Skelton - Fannie Thomas
Source: Unknown newspaper - perhaps Rockville or Waveland?
Fannie, daughter of Dr. Seth and Amanda J. Thomas, was born near Wingate, Ind., in Montgomery county, March 27, 1861; departed this life Jan. 27, 1914, age 52 years, 10 months.
Since her marriage to Winslow Skelton, Feb. 13, 1877, she has been a resident of Nyesville. To this union were born six children all of whom with the husband, survive her. The children are: Mrs. A. J. Asberry of Bellmore; Ralph M. of Gillespie, Ill., Harry J. of near Mecca and Love, Leslie and Clare.
She united with the U.B. Church at Sand Creek in 1888 and was faithful until her death. She was afflicted for several years and during the last two she suffered intensely. She bore her illness bravely and patiently and never seemed downhearted. She was a good wife and loving mother. She was always ready to lend a helping hand and do anything she could to aid her neighbors. She will be greatly missed by her loved ones and her many, many, friends.
Funeral services were held at the U.B. Church, Friday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. O.P. Cooper the present pastor and Rev. Shrigley of Marshall.