Mrs. Sarah Clarissa THOMAS, aged widow of Larkin H. THOMAS, died at 4:45 o'clock this morning at her home in Shiloh Township. Her age was 82y 10m 16d.

She was born July 29, 1854, and spent her entire life as a resident of Jefferson County.

She was united in marriage with Larkin H. THOMAS, who preceded her in death in 1921.

Her father and mother, James Edward and Mary E. BROWN, both died many years ago.

An excellent and respected woman, she was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 Thursday morning at New Hope Church, conducted by Rev. Bird GREEN, and interment will follow in I.O.O.F. Cemetery at Woodlawn. The body will remain at Myers Chapel until ten 0'clock Thursday morning. Mrs. THOMAS is survived by one brother, Manford BROWN of Mt. Vernon,one sister, Mrs. Celesta MORGAN of Iowa, and 8 grandchildren.

Source: Mt. Vernon, IL Register News
Date: Wednesday, June 15, 1937
Submitted by: Mary Zinzilieta