Obituary of MARGARET WINDHAM CORLEY, LaSalle Parish, Louisiana

Copied and Submitted by: Doug McBroom, 15520 Swan Lake Blvd., Gulfport, MS 
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From The Jena Times - Olla Tullos Signal; Jena, LaSalle Parish, La.  
Microfilm at the LaSalle Parish Library located in Jena, LaSalle Parish, La.

Many Thanks to The Times - Signal and to the LaSalle Parish Library for 
allowing the following to be added to the Archives.





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Date:  September 5, 1946

Headline:  Mrs. G. A. Corley Buried August 30 at Belah

A cloud of sorrow covered the Belah community when news spread of the death 
of Mrs. Margaret Windham Corley.  Mrs. Corley passed away August 28, 1946, at 
her home, cause of death being heart trouble.

She was born March 18, 1876, being 70 years, 5 months, and 10 days old.  On 
December 1, 1897, she was married to G. A. Corley who preceded her to the 
grave 13 years ago.  One daughter, Mrs. Viola Corley Coon also preceded her 
to the grave.

She joined the Baptist Church at the age of 15 years.  

Funeral services were held August 30, 1946, at 2:30 p. m., at the Belah 
Methodist Church, with Rev. R. M. Doughty of Tullos officiating.

Survivors are:  two daughters and three sons, Mrs. S. A. Fairbanks of 
Parhams, Mrs. B. B. Coon of Whitehall, Ira, Burley and Meredith Corley of 
Trout, R. F. D., 16 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild, one sister, Mrs. 
Malinda Hailey of Nebo.

Pallbearers were:  nephews, S. E., T. E., L. E., and H. A. Windham and E. L. 
and E. B. Stapleton.  Hixson Brothers conducted funeral arrangements.