Kessel, Mary Jane

Passed: 1910-12-27

Age: 10

Source: Mountaineer

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1911-01-06

Information: As the sun was kissing the eastern hill tops on December 27, 1910, the death angel came into the home of Brother D. E. & Sister Elizabeth Kessel, and plucked their youngest daughter, Mary Jane, from the family circle.  Deceased was born 4 February 1900, departed this life 27 December, 1910, age 10 years, 10 months and 23 days. She died of diptheria, was a patient sufferer for thirteen days. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. B. C. Dairs, after while she was laid to rest in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.  Eulogy by her Sunday School teacher, Mrs. C. R. Kessel.  (From Betty Kessel McIntyre collection)