Grace Mae Anderson (1888 - 1935)

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Biography

Grace May (Anderson) SWEARINGEN was born February 13, 1888, on the farm five miles east of Randall, where her mother still resides. Here she grew to womanhood and with her parents attended Sunday school and church services at the Vicksburg church. At the age of 12 she confessed Christ and united with this church where she held her membership at the time of her death. She was a loyal member and enjoyed attending church and helping in any way possible. She was united in marriage to John A. Swearingen on September 3, 1912. To this union two children, a son and a daughter were born. Most of her life was spent in the Vicksburg community, except one and a half years in eastern Kansas and the past two and a half years southeast of Jamestown, where she attended Sunday school and church services at Macyville and took an active part in community affairs. She passed to her reward, Saturday morning, November 16, 1935, at the Beloit hospital, being 47 years, 9 months and 3 days of age, her death being caused from a cancer. She had undergone an operation two weeks ago. She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, two children, Marion L., and Ruby L., both of the home; her mother, Mrs. Addie Anderson, of Randall; three brothers, Wallace of Jamestown, James and Roy of Randall; two sisters, Mrs. Addie Anderson of Randall and Mrs. Anna Bayse of Jewell. Her father, George Anderson and brother, William having preceded her in death several years ago. She also leaves many other relatives who will miss her cheery smile and friendly greeting. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Jamestown, Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. Glen Scouten. Rev. Vasey, pastor of the church assisted with the services. The services were attended by a large number of sympathizing neighbors and friends. Interment was made in the Jamestown cemetery.

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