COONS, Mary M. Hester - Putnam

Mrs. Mary Coons Of Russellville Succumbs At 71

Russellville

Mrs. Mary M. Coons, 71, Russellville, died about 11 pm Friday at her home. She had been in failing health for six weeks. Born May 17, 1898, she was a daughter of James A. and Sarah C. Dean Hester. She married Carl Coons who preceded her in death. She was a member of the Russellville Christian Church, Pythian Sisters, and American Legion Auxillary. Surviving are two brothers, Walter Hester of Russellvi11e and Dewey Hester of Crawfordsville; a sister, Mrs. Lula Grimes of Russellville, and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm Sunday at the Russellville Christian Church. Dr. Frank Helme of Greencastle will officiate. Burial will be in the Russellville cemetery. Friends may pay their respects at the McGaughey & Son Funeral Home here.