Donald Ellis Walters Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. June 6, 1931, d. June 6, 2006
     Donald Ellis Walters Sr. was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.2,4 His Social Security Number was 226-32-5648.9 He was born on June 6, 1931 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4,5,7,8,9,10 He married Josephine Eileen "Joan" Epperly, daughter of John Henry Epperly and Octavia Ellen Kingrea, on April 6, 1953 at Radford, Virginia.3 Donald Ellis Walters Sr. and Josephine Eileen "Joan" Epperly were divorced on September 23, 1976 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 Donald Ellis Walters Sr. married Phyllis Orlane Jane Howell, daughter of Watson Bullet "Watts" Howell and Reva Madeline Minton, on October 6, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.11,3,12 Donald Ellis Walters Sr. died on June 6, 2006 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 75.2,4,6,10,9 He Donald Ellis Walters, Sr., of Floyd, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2006. Sergeant First Class Donald E. Walters (3rd Infantry Division 3rd AAA AW BN SP), served his country above and beyond the call of duty. He was a Korean War Veteran. Don was a Prisoner of War, Korean Campaign Ribbon with three bronze battle stars; received distinguished medals, serving Japanese Occupation, Korean medal, U.N. Ribbon, Purple Heart, and Good Conduct Medal. He had three tours of duty in Korea; fought at the Chosin Reservoir. He served his country with dignity, honor and protected many of his comrades. He received many accommodations from General MacArthur. Don was a member of the American Legion, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7854, Floyd, Va. Donald grew up in Christiansburg, Virginia where he played high school football. He believed in living life to the fullest and he loved life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie B. and Nellie Walters; his sisters, Kathleen Collins, Dorothy Harris, Mary Lee Hedas, Betty Woolwine, and Barbara Walters. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Jane Walters; children, Tony and Becky Walters, Don and Traci Walters, Jr., John and Pat Walters, William L. and Lori Walters, David Walters, Lisa and Doug Connelly, Heather and Joe King; grandchildren, Kelsey, Tara, Joci, Jace, Tiffany, Nicole, Chad, Danielle, Cara, Bridgette, Kristopher, Tyler, Trevor, Caitlin; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dan and Helen Walters, Dale and Pauleda Walters, Lonnie and Joyce Walters; brothers-in-law, Curtis Howell, Sr. and wife, Teresa, Amos Puckett; former wife, Joan Walters; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens with Military Graveside Rites by VFW Post #7854. on June 8, 2006.2

Family 1

Josephine Eileen "Joan" Epperly
Marriage*He married Josephine Eileen "Joan" Epperly, daughter of John Henry Epperly and Octavia Ellen Kingrea, on April 6, 1953 at Radford, Virginia.3 
Divorce* Donald Ellis Walters Sr. and Josephine Eileen "Joan" Epperly were divorced on September 23, 1976 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.7 
Children
  • Steven Anthony Walters3
  • Donald Ellis Walters Jr.3
  • John Edward Walters3

Family 2

Phyllis Orlane Jane Howell
Marriage*Donald Ellis Walters Sr. married Phyllis Orlane Jane Howell, daughter of Watson Bullet "Watts" Howell and Reva Madeline Minton, on October 6, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.11,3,12 
Children
  • David L. Walters12
  • Heather Jane Walters1,2

Citations

  1. [S36] Clerk of Courts, Computerized Marriage Records of Floyd Co., Virginia, Reference # 97-38.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Donald Ellis Walters, Sr., obituary in the Jun 8, 2006 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S2261] Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Montgomery Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=161&GRid=37619506&CRid=51945&df=all&
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  11. [S1182] Margo Minton Wolfe, "Reva Madeline Minton," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Mar 13 and Apr 22, 2006.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Reva Madeline Howell obituary in the Oct 3, 2000 edition.

George Lee Kelley Jr.1,2

M, b. January 25, 1917, d. June 7, 1964
FatherGeorge Lee Kelley Sr.1,3,4,2 b. February 1, 1894, d. January 14, 1980
MotherElsie Peatross Eanes1,3,4,2 b. December 8, 1893, d. April 21, 1973
     George Lee Kelley Jr. was born on January 25, 1917 at Virginia.1 He died on June 7, 1964 at Hopeville, Fulton Co., Georgia, at age 47.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 239, District 19, Salem Chapel, Forsyth Co., North Carolina1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4037] News & Observer, The, From the Nina Kelley Webb Williamson obituary in the Nov 30, 2001 edition.
  3. [S1853] St. Louis Post-Dispatch, From the Michael Allen Kelley obituary in the Feb 21, 2012 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Greer Kelley, Sr. obituary in the Aug 30, 2009 edition.
  5. [S714] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Department, Georgia Deaths, 1919-98.

