Obituary of Rebecca Atteberry-Reed, Wayne County, Illinois Wayne County Press, Fairfield IL, 20 April 1920 Rebecca A. Atteberry Reed, daughter of Stout and Fanny Atteberry was born October 12, 1825, in Grayson county, Kentucky. Age at death 94 years, 6 months, and 4 days. Died April 16, 1920. She moved to Illinois with her parents at about the age of 20 years. She was married to John M. Reed January 20, 1848. To this union four children were born, Vincent C. George W., Elizabeth A. and Eleanor. Her husband preceded her in death October 10, 1867 leaving her a family to care for. All her children preceded her in death. She leaves a step son N.G. Reed and Mrs. Betheny Reed and a niece raised by her who called her mother; one sister Mrs. Sarah Branson of Orlando, Fla. She also leaves the following grandchildren who were reared in the home with her; Mrs. Etta Reed Hunt, William Charles, Vincent Thomas, Cunrt and Roy Reed all who survive her with other grandchildren, nephews, nieces and a number of great-grandchildren. It might be truly said all were her friends. She was held in high esteem. One of the best of women is gone. She joined the Rugular Baptist church August 12, 1883 and was baptized September 9, 1883 and continued in the faith till death. W.A. Mayberry conducted the funeral at the old home at 3pm Saturday April 17, 1920. The body was interrred beside her mother in the Atteberry cemetery some one having taken the lot beside her husband. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Linda Reynolds