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Lyda May JOHNSON

Female 1869 - 1942  (73 years)


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  1. 1.  Lyda May JOHNSON was born on 3 May 1869 in Adams County, Indiana, United States; died on 7 Jun 1942 in Monroe, Adams, Indiana, United States; was buried after 7 Jun 1942 in Ray Cemetery, Monroe, Adams County, Indiana.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Lyda May Johnson Watkinswas born May 3, 1869, in Adams county, Ind., where she spent the greater part of her life.

    In 1890 she was united in marriage to Frederic L. Watkins. To this union wereborn five children: Violey who died in infancy; Marion LeRoy, of Bourbon, Ind.;Leona who died in infancy; Mrs. Forrest Ray, of Monroe, Ind.; and Chester Nathan, of Muncie, Ind.

    During her early life she became a follower of Jesus. And having remained loyal to Him every moment since, has gone to be with Him.

    She departed this life at 4:10 a.m., Sunday, June 7, 1942 at the age of 73 years, one month and four days.

    She leaves besides the husband and three children, two brothers, Marion Johnson, of Ashley, Ind., and John Johnson, of near Monroe, Ind.; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren and seven step-grandchildren.

    A great similarity exists between her death and that of her mother. Both died from the same cause - cancer. Both died a few minutes after 4 a.m. Both died in the same corner of the same room. Both were 73 years of age at death. Both left three children - two sons and one daughter. Both left nine grandchildren.

    The following verses were written by her son, Marion, at the time of his mother's death and were read at that time. The same verses are to be read now--

    Mother's gone to be in glory,
    Where her blessed Savior is,
    Where no sorrow, pain or hunger,
    Have a place but Jesus lives.
    ---
    Where the angels sing His praises;
    Where the sun shines evermore;
    And the flowers bloom forever,
    Over on that other shore.
    ---
    Ever blessed be her memory,
    Cherished through the coming years;
    'Til we meet her, waiting, watching.
    Far beyond this vale of tears.

    Buried:
    Mrs. Lyda May Watkins, 73, wife of Fred L. Watkins, died at 4:10 o'clock Sunday morning at her home in Monroe. She was a lifelong resident of Adams county.

    Surviving besides the husband are two sons, Marion L. Watkins of Bourbon and Chester N. Watkins of Muncie; one daughter, Mrs. Forest Ray of Monroe; two brothers, Marion E. Johnson of Ashley and John E. Johnson of near Monroe; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
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    Original Source: Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams Co, IN; Monday, 8 June 1942

    Lyda married Frederick Leonard WATKINS in 1890. Frederick (son of Nathan W WATKINS and Celma PARR) was born on 16 Aug 1867 in Logan County, Ohio, United States; died on 28 Apr 1944 in Adams County, Indiana, United States; was buried in Monroe, Adams, Indiana. United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Notes:

    Residence:
    Listed as Fred and Lida M. Watkins; they had been married for eight years, and two of four children were still living.

    Residence:
    Listed as Fred and Lattie M. Watkins

    Children:
    1. Marion Leroy WATKINS was born on 30 Aug 1892 in Adams County, Indiana, United States; died in 1977 in Adams County, Indiana, United States; was buried in 1977 in Ray Cemetery, Monroe, Adams County, Indiana.
    2. Lessie A. WATKINS was born on 12 Jun 1896 in Decatur, Adams, Indiana, United States; died on 1 Nov 1959 in Monroe, Adams, Indiana, United States; was buried in Berne, Adams, Indiana, United States.
    3. Chester Nathan WATKINS was born on 20 Jun 1901 in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, United States; died in Nov 1973 in New Brighton, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried in Rochester, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States.

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