Rush T. Kelley1

M, b. February 10, 1918
FatherGeorge Lee Kelley Sr.1,2,3,4,5 b. February 1, 1894, d. January 14, 1980
MotherElsie Peatross Eanes1,2,3,4,5 b. December 8, 1893, d. April 21, 1973
     Rush T. Kelley was born on February 10, 1918 at Virginia.1,6 He married Helen D. Terwilliger on August 25, 1945 at Pueblo, Pueblo Co., Colorado.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 239, District 19, Salem Chapel, Forsyth Co., North Carolina1
1940Dwelling 312, District 34-21, Ogburn-East and Northeast Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina2

Family

Helen D. Terwilliger b. August 11, 1923, d. November 1, 1993
Marriage*Rush T. Kelley married Helen D. Terwilliger on August 25, 1945 at Pueblo, Pueblo Co., Colorado.7 
Children
  • Gregory G. Kelley7
  • Donna Linda Kelley7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1853] St. Louis Post-Dispatch, From the Michael Allen Kelley obituary in the Feb 21, 2012 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Greer Kelley, Sr. obituary in the Aug 30, 2009 edition.
  5. [S4037] News & Observer, The, From the Nina Kelley Webb Williamson obituary in the Nov 30, 2001 edition.
  6. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  7. [S1823] Gazette, The (Colorado Springs, CO), From the Helen D. Kelley obituary in the Nov 3, 1993 edition.

Michael Allen Kelley1,2,3

M, b. May 25, 1920, d. February 19, 2012
FatherGeorge Lee Kelley Sr.1,2,4,5 b. February 1, 1894, d. January 14, 1980
MotherElsie Peatross Eanes1,2,4,5 b. December 8, 1893, d. April 21, 1973
     Michael Allen Kelley was buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan Road, St. Louis, Missouri.3 He married Mary Josephine Blakeley.3 Michael Allen Kelley was born on May 25, 1920 at North Carolina.1,6 He died on February 19, 2012 at St. Charles, St. Charles Co., Missouri, at age 91.3,6 He Kelley, Michael Allen 91, St. Charles, MO, February 19, 2012. Beloved husband of Josephine Kelley (nee Blakely); dear father of Timothy (Deanna) Kelley and Michaela (Randy) May; dear brother of Richard Kelley, Rush Kelly and Martha Fare; loving grandfather of 4 and great-grandfather of 4. Preceded in death by siblings William, Nina, and George. Beloved son of the late George and Elsie Kelley (nee Eanes). Mr. Kelly retired from Boeing and was a manager of the Map Center for the United States Government. Mr. Kelley served in the United States Air Force. Services: Funeral Service, Friday, February 24, 2012 at 11:30am, PITMAN Funeral Home, 1545 Wentzville Parkway, Wentzville, MO. Burial in National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO. Visitation on Thursday, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Pitman Funeral Home, 1545 Wentzville Parkway, Wentzville, MO. Memorials may be given to the charity of donor's choice in care of Pitman Funeral Home, 1545 Wentzville Parkway, Wentzville, MO 63385. on February 21, 2012.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 239, District 19, Salem Chapel, Forsyth Co., North Carolina1
1940Dwelling 312, District 34-21, Ogburn-East and Northeast Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina2

Family

Mary Josephine Blakeley b. November 26, 1919, d. September 11, 1996
Marriage*Michael Allen Kelley married Mary Josephine Blakeley.3 
Children
  • Timothy Kelley3
  • Michaela Kelley3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1853] St. Louis Post-Dispatch, From the Michael Allen Kelley obituary in the Feb 21, 2012 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Greer Kelley, Sr. obituary in the Aug 30, 2009 edition.
  5. [S4037] News & Observer, The, From the Nina Kelley Webb Williamson obituary in the Nov 30, 2001 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Nina A. Kelley1,2

