Hancock County Historical Society Siegfried III
Page 42FOUNTAIN GREEN, Nov. 20th. -- The body of Mrs. Andrew Henry (Julia Geddes), who passed away Friday at her home in Peoria, was brought Sunday morning to the home of her nephew, Allen Geddes, and Mrs. Geddes. Mrs. Henry was born and raised in this community, she being the youngest child of Col. and Mrs. Rebecca Geddes. All this family have passed away except one sister, Mrs. Laura Brandon. Deceased had reached the age of 83 and although she had not been well for some time her condition was not serious until about ten days ago. She was preceded in death by her husband and one son, Harry and is survived by two sons, Guy and Bruce and two daughters, Mae and Lola, also a nephew, Jay O'dell who was taken into her home when only a little boy and given the tender love and care the same as if he had been her own. Burial took place at McConnell cemetery Sunday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, Rev. Thompson officiating.
