Submitted by: Dan Rich

Edith McShann

March 28, 1899 - June 9, 1999

South Bend Tribune 6/13/1999

Edith McShann, 100, was born on March 28, 1899, in Albuquerque, N.M. Her mother died when she was a very young child and she was raised by her Irish grandmother. She was sent to a boarding school in the midwest as a young girl.

In 1917, in Fort Whatchuka, Ariz., she married Amzie McShann, who preceded her in death in 1938. She later moved to South Bend, Ind., coming from Billings, Mont. Her old friend, John Charles, said that after becoming acquainted with Edith and listening to her many stories, he found her to be a person who enjoyed life and was very benevolent to her friends. She arrived in South Bend somewhere around the `50s and attended Grace A.M.E. Zion Church later in life.

Mrs. McShann often spoke of her extensive travel throughout Canada, Mexico and the United States. In March 1999, a celebration of her 100 years of life was hosted by several friends who had many fond memories of Edith. She will be fondly remembered by her friends, John Charles Bryant, Sharon and Daphne Vaughn, her caregiver and counselor, Linda Watkins; and by many other friends.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, followed by funeral services at 1 p.m. in the Clark-O'Neal Funeral Home. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. The Clark-O'Neal Funeral Home is entrusted with services.