WILEY OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri ==================================================================== WILEY, Angeline WOOLFOLK 1833 - 1926 Mrs. Angeline Wiley, mother of C. L. Wiley, aged 93 years, died at her home in Lewis Station Monday morning, Sept 13. Angeline Woolfolk was born at Hopkinsville, Kentucky, April 25 1833. Departed this life September 13 1926, making her 93 years 4 months 19 days of age. When a small child she moved to Boone County Missouri, near Columbia. After a few years moved to Henry County and settled in Henry County near Hickory Grove. She was married to Abraham Wiley in 1854. She leaves to mourn, three children, Maggie, Robert, and Charlie. Ten grandchildren, four great grand children, one brother, J. L. Woolfolk and one sister, Mrs. J. M. Avery both of Kansas City, and a host of relatives and friends. her husband preceeded her Jan 9 1901, and one daughter, Nannie, Oct 20 1896, making four children for whom she tenderly cared. At an early age she joined the Baptist church being a faithful follower through life. Funeral services were conducted from the Calhoun Baptist church Wednesday morning, by Rev. Blythe of Clinton, and interment at Hickory Grove cemetery. - ANOTHER REPORT: Mrs. Angeline Wiley entered into rest at 8 a.m., Monday. She had been ill but a few days, and shortly before her death, she told her daughter all was well and she was ready to go. Thus ended a busy, useful life, for even since she had grown nearly helpless, she enjoyed directing the affairs of her household, that were so faithfully and lovingly carried out by her beloved daughter, Miss Maggie, who had given her mother devoted, tender care for years. Not only to this mother, but to the four motherless children whom her sister left, and who came to this home 30 years ago, has Miss Maggie cared for. To her is left a memory - a beautiful one, that she has given this beloved little mother, the best within her power to give loving care every moment of her life. Just one grandchild remains in the home to be with this aunt, Miss Hallie McElwrath. The grandson died, and the others, Mrs. Walter Nesbit, lives southwest of Clinton, and Mrs. Helen Katz, lives at Warrensburg. Angeline Woolfolk was born at Hopkinsville, Ky., April 25, 1833, coming with her parents, when a small child to Boone county, Mo., later moved to Henry county, where her father first settled on a farm near Chalybeat Springs. About 1857, she married Abraham Wiley, who passed to his reward 25 years ago. Four children were given to this union - the eldest, Mrs. McElwrath died 30 years ago. The others are: R. G. Wiley, north of Clinton; Chas. L. Wiley, west of Calhoun; Miss Maggie Wiley, on the home farm, west of Calhoun. There are 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She leaves one sister, Mrs. Sallie Avery, of Kansas City, who is now at Boulder, Colo.; one brother, John L. Woolfolk of Kansas City. She was of that old school of southern gentlewomen, who ruled her household with the hand of love. She was patient and kind, ever remembering to do the little things of life that count so much. She came here when so very young, her life is very closely linked with all the early history here. She united with the Baptist Church in her youth and her life has been one that was a shining light for the Master. Rev. J. R. Blythe, of Clinton preached the funeral at the Calhoun Baptist church, Wednesday morning, after which the body was taken to Hickory Grove, in Tebo township, and laid beside her husband. WILEY, Ella McELWRATH 1853 - 1907 Ella Wiley, nee McElwrath, was born October 1, 1853 at Warsaw and died peacefully June 1 at her home near Lewis Station, of consumption. She married John F. Wiley Feb. 15 1877; they had four children, two preceding ther mother to that home above. She joined the church when quite young. The last office she held there was treasurer and she kept the treasury book until her work on earth was ended. She leaves to mourn her husband and two children, Tommy and Miss Lena, near Lewis; one brother, Lon McElwrath and a host of friends. Her funeral was preached by Rev. Wm. Briggs at Drake's Chapel and she was laid to rest in the cemetery there on June 3, 1907. WILEY, Martha A. 1836 - 1926 Miss Martha A. Wiley died at the home of her nephew, J. W. Jennings, on North 2nd street, at 11:15 a.m., Monday, with the infirmities of old age. She had been gradually failing for