miss Grimes and Mrs. Williams of Joy Lodge, Indianapolis, Mrs. Charles F. Moore, Mrs. Margaret Kirshman, Mrs. C. H. Deere, and Mrs. Huston. - kbz