Springs Valley Herald (March 5, 1931) Obituary

Eva D. Kirkland, daughter of Matthew and Elizabeth Kirkland, was born in Tennessee August 29, 1842 and came to Davis Creek, now Hillham, Indiana in company of her parents in 1849. Died 8:30 p.m. February 21, 1931.
She was married to Whitty A. Crowder, who had moved from North Carolina, in the year 1860. To this union were born 8 boys: William A., Lewis, Daniel W., Charles L., Ritter, Asberry, Emmett and a son that died in infancy; also four girls: Eliza, Carrie, Fannie and Isola.
Her husband died June 6, 1920. Two sons, Emmett and Charles L. and two daughters, Mrs. Eliza Graham and Mrs. Fannie Archer preceded her in death.
She affiliated herself with the United Brethren in early life and was baptized at the age of 65.
As she advanced in years she became deeply interested in religion, and frequently expressed her hope of ever lasting salvation, and her desire to depart and to be with Christ.
She leaves to mourn her departure one sister, Mrs. Mary Cave of French Lick, 5 sons, 2 daughters, 44 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.
Her friends were numbered by her intimate acquaintances. The last 7 years of her life were spent at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Hayes, who gave her all the tender care due a fond mother. she departed this life at the age of 88 years, 6 months and 1 day.

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