Obituaries: Savannah Pender, 1939, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: July 7, 1939 Winnfield News-American

Automobile Wreck Proves Fatal To Mother, Daughter

Colfax Negro Is Killed In Crash On Last Thursday

Mrs. Savannah Pender, age 65, of Montgomery, and her daughter, Mrs. Belle
Pender Arnon, age 33, of Natchitoches, died on Thursday, June 29, as a result
of an automobile accident at Montgomery.

The accident occurred when an automobile driven by Chester Gonzac, negro of
Colfax, collided with the Pender car at the intersection of the Shreveport and
Winnfield highways at Colfax.  Gonzac was killed in the wreck.  C. C. Pender
and Ora Jowers, occupants of the other automobile, were not seriously injured.

Funeral services for Mrs. Pender and Mrs. Arnon were held at Mt. Zion Sunday
with Rev. J. A. Jones and Rev. Adams officiating.  Interment was in the Mt.
Zion Cemetery.