MRS. J. C. PHILLEY

Died Friday Morning After a Year of Illness.  Aged 75 Years

   The death of Mrs. Jefferson C. Philley occurred at her home on State street Friday morning after a long illness.  She had not enjoyed good health for many years and several times within two or three years her condition has been critical.  About a month ago her condition grew very serious and she steadily failed to the end.

   Mrs. Philley was born in the town of Greene, May 12, 1837.  Her maiden name was Mary Ann Betts, and was the daughter of Warren Townsend Betts.  She was married to Mr. Philley January 23, 1861.  They resided in McDonough until the year of 1888, when they removed to this village which has since been their residence.

   She was a woman loved and esteemed by all who knew her.  For over 40 years she was a member of the Baptist church, and until forced to lay down her active duties was faithful and devoted to the work of the church.  She was also a member of LaFayette Chapter, No. 340, O. E. S.

   She is survived by her husband, one son C. U. Philley of St. Joseph, Mo., and one daughter, Eva, wife of B. P. Hatch of Beattie, Kansas, and one sister Mrs. Jane Philley of Waterloo, Iowa.

   The funeral was largely attended at the house Tuesday morning, Rev. R. A. Gates officiating.  Interment was made in McDonough cemetery.

NOTE:  THERE IS AN OBITUARY FOR HER HUSBAND, JEFFERSON C. PHILLEY ON THIS SITE.