Kentuckiana Genealogy: Obituaries: Sarah GILLILAND WILLIAMS- Originally from Meade Co. KY Part 2

By short1 on Wednesday, July 12, 2000 - 01:59 pm:

A native of Kentucky, she was born Nov. 24, 1862. She came to Jonesboro with her family about thirty years ago, where she has since resided, and won the respect of all who knew her. She was a charter member of the Jonesboro Wesleyan Methodist church, where her funeral services were held Sunday afternoon.

Rev. Loren Van Matre, of Marion, former pastor here, preached the sermon, with Rev. Carl Beaver assistingin the service. Burial was made in Park Cemetery, at Fairmount.

Surviving are the following chidren: Albert Williams, of Terre Haute; Oscar Williams, of Detroit; Clarence and Claude Williams, of Jonesboro; Webster Williams and Mrs. Letha Williamson, of Mill Township, and Mrs. Nellie Buck, of Fairmount. Also two step-sons, 44 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.