Nancy Jane (Hatfield) Wells
Leon Reporter, Leon, Iowa
Thursday, June 25, l925
NANCY JANE HATFIELD was born January l5, l845, near Knoxville, Kentucky. She departed this life June l4, l925, at the home of her daughter, MRS. G.W. POUSH, near Lamoni, Iowa. At the time of her death she was 80 years, 4 months and 29 days of age.
In June, l863, she was united in marriage to ROBERT WELLS, who preceded her to the Great Beyond eleven months ago. To this union were born five children: WILLIAM WELLS, of Davis City; MRS. G.W. POUSH, Lamoni, Iowa; MRS. MINNIE DANIELS, deceased; MRS. A.A. BUELL, Oceanside, California; and a daughter dying in infancy. She leaves to mourn her loss, her three children, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Years ago she dedicated her life to God and became a member of Bethel Baptist Church. After moving to Davis City, she brought her membership to the Baptist Church. She was ever a kind and loyal worker and would have done so much more had her health permitted.
Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church at Davis City, Iowa, June l5, l925. Interment in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
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