BRANSON, Lillie Florence Gibbs Cence
Source: Russellville News, Jan 27, 1950: Found in a collection of old obituaries saved by Mary Jo Johnson, found in Crawfordsville District Public Library. We appreciate Mary Jo's willingness to share these. (Used with permission)
Mrs. Lillie Florence BRANSON 74 died Saturday. She was born May 7, 1875 at Frankfort Ky the daughter of James and Martha GIBBS. She was married to James F. CENCE. He died in 1919. In 1921 she married James Branson who also preceded her in death. Survivors are a son Leonard Cence of Ladoga and 4 grandchildren: Robert, Carolyn, Lloyd and Junior.
Source: Crawfordsville Journal Review January 23, 1950 page 1
Mrs. Lillie Florence Branson, 74, died at the home of her son Leonard, in Ladoga at 7:30am Saturday. She had been ill three years. Born 17 May 1875, she was the daughter of James and Martha Gibbs. She was married to James Franklin Pence who died in 1919. In 1921 she was married to James Branson who also preceded her in death. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are the son and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 pm in the Chastain Funeral Home in Roachdale, with Rev Miller of Ladoga in charge. Burial will be in Roachdale Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home. – thanks so much to MW 😊