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CRAMLET, Katie P.: Died 1974

CRAMLET, BIRCH, WILLIAMS, FESSLER, THOMPSON

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VAN BUREN COUNTY REGISTER
Phone 293-3197
KEOSAUQUA, IOWA 52565
THURSDAY, SEPT. 6, 1974

KATIE P. CRAMLET

Mrs. Katie P. Cramlet, daughter of Absolem and Margaret Birch Williams, was born on March 6, 1878 near Libertyville and departed this life Saturday, August 31, 1974, at her home north of Douds at the age of 96.

On March 2, 1898, she was married to Frank C. Cramlet. They moved to 1903 to the farm home where had resided ever since. Mr. Cramlet passed away in 1941. A son, Leland, and three brothers, Logan, Mahlon and Clyde Williams also preceded her in death.

Remaining to cherish her memory are her son, Ross and daughter-in-law Harriette of Des Moines, a granddaughter, Mrs. Karen Fessler and great-grandsons Curren and Adam Fessler of Lynchburg, Va., a niece, Mrs. Dorothy Thompson of Ames, other relatives and many friends.

As a child, Mrs. Cramlet attended the dedication of the Mt. Moriah Church and was an active member until the church closed. She then transferred her membership to Christ United Methodist Church in Douds. She was also a member of the Douds Community Ladies Aid and the local Birthday Club. She was well known for her quilting, which she continued to do until very recently and her quilts and rugs were frequent contributions to local church bazaars.

She will be remembered for her devotion to her home and family and her willingness to lend a hand to anyone in need.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1974 at 4 p.m. at Mt. Moriah Church with the Rev. Harold Harryman and the Rev. Donald Strauch officiating. Interment was in mt. Moriah Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of Pedrick Funeral Home, Douds.

Source: "Slutts Book", Pg. 142, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA


 

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