F, b. July 9, 1922, d. November 28, 2001
FatherGeorge Lee Kelley Sr.1,3,4,5,6 b. February 1, 1894, d. January 14, 1980
MotherElsie Peatross Eanes1,3,4,5,6 b. December 8, 1893, d. April 21, 1973
     Nina A. Kelley was buried at Jacksonville Burial Ground, Rt. 8, 0.25 miles south of Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.6 Her Social Security Number was 245-26-3264.7 Her married name was Williamson.6 Her married name was Webb.6 She married John Clark Williamson.6 Nina A. Kelley married Robert Arlington Webb.6 Nina A. Kelley was born on July 9, 1922 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.2,7,6 She died on November 28, 2001 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 79.2,7,6 She WINSTON-SALEM -- Nina Kelley Webb Williamson died at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC, on Wednesday, November 28, 2001, following a brief illness. Born July 9, 1922, in Forsyth County, NC, she was the daughter of George Lee Kelley, Sr., and Elsie Eanes. An avid painter and watercolorist, Nina spent a lifetime devoted to the arts, transferring her love of color, nature and form to all who knew her. The widow of Robert Arlington Webb (of Princeton, NJ) and John Clark Williams (of Raleigh), she was predeceased by her parents, a sister, Mary Mickey, a brother, George Lee, Jr., and three sisters-in-law, Helen Terwillinger Kelley, Ann Fuqua Kelley and Josephine Blakely Kelley. She is survived by her two daughters, Victoria Webb of South Bend, IN, Gina Webb of Atlanta, GA; and her son, Robert Howard Webb of Raleigh, NC. Also surviving are her sister, Martha Fare, Belews Creek, NC; and four brothers, Rush of Colorado Springs, CO, Michael of St. Louis, MO, William and wife, Sylvia of Roanoke, VA, Richard and wife, Anne of Rural Hall, NC; and two sisters-in-law, Dulcie (Carl) Williamson of Raleigh, NC, and Edith (George) Kelley of Cary, NC; and a number of nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at the Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd, Virginia, on December 1 at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts be made to The North Carolina Arts Council or an arts organization of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Vogler & Sons, Winston- Salem. on November 30, 2001.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 239, District 19, Salem Chapel, Forsyth Co., North Carolina1
1940Dwelling 312, District 34-21, Ogburn-East and Northeast Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina3

Family 1

John Clark Williamson
Marriage*Nina A. Kelley married John Clark Williamson.6 

Family 2

Robert Arlington Webb
Marriage*Nina A. Kelley married Robert Arlington Webb.6 
Children
  • Victoria Webb6
  • Gina Webb6
  • Robert Howard Webb6

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1853] St. Louis Post-Dispatch, From the Michael Allen Kelley obituary in the Feb 21, 2012 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Greer Kelley, Sr. obituary in the Aug 30, 2009 edition.
  6. [S4037] News & Observer, The, From the Nina Kelley Webb Williamson obituary in the Nov 30, 2001 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

William Greer Kelley Sr.1,2

M, b. September 30, 1923, d. August 27, 2009
FatherGeorge Lee Kelley Sr.1,3,4,2,5 b. February 1, 1894, d. January 14, 1980
MotherElsie Peatross Eanes1,3,4,2,5 b. December 8, 1893, d. April 21, 1973
     William Greer Kelley Sr. was born on September 30, 1923 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.6,2 He married Sylvia Oakes circa 1985.2 William Greer Kelley Sr. died on August 27, 2009 at Virginia at age 85.2,6 He William Greer Kelley Sr., 85, of Roanoke, Va., and formerly of Richmond, Va., died on Thursday, August 27, 2009. He was born in Winston-Salem, N.C., on September 20, 1923, the sixth child of eight to the late George L. and Elsie P. Kelley. He is preceded in death by his sons, William G. Kelley Jr. and Mark G. Kelley; brother, George L. Kelley Jr; sisters, Nina A. Williamson and Micky Kelley; and special friend, Robert Conrad Eanes. Mr. Kelley was a graduate of North Carolina State University and served his country faithfully as a first lieutenant in the United States Army during World War II and Korea. He was president of Sash, Door and Glass in Richmond and loved golf, traveling, reading and crossword puzzles. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Sylvia Oakes Kelley; children, Walter Stuart Dudley and wife, Penny, and Joeylynn Patton; grandchildren, Aaron Blake Patton, Grace Olivia Patton, both of Roanoke and their father, Tommy Patton, and Elizabeth Greer Kelley, of Richmond; brothers, Rush T. Kelley, of Colorado Springs, Colo., Michael A. Kelley, of St. Charles, Mo., and Richard P. Kelley, of Rural Hall, N.C; sister, Martha A. Fare, of Bellewscreek, N.C; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, August 31, 2009, at Oakeys South Chapel. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, 2009, at the family home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to your favorite charity in Bills memory. Arrangements by Oakeys South Chapel, 540-989-3131. on August 30, 2009.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 239, District 19, Salem Chapel, Forsyth Co., North Carolina1
1940Dwelling 312, District 34-21, Ogburn-East and Northeast Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina3

