Mrs. John Annan, a Resident of This County for 53 Years, Passes Away.
The death of Mrs. John Annan last Saturday evening closed a life that had long been associated with the history of Page county and this vicinity. Though a woman who left her home but seldom, she raised a family of children during the pioneer days of this county and gave a kindly welcome to all who came to her door. Living to a place in life where she could look back on the years spent with her children, grandchildren , and great grandchildren and have nothing but a feeling of satisfaction with what a life of living for ones family can bring. The following obituary was read during the funeral, services, which took place at the family home on North 15th St., Monday afternoon at two o'clock.
Sophia Myers was born Feb. 8, 1844 in Barthlomew county, Ind., and was the daughter of Lewis and Catherine Myers. She spent her childhood days in Indiana and removed with her parents to Iowa in 1861. She was married to John Annan Jan.,8, 1863. To this union were horn four sons, Lewis, Henry, George and William. They resided on the farm near Clarinda for 46 years. Removed to their present home 5 years ago this February.
She passed away Feb. 21st at 7 p. m., surrounded by her husband and all her children. She also leaves ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Mr. Williamson conducted the services, and a mixed quartet consisting of Mrs. J. W. Cozad, Miss Amie Chiles, Mr. Harry Jones and Mr. Guy Lain gave a very pretty selection. The body was laid to rest in the Clarinda cemetery north of this city which overlooks the valley in which so much of her life had been spent, and which is so near the places that she had so long called home.

CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 26, 1914