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Mary C. Royster
Mary
Catherine Royster died at her home in Buncombe, Ill., Sunday. Mrs.
Royster had been in poor health for several months, having suffered a
paralytic stroke from which she never recovered.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Mt. Zion Baptist Church
near Buncombe, with Rev. Hobart Peterson officiating. Interment was
made in the cemetery nearby. Pall bearers were Willis Pearce, Frank
Pearce, Lawrence Cummings, George Stone, Arlie Grant and Herbert
Ragsdale.
The
following obituary was read at the service:
Mary
Catherine Pulliam was born to David M. and Martha Wickline Pulliam,
October 11, 1878 at Nashville, Illinois, and departed this life Jun 13,
1948 at her home in Buncombe, Illinois, at the age of 69 years, 8 months
and 2 days. She was married to James Royster, who preceded her in death
two and a half years ago. To this union was born seven children of whom
five are living, namely David of Winnebago, Ill.; Mildren Jagade of
Chicago; Lloyd of Rockford, Ill,; Maude Mullinax of Chicago and Charles
of Buncombe, with whom she lived at the time of her death. Martha and
Blanche preceded her in death some years ago. She also leaves eleven
grandchildren, Max, Mary, Anna Lou, Afton and Shirley Royster of
Winnebago; Bonnie, Patsy and Carl Mullinax of Chicago; Marie, James and
Lewis of Buncombe. She also leaves three great grandchildren, a step
mother, three half sisters and one half brother, also a host of other
relatives and friends to mourn her passing.
She
professed faith in Christ 43 years ago and united with Mt. Zion Baptist
Church and remained a faithful member until her death. She and her
husband moved from Union County to Buncombe, Ill., soon after their
marriage and spent the remainder of their lives in that community.
She
was a good mother, friend and neighbor to all. She will be greatly
missed, but her loved ones’ loss is her gain.
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