several years, and had been blind for three years, only able to distinguish light from day. She however retained all of her other faculties and thoroughly enjoyed the visits of the neighbors and friends, also regretted much that she was unable to read any more. Her funeral was conducted Tuesday afternoon from Drake's Chapel by Rev. Selah. Interment in the cemetery near by. She was buried within a few hundred yards of her birthplace, as she was born on the old Wm. Wiley home place, November 10 1836, living to be 90 years, 2 months and 17 days of age. This being an unusual record to have so long and then be buried so near the place of her birth. She was the last of a family of eight children. She had lived in Henry County all of her life, some of the time in Lewis Station and for the past 18 years, at the home of Mr. Jennings, who with his wife and son have given her devoted care, such as only a son would give. She was converted in her youth and united with the M. E. church, South. She was a devout Christian and loved all about her. She was rich with memories of the early days of our county and could tell vividly of the hardships and experiences of the pioneers. WILEY, Minnie E. 1875 - 1905 On January 7, 1905 our dear sister, Minnie E. Wiley of Quarles, entered into rest. She possessed so many excellent virtues her death outght not to pass unnoticed. Born in Henry County near where she died. She was 29 years and 15 days of age and had always enjoyed good health. She was baptized into Quarles Baptist Church when she was 18 and at the time of her death was Sunday School teacher for the infant class, which was very dear to her. Her last sickness was lingering and painful and she made a remarkable fight, but the end was inevitable. Her husband, R. G. Wiley, she won from one of the very best families in Missouri. She was a congenial and model wife. She was born Dec. 26, 1875 and married September 2, 1898. Two dear little children were given them. A father, mother, sister, husband and dear little daughter Evelyn and a host of friends are left to mourn. Burial at Drake's Chapel. WILEY, Monroe 1847 - 1903 Another gloom has been thrown over the community by the loss of an excellent man, Monroe Wiley. Born on the farm southwest of Lewis in 1847; died September 18, 1903 of a complication of diseases. He lived on the farm until he was united in marriage with Miss Emma A. Lewis, March 9, 1876, when he moved to Lewis and has been manager of the D. B. Pigg general merchandising store and made friends every day, being a much beloved man. Two daughters - Mrs. Emma Pollard of Barnard, this state, and Miss Lelia, who is left with her mother. All that skilled physicians and loved ones could do was done, but to no avail; the Lord had marked him for his own. Funeral at Drake's Chapel and the grave was covered with flowers by young ladies. He was a brother of Mrs. L. W. Good of Clinton. WILEY, Robert George 1868 - 1940 Well-Known Farmer - deacon of Quarles Baptist Church - Ten Years S. S. Superintendent - R. G. Wiley of East Ohio Street, who had undergone a serious operation last November, and had been critically ill the past three weeks, died at his home at 5:00 a.m. Thursday, April 4, 1940. He had bravely borne his cross of acute pain and was ready to set sail for eternal shores at the dawning of a new day. Robert George Wiley was born in Clinton May 23, 1868, the son of Abraham and Angeline Woolfolk Wiley, prominent citizens of the community. In early manhood he was converted and united with the Drakes Chapel, later moving his membership to the Quarles Baptist Church, where he became a Christian leader, participating in all of the activities of the Quarles Church as well as the Tebo Baptist Association. He was a deacon of the Quarles Church until his death, and represented Quarles Church in the Tebo Baptist Association. He and Miss Minnie Land were married September 27, 1898. To this union one child was born, Mrs. Evelyn Holmes, now of Sacramento, Calif., who with her daughter, the only grandchild of Mr. Wiley, survives. His first wife died in 1905 and February 23, 1910, Miss Mary Ellen Griffith, sister of the late Water Griffith, lovely and gracious, became his bride. They went to Fowler, Colo., after they marriage, where they lived eight years, returning to Henry County when Mrs. Wiley's father died. They bought Mrs. Wiley's paternal home, the Griffith farm, 3 1/2 miles north of Clinton. This