Family 1

Child
  • Elizabeth Greer Kelley2

Family 2

Sylvia Oakes
Marriage*William Greer Kelley Sr. married Sylvia Oakes circa 1985.2 
Children
  • William Greer Kelley Jr.2
  • Mark G. Kelley2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Greer Kelley, Sr. obituary in the Aug 30, 2009 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1853] St. Louis Post-Dispatch, From the Michael Allen Kelley obituary in the Feb 21, 2012 edition.
  5. [S4037] News & Observer, The, From the Nina Kelley Webb Williamson obituary in the Nov 30, 2001 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

George Robert "Jack" Teel1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. February 21, 1922, d. March 15, 2003
FatherRobert Scott Teel1,2,3,9,4,7 b. October 8, 1898, d. December, 1970
MotherMinnie Clarisse Kelley1,3,2,9,4,7 b. November 27, 1897, d. May 5, 1974
     His Social Security Number was 218-18-7821.10 George Robert "Jack" Teel was buried at Rest Haven Cemetery, Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.2,6 He married Nancy Aileen Grafton.11 George Robert "Jack" Teel was born on February 21, 1922 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.10,2,5,7,8 He married Betty Jane Unknown circa 1966.2 George Robert "Jack" Teel died on March 15, 2003 at Washington Co., Maryland, at age 81.2,10 He George Robert "Jack" Teel, 81, of 25 Sunbrook Lane in Hagerstown, died Saturday, March 15, 2003, at Washington County Hospital. Born Feb. 21, 1922, in Bent Mountain, Va., he was the son of the late Robert Scott and Minnie Clarisse Kelley Teel. He retired from Mack Trucks and was employed by ACO Realty. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 134 A.F. & A.M., Freeland, Md; Tall Cedars of Lebanon; BPO Elks Lodge 378; and served on the board of directors at Summerland Manor. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Betty Jane Teel; two daughters, Carol Mooers and Brenda F. Bowers, both of Hagerstown; one son, Adrian Teel of Annapolis; one sister, Roberta Hare of Richmond, Va; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home, Hagerstown. The Rev. Robert C. Royal will officiate. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hagerstown. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Summerland Manor Community Center, 190 Sunbrook Lane, Hagerstown, MD 21740. on March 17, 2003.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 234, District 14, Election District 14, Harford Co., Maryland1
1940Dwelling 194, District 13-17, Harford Co., Maryland4

Occupation

1940Farmer4

Family 1

Nancy Aileen Grafton b. August 2, 1923, d. March 19, 2015
Marriage*George Robert "Jack" Teel married Nancy Aileen Grafton.11 
Child
  • Adrian George Teel2,11,12

Family 2

Child
  • Carol L. Teel2

Family 3

Betty Jane Unknown
Marriage*George Robert "Jack" Teel married Betty Jane Unknown circa 1966.2 
Child
  • Brenda F. Teel2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S907] Herald-Mail, From the George Robert Teel obituary in the Mar 17, 2003 edition.
  3. [S98] Erma Conner Sowers, Descendants of Littleberry Vest.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S12381] Rest Haven Cemetery, Washington Co., MD, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  9. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S6710] Presbyterian Historical Society, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.

Samuel Greer Kelley Jr.1,2

M, b. June 13, 1928, d. August 31, 1973
FatherSamuel Greer Kelley Sr.1,3 b. 1908, d. 1955
MotherRennis G. "Wren" Smithson1,3 b. December 17, 1909, d. May 26, 1997
     Samuel Greer Kelley Jr. was buried at Dover United Methodist Church & Cemetery, Baltimore Co., Maryland.2 His Social Security Number was 217-24-5749.4 He was born on June 13, 1928 at Maryland.1,4,2 He died on August 31, 1973 at age 45.4,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 141, District 34, Election District 8, Baltimore, Maryland1
1940Dwelling 244, District 3-46, Baltimore Co., Maryland3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3329] Dover United Methodist Church & Cemetery, Baltimore Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Theodore Kelley1,2

