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Amanda J. “Aunt Jennie” Davis Kellenbarger

Birth	:	5 Apr 1856 Illinois, USA
Death	:	20 Nov 1940 Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Bunkers Memory Gardens Cemetery, Las Vegas, Clark County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.2463989, -115.2514038
Plot	:	Original Section #55
Description	:	Amanda J. Davis was born April 5, 1856 near Oquaku, Illinois and departed this life in the Murphy Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa, November 20, 1940. The body was brought to the Comer Funeral Home where it lay in state until the hour of the funeral. She was the daughter of James and Hannah Davis. She lived in her childhood home in Illinois unto the spring of 1882 when she moved with her parents to Iowa After living south of Emerson for four years she, with her parents and sister, Hattie, moved to Emerson. Here the two sisters devotedly... Read More	Amanda J. Davis was born April 5, 1856 near Oquaku, Illinois and departed this life in the Murphy Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa, November 20, 1940. The body was brought to the Comer Funeral Home where it lay in state until the hour of the funeral. She was the daughter of James and Hannah Davis. She lived in her childhood home in Illinois unto the spring of 1882 when she moved with her parents to Iowa After living south of Emerson for four years she, with her parents and sister, Hattie, moved to Emerson. Here the two sisters devotedly cared for their parents in their declining years. After the death of their parents, their father dying in September of 1896 and their mother five months later, they kept the home until the marriage of the sister Jennie to C. W. Kellenbarger June 8, 1904. Mrs. Kellenbarger was converted in early life and untied with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church near her childhood home in Illinois. After coming to Emerson to reside she united with the Methodist Episcopal Church and was a faithful and devoted member and a regular attendant at all of its services as long as her health permitted. The radio brough her much comfort in her declining years. She was kind and sympathetic and always ready to assist in homes where there was sickness or sorrow. She was a great reader. When the Women's Relief Corps was organized in Emerson, 50 years ago she with there sisters became charter members. She served as president and help other offices of responsible at various times. After the death of Mr. Kellenbarger, January 2, 1924, she kept her home, living alone until the past years. She had may friends and relatives and her home was a meeting place for birthdays and anniversary parties. Her last illness dated from January, 1938, but she was not confined to her bed until August 1940. At the time he was a great sufferer but she bore it with Christian fortitude. She was always patient and considerate for those who cared for her. The doctors and nurses soon adopted the name of "Aunt Jennie", the familiar name by which she was known by many people of her community. there are two surviving sisters of the family of 12 children. Mrs. Emma Straight of Mount Ayr, who was at her bedside during her last hours, the other Mrs. Elba Swisher of Elliott was not able to present. There are many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends who mourn her passing. Burial was in the Emerson Cemetery. Malvern Leader, Malvern, Iowa, November 28, 1940, page 9

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Amanda J. “Aunt Jennie” Davis Kellenbarger's memorial is located at: Bunkers Memory Gardens Cemetery, Las Vegas, Clark County, USA.
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Amanda J. “Aunt Jennie” Davis Kellenbarger death on 20 Nov 1940 in Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 36.2463989
Longitude: -115.2514038

Family Members:

Parent

James R. Davis

(1809 - 1895)

Hannah McCullough Davis

(1819 - 1896)

Spouse

Siblings

Mary Catherine Davis McMullin

(1837 - 1908)

Hattie E. Davis

(1851 - 1928)

Elba D. Davis Swisher

(1853 - 1945)

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