Mr. Wiley remodeled into a modern home which became known far and near for its hospitality and gracious living. It was the center of the Christian social life, its influence radiating through the countryside. Mr. Wiley was a superior farmer and stockman, his barns being neat and sturdy. This, with its well cultivated acres, made it one of the show places of Henry County. They moved to Clinton in 1936 and the home place is owned today by Roy Moore. In Clinton, Mr. Wiley was in the milk and produce business until his health failed. He was a man of great kindness and ambition, possessed of a vital energy that always made living an intense thing for him. He was a good man, possessing many fine traits known best to his devoted family, and admired in him by friends and neighbors. He was always interested in the schools of his community and the progress of young people whom he always thoroughly enjoyed. He was superintendent of the Quarles Baptist Sunday school for 10 years and lived a life that could be called an open book, clean, honest and well intentioned - a real heritage for his children. Mr. Wiley is survived by his widow; two sons, Walter of the home and Robert of Columbia; two daughters, Mrs. Holmes, of Sacramento, Calif., and Mrs. Edna Billings of Clinton; one grandchild, Valla Mae Holmes; one brother, Charlie Wiley, of Calhoun and an only sister, Miss Margaret Wiley, of Lewis Station. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Homer Delozier, assisted by Rev. R. M. Webdell, at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Clinton Baptist Church, and the body was laid to rest at Englewood in the Griffith lot. Tom and Will Kinyon, Dwight Lane, Clarence Shobe, Carl Tillman, George Howell served as active pallbearers and Cecil Cameron, Jake Kimes, Will Scherff, S. W. Riffel, J. W. Parks and John Wolff served in an honorary capacity. WILEY, Stella 1886 - 1904 Miss Stella Wiley died March 14 at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Wiley, 1 1/2 miles east of Lewis Station, her disease being heart failure, with which she had been troubled for several years. Stella was the third child of Mr. and Mrs. Wiley and the youngest one living. A brother preceded her to that faraway shore several years ago. Stella was 17 and was a bright, intelligent and affectionate child. Burial at Drake Chapel cemetery. WILEY, Thomas J. 1839 - 1928 Sunday evening, April 15, 1928, marks the passing of Thomas J. Wiley, one of Henry county's oldest and most respected citizens. He was born June 29th, 1839, being 88 years, 9 months and 6 days old at the time of his death. He was the son of James and Martha Wiley, pioneer settlers of this county, who came here in the early thirties, and who died many years ago. To them were born six children - four sons and two daughters, all of whom have laid down the burdens of this life and entered into the Great Beyond, except one - John F. Wiley, who lives on the old home place, one mile southeast of Lewis Station, and with whom Thos. J. made his home. Uncle Tom, as he was familiarly known, was never married. He was a man of high honor and industrious habits. His friends were numbered by his acquaintances. He was known for his kindly acts and generous service to those in need. He had been in failing health for a year or more, but the last week he failed rapidly until the end came. He was an old Confederate soldier, having joined General Price's Army at Springfield, Mo., in 1861, with W. C. Wiley, Fed Goff and others from this county. He was in the company of Captain Norvel Spangler, and at the close of the war, he came home and settled down in private life, where he was as true to his country as he was to the cause for which he fought. By his stalwart manhood and exemplary citizenship he has built a monument to his memory, which shall stand as long as time lasts. His funeral was held at Drake's Chapel, Monday, April 16th, at 3 o'clock p.m. Rev. Holland, of the Methodist church at Calhoun, conducted the service in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing friends. The remains were buried in the cemetery at Drake's Chapel. Let us cherish kindly his many virtues and throw the mantle of charity over his few faults, if any such there be, that when we are called upon to meet the summons, 'we may wrap the drapery of our couch about us and lie down to pleasant dreams.' - J. M. 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