The State Journal Register, Springfield, Illinois Page 3 (July 4, 1926)

MRS. MELISSA ANDERSON DIES

Special to The State Journal.

Jacksonville, July 4,--Mrs. Melissa J. Anderson, 79, prominent lifetime resident of Morgan county, died at 10 o'clock this morning at the home of her son, Alfred Anderson, one and one-half miles west of Chapin, following a long illness.

Mrs. Anderson was born Sept. 19, 1847, a daughter of Charles and Margaret Holliday. She was married to James Anderson when a young girl. He preceded her in death twenty-five years ago. She was a member of Chapin M. E. church.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Ella Drake, Chapin; one son, Alfred; and the following brother and sisters; Willis Holliday, of this city; J. G. Holliday, Chapin; Mrs. Annie Rand, of Missouri; Mrs. Margaret Moody, Chapin, and Mrs. E D. Funk, Chapin.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the home of her son, Rev. J. F. Langton officiating. Interment at Chapin.

Mrs. Daisy Anderson, Chapin route one, widow of William T. Anderson, died at 4:35 a.m. Wednesday at Passavant hospital where she became a patient Monday. She was 79 years of age.

Mrs. Anderson was born in Scott county Feb. 2, 1898, daughter of Pernel and Susan Dunham Taylor. She was married to Mr. Anderson Jan. 9, 1919, and he died in June of 1959. Surviving are two children, Marion, wife of Herman Lakamp of Chapin, and Dr. Claude T. Anderson, San Antonio, Texas. There are seven grandchildren. A brother, Claude Taylor, preceded in death.

Mrs. Anderson was a member of the Chapin Christian church.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Williamson Funeral Home with interment to be in Chapin cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Chapin Christian church or Passavant Hospital.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday.

Submitted by: Cheryl (Curtis) Behrend