AYLOR, Lillie May: Died 1953

AYLOR, HARMAN, COOK, GILBERT

Posted By: Volunteer: Sherri
Date: 5/7/2018 at 02:37:20

MRS. JOHN AYLOR PASSES AWAY AT HUMBOLDT HOSPITAL, SATURDAY

The community was saddened by the death of Mrs. John Aylor, Saturday in the Humboldt Hospital, where she had been confined since January 5th. She had suffered a stroke following an operation, and her condition became serious a few days before her passing.

Funeral services were held in the Christian Church Monday afternoon, with the Rev. B.F. Parnell in charge of the service. Interment was made in the Table Rock cemetery.

Pallbearers included Jay Mehlin, Harry Wilcox, Harold Smith, Jerry Dvorak, Marvin Kent and Wm. Alderman. Flowers were in charge of Mrs. Cleo Deubelbeiss and Mrs. Laura Day.

Music included duet selections by Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Bonham, accompanied by Mrs. C.W. Covault.

Obituary.

Lillie May Harman Aylor, daughter of Joseph and Sarah Harman, was born June 18, 1872, in Van Buren county, Iowa. At the age of nine she came to Nebraska City with her parents, where they lived four years. They came to Johnson county near Ella Creek where they lived two years; they then moved to Pawnee County and settled in Clear Creek neighborhood.

In 1892 she was united in marriage to John L. Aylor. To this union two daughters were born, Mrs. Alma Cook of Denber, Colo., and Mrs. Mary Gilbert of Table Rock. They lived in the Cedar Creek neighborhood until 1903, when they moved to a farm 3 1/2 miles northwest of Table Rock.

In 1935 they moved to their present home in Table Rock.

Mrs. Aylor passed away Febr. 21, 1953 in the Humboldt Hospital after a severe illness which began January 5 of this year. She is survived by her husband, John Aylor, and two daughters, seven grand-children, eleven great grand-children, two sisters, one brother and many nieces and nephews and friends.

Mrs. Aylor was industrious, an immaculate house-keeper and a very commendable helpmate to her good husband. She was a loving mother, always desiring the best for her children and care given her by hher loved ones in her last illness indicated she had meant much to them. Her memory remains to bless all who knew her. She was a member of the Table Rock Christian Church.

Source: "The Hazel Stanford Obituary Collection", Pg. 10, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA