Obituary for Violetta Childs, Vermontville, Eaton County, Michigan

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Newspaper source unknown, Scrapbook 1928-1932, Vermontville Library,
Vermontville Michigan
MRS. VIOLETTA CHILDS
        Violetta Andrews, daughter of Harvey and Charlotte Andrews, was born in
Sunfield Township, December 16, 1861. Most of her childhood was spent at
the place of her birth. On November 25, 1891, she was united in marriage to
John J. Childs of Sunfield. Twin boys were born into this home in June
1896, one dying in infancy, the other J. R. Childs is now Superintendent of
Schools in Vermontville. The husband and father passed into the other world
September 6, 1910, after which Mrs Childs carried on the work of the farm
in a remarkably efficient manner until the year 1926, when she moved to
Vermontville. With the exception of the last few months when ill health
made it impossible for her to be alone, she lived alone in her home in
Vermontville enjoying the companionship of her son and his wife, who lived
near. As ill health gradually closed in upon her, the best of medical
advice was sought, but no cure could be found, and the evening of April
30th she quietly slept away into the future.
        In early childhood she became a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
and at the time of her passing was a member of the church at Bismark, where
her interests and support remained even after she moved to this village.
Her life has been one of devotion and loyalty to the things that she was
convinced were of supreme value. She was a hard worker and generous giver
in all good causes, and she will long be remembered as a loyal friend, a
thoughtful neighbor, and a devoted follower of the Man of Galilee.
        Besides her many friends who will miss the passing of such a spirit from
our midst, she leaves a number of nieces and nephews, her son and wife, Mr.
and Mrs. J. R. Childs of Vermontville, and one sister, Miss Naomi Andrews,
also of Vermontville.




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