WHITE, Lizzie (Keifer) - b. March 6, 1862 - d. Octoer 25, 1929

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Howard Courant
November 7, 1929

Elk Falls Reflector: Lizzie Crain Keifer was born at Springfield, Clark County, Ohio on March 6, 1862, and passed out of this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. P. Hill, at Liberty, Missouri, October 25, 1929, age 67 years, 7 months and 19 days.

The family resided in Illinois, Missouri and Kansas, coming to Elk county in 1884.  July 17th of that year she was married to Thomas Perry White.  To this union were born four children--Nannie Mae, Ida Gertrude, John Marshall and Lofton Elliott.

Marshall's death occurred in 1904.  Nannie Patterson passed away in 1919 and Lofton in 1920.  Thus three times great sorrow came into the lives of Mr. and Mrs. White.  This leaves one daughter, Mrs. E. P. Hill, three grandchildren, Roberta Hill, George and Betty Patterson, and her husband to mourn the loss of an affectionate wife, mother and grandmother.

She was loyal to her faith, being a member of the Church of Christ Scientist, yet she was friendly to the church of Elk Falls.  She was a very kind hearted woman, and was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.

She was a faithful member of Ladonia Chapter No. 43, Order of Eastern Star, of which she was a Past Worthy Matron.  She was also an active member of the Nota Bena club, and had been for a number of years.  She and her husband were noted for their hospitality and it was a delight to be entertained in their home.

She will be greatly missed in the home, in the Chapter, in the Club and in the community.  The funeral services were held in the Methodist church, Sunday, October 27th, at two o'clock in the afternoon.

Rec. Oliver Cook of Severy gave the scripture reading and offered prayer and Newton Hill made a brief talk.  The male quartette sang three numbers.  The impressive Eastern Star ritualistic service was used.  Interment was in the family lot in the Elk Falls cemetery.