YATES, Phoebe A.
[Batavia Herald, Kane
Co, IL 19 April, 1894]
Death of Mrs. Phoebe A. YATES.
Mrs. Phoebe Ann YATES was born in Chemung Co., N.Y., Dec. 31st, 1818,
and died in Batavia, Ill., April 16th, 1894, of cancer of the
throat.
She was the mother of six children, only one of whom survives, Mrs.
Louisa COOK, of Wenona, Ill., who tenderly cared for her during her last
illness.
Mrs. YATES has been a resident of Batavia for about 40 years, and a
member of the Christian church more than 20 years. Her suffering was
intense, but she bore it patiently in the hope of a blessed immortality.
The funeral was held at the Christian church, Wednesday, at 2 p.m.,
conducted by Rev. R. E. Thomas. The remains were laid to rest in the
East Side cemetery.
Mrs. COOK desires to thank the neighbors and friends for their
sympathy and assistance during her mother’s
illness.
