From Steuben Republican newspaper obituary for Mrs. Frank Wilcox dated June
7, 1944 from the estate auction of Dessa Mae (Sunday) Wolf 25 Nov 2000 -
MRS.
FRANK WILCOX
"Margaret Helen Spigelmire, youngest daughter of Absolem and Harriet
Spigelmire was born near Pleasant Lake on February 23, 1875, and departed
this life May 20, 1944, at the age of 69 years, 2 months and 27 days.
She was united in marriage to Frank Wilcox on July 16, 1894. To
this union
was born five children, Russel, Burl and Mrs. Violet Brand and two sons,
Zeno
and Weir having preceded her in death.
She was a kind and loving companion and mother, always thinking of
the
kindness she could do towards others. The last years of her life were
full
of sickness but is spite of that she was always patient and uncomplaining
always having a smile and a word of encouragement for everyone.
She spent her entire life in and near Pleasant Lake. She leaves
to mourn
her departure her husband, three children, nine grandchildren, and five great
grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Adella Stofer of El Paso, Texas, and a host
of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, May 23 at 2:00 P.M.
at the
Mount Zion Church with Rev. Upson officiating. Burial was in the Mount
Zion
cemetery.
CARD
OF THANKS
We wish to express our deep appreciation to the many friends and neighbors
for the flowers and their many acts of kindness during our bereavement.
FRANK WILCOX
MR. AND MRS. RUSSELL WILCOX, and Family
MR. AND MRS. BURL WILCOX, and Family
MR. AND MRS. GERALD BRAND and Family"
Submitted By: Theresa Ferguson
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