M, b. January 16, 1930, d. March, 1986
FatherSamuel Greer Kelley Sr.1,3 b. 1908, d. 1955
MotherRennis G. "Wren" Smithson1,3 b. December 17, 1909, d. May 26, 1997
     His Social Security Number was 215-28-6247.2 Theodore Kelley was born on January 16, 1930 at Maryland.1,2 He died in March, 1986 at age 56.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 141, District 34, Election District 8, Baltimore, Maryland1
1940Dwelling 244, District 3-46, Baltimore Co., Maryland3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Gladys Merie Kneer1,2

F, b. November 20, 1914, d. August 31, 2010
     Gladys Merie Kneer was buried at Princeville Township Cemetery, Princeville, Peoria Co., Illinois.2,3 Her Social Security Number was 325-22-0052.4 She was born on November 20, 1914 at Laura, Peoria Co., Illinois.1,4,2,3 As of August 31, 1932,her married name was Wright.1 She married Russell Alfonso Wright, son of Leander Franklin "Frank" Wright and Estella Estelka "Stella" Conner, on August 31, 1932.1,2 Gladys Merie Kneer died on August 31, 2010 at Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, at age 95.4,2,3 She PRINCEVILLE - Gladys M. Wright, 95, of Peoria, formerly of Princeville, died at 3 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010, at Bel-Wood Nursing Home in Peoria. Gladys was born Nov. 20, 1914, in Laura, the daughter of George and Rosa Burgess Kneer. She married Russell Wright on Aug. 31, 1932. He died in July of 1951. Surviving are three sons, Russell (Marty) of Fort Worth, Texas, Eldon of Ipava and Sherman of Springfield, Ohio; one daughter, Rosann (Roland) Lahne of East Peoria; 13 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; two nephews, Bob (Nancy) Wieland of Laura and John (Elizabeth) Wieland of Princeville; and two nieces, Delores Wieland of Morton and Kay (Jack) Summers of Orlando, Fla. One sister, Margaret Wieland, preceded her in death. Gladys was a 60-year member of Princeville United Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher for many years. She also was active in the Women's Ministry, with missions being close to her heart, as she was a selfless person who not only dearly loved her family, but reached out to others in the world. She was well-known throughout the community as the Avon Lady as she sold Avon for almost 30 years. She also worked as a janitor at Princeville State Bank for many years. A special thank you to the nurses and CNAs on the Glasford and Hanna City wings of Bel-Wood Nursing Home for your tender care of Gladys while she was a resident there. Your loving care was greatly appreciated. Funeral services for Gladys will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, at Princeville United Methodist Church. The Rev. Rex Hendrix will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in Princeville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Princeville United Methodist Church or the Alzheimer's Association. on September 2, 2010.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 37, District 72-23, Millbrook, Peoria Co., Illinois5

Family

Russell Alfonso Wright b. September 15, 1904, d. July 11, 1951
Marriage*Gladys Merie Kneer married Russell Alfonso Wright, son of Leander Franklin "Frank" Wright and Estella Estelka "Stella" Conner, on August 31, 1932.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S900] R. Wright (son), "Russell A. Wright," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 26 and May 27, 2005.
  2. [S3331] Peoria Journal Star, The, From the Gladys M. Wright obituary in the Sep 2, 2012 edition.
  3. [S12114] Princeville Township Cemetery, Peoria Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S12115] Shawgo Memorial Home, online shawgomemorialhome.com, From the Eldon Lee Wright obituary.

Faye Hayflit1

F, b. circa 1912
     Her married name was Wright.1 Faye Hayflit married Raymond Elbert Wright, son of Leander Franklin "Frank" Wright and Estella Estelka "Stella" Conner.1 Faye Hayflit was born circa 1912 at Ohio.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 63, District 73-29, Bertha, Scioto Co., Ohio2

Family

Raymond Elbert Wright b. February 2, 1906, d. December 2, 1968
Marriage*Faye Hayflit married Raymond Elbert Wright, son of Leander Franklin "Frank" Wright and Estella Estelka "Stella" Conner.1 
Children
  • Karl/Carl E. Wright1,2
  • Ronald Wright1,2
  • Lavona M. Wright1,2

Citations

  1. [S900] R. Wright (son), "Russell A. Wright," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Apr 26 and May 27, 2005.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.