Stover, Mina Daily
Passed: 1949-02-23
Age: 78
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Obituary Date: 1949-02-27
Information: Mina Daily Stover, daughter of Joseph and Adaline Walker Sullivan was born at Elmwood, W. Va., Aug. 7, 1870, departed this life Feb. 23, 1949 at the age of 78 years, 6 months and 17 days. She was united in marriage to Andrew Stover in March 1891 and to this union 15 children were born. One son Elex, one daughter, Martha and husband preceded her in death. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Minnie Smith of Plainsville, Ohio, Mrs. Lucy Higgonbottom of Buffalo, W. Va., Mrs. Nellie Kent of Pt. Pleasant, Mrs. Lille Robson of Columbus, Ohio and Beulah at home; eight sons, Lewis Stover of Meringo, Ohio, Alva Stover of Letart, Rt. 2, Holly Stover of Ripley, Henry Stover of Delaware, Ohio, James Landis Stover of Springfield, Ohio, Charles Stover of Letart, Rt. 2, Clarence Stover of Akron, Ohio and Ottie Stover of Grantsville, Ohio; 46 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Besides the children, two sisters Mrs. Maggie Rodgers of Akron, Ohio and Mrs. Minnie Davis of Columbus, Ohio; three brothers, David Sullivan of Elmwood, W. Va., Edgar Sullivan also of Elmwood and James Sullivan of London, Ohio; a countless number of relatives and friends are also left behind. She had been ill the pat two years with a heart ailment but bore her sufferings with patience, greeting everyone with a smile. She joined the United Brethren Church at Rockcastle, W. Va., where she was a faithful member until she moved six years ago. Our loss is our precious mother's gain. Dearest Mother thou has left us How we will miss your smiling face But you've left us to remember None on earth can take your place We loved her, yes, we loved her And would of wished her stay But let our Fathers will be done She shines in endless days. Another friend has left us Another call been given Once more has death bereft us And our hearts with pain are riven. Funeral services were conducted at the Creston E.U.B. Church February 27, 1949 at 2 p.m. with Rev. I. J. McCollum of Cottageville officiating. Interment was made in the Big Spruce Cemetery.