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In loving memory

Deborah Colbert

Washington Democrat
21, March 1927

DEBORAH COLBERT TAKEN BY DEATH AT HOME TODAY
Mrs. Deborah Colbert, 75, died at her home in South Washington at 5 o'clock this morning following a serious illness of about six months. Death was due to a cancer of the head, for she had been suffering for about three years. Mrs. Colbert's death was not unexpected as she had been critical for some time. Born in Daviess county May 14 1850, deceased had spent her entire life in this county, the past several years in Washington. February 20, 1870 she was united in marriage with John Colbert & to this union six children were born, two of whom survive to mourn the passing of their mother. The children are: James Colbert of South Washington & Mrs Helen Longer of Richmond Ind. There are no other near relatives. Twelve grand children & one great grand child also survive. Mrs. Colbert was a member of the Church of Christ & active in church affairs. Funeral rites will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o;clock at the home in South Washington with interment following in Oak Grove cemetery. Mrs. Colbert was well known & liked by her friends & neighbors. She was always ready to help another in time of need of illness through her other friendly traits made friends with whomever she met. She is mourned by many friends. She was a member of the Pythian Sisters lodge. She was the daughter of Jeremiah & Elita Edwards.

Contributed by: Keith Thompson

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