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- Obit from Newspaper dated Tuesday, March 13, 1956
BELLE ANNA (TOWSLEY) MARSHALL OBITUARY
Belle Anna Towsley was born August 24, 1867, in McClean County, Illinois, to Warren and Hannah Towsley.
She entered into rest on March 1, 1956, aged 88 years, 6 months, 6 days.
She was married to Charles S, Marshall on May 15, 1887. To this union were born eight children. Of these, two sons preceded her in death.
Surviving are four daughters and two sons, Mable Pemberton, Marion Illinois; M.L. Marshall, Bridgewater, South Dakota; C.G. Marshall, Beardstown, Illinois; Flossie Baity, Salem, Iowa; Alda Corry, St Louis, Missouri; and Lena Babcock. Morton Grove, Illinois; and five step-sons and daughters,
Also one sister Clyde Johnson, Bloomington, Illinois; two half-sisters, Mrs. Bertha Purdy, Rinard, Illinois; Mrs. Cora Whitlock, Cisne, Illinois; two-half brothers, John Towsley, Pocatello, Idaho, and Rolla Towsley, Danville, Illinois.
Her descendants include 16 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Also left to mourn her passing is a host of other relatives and friends.
On April 14, 1943, she was married to Harry B, Higgason who survives her.
She was a faithful member of Indian Prairie Missionary Baptist Church for 60 years. She was ever kind and helpful to all who needed her. It was a great source of joy to serve others. All who knew her will ever call her name blessed.
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1867 - 1956 (88 years)
