Home > United States of America > Washington > Lewis County > Centralia > Greenwood Memorial Park > Amanda Lee Sizemore Self

Amanda Lee Sizemore Self

View larger map

Birth	:	4 May 1886 Covington, Covington City, Virginia, USA
Death	:	6 Aug 1961 Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Memorial Park, Centralia, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.7372017, -122.9824982
Description	:	Grandmother of my husband, Dennis Brown. Amanda was the daughter of Owen & Charlotte (Belcher) Sizemore. Her first marriage was to Franklin Jackson "Jack" Perrine in Alleghany Co, VA on February 28, 1907. His name has also been shown as Frank Jackson "Jack," and other variations. She and Jack lived in Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, where their daughter, Elsie, was born on March 3, 1909. Jack, an alcoholic, often had uncontrollable fits of rage, sometimes resulting in mistreatment of Amanda and Elsie. Late one cold winter night, Jack came home in a drunken state. ... Read More	Grandmother of my husband, Dennis Brown. Amanda was the daughter of Owen & Charlotte (Belcher) Sizemore. Her first marriage was to Franklin Jackson "Jack" Perrine in Alleghany Co, VA on February 28, 1907. His name has also been shown as Frank Jackson "Jack," and other variations. She and Jack lived in Covington, Alleghany Co, VA, where their daughter, Elsie, was born on March 3, 1909. Jack, an alcoholic, often had uncontrollable fits of rage, sometimes resulting in mistreatment of Amanda and Elsie. Late one cold winter night, Jack came home in a drunken state. He threatened to kill Amanda and went to the woodshed for his ax. This time Amanda grabbed Elsie, ran and leaped off the front porch, raced blindly into the woods, and hid in some brush. She looked back and could see Jack silhouetted in the doorway, holding his ax. She and Elsie were lightly clothed and not prepared for the cold night and snow covered ground. It was so dark she could hardly see, but she had to make her way through the brush and woods to the home of her parents. She avoided the road, where she could see the light from his lantern as he searched for her. Somehow she made it to her parent's home. Later, after he had sobered up, Jack came by the house and wanted to take her back home, but Amanda's father, Owen, wouldn't allow him to see her. Subsequently, her family rented an entire railroad car to travel to Washington State. Owen wanted to take part in the "timber rush" in the great northwest. To avoid any problems with Jack, he arranged for Amanda and Elsie to board the train in another town. After spending a short time in Washington, Amanda's mother, Charlotte, returned to VA. In 1910 Amanda and her daughter, Elsie, were living with her father, while he worked in a logging camp in Lewis County. It was there she met a young widower, David Self, ten years older than herself, who was living in a boarding house down the street. (Amanda's father & some of her siblings eventually returned to VA.) David and Amanda lived in Lewis County, Washington, in the Chehalis and Centralia area. They had five daughters, Dorothy, Agnes, Bertha, Virginia, and Vivian, as well as an infant who was still-born. David was like a father to Amanda's infant daughter, Elsie, who grew up with her half-sisters. David worked as an engineer on a logging train, but had to quit after he was injured by a log that rolled on him. He then became a plumber and steam fitter. Like his father, he was also good at carpentry work and built a house near Chehalis. Amanda & David's daughter, Agnes (my mother-in-law), always talked about how patient & loving her mother was with all of her girls. She recalled how her mother would say, "Okay, girls, let's get the house cleaned up so we can go play." David died in Centralia on November 19, 1941. Amanda lived 20 years more. She always wanted to go back to VA to see her parents and visit relatives, but never had that opportunity. She was visiting her daughter, Vivian Heryford, in Klamath Falls, Oregon, when she had a heart attack. They called an ambulance to take her to Hillside hospital where she died about two hours later. The Daily Chronicle (Centralia, WA) Mon. Aug. 7, 1961 "SUCCUMBS IN OREGON A long time Centralia resident, Mrs. David (Mandalee) Self, 75, died Sunday at Klamath Falls, Ore., where she had been visiting. Mrs. Self was born May 4, 1886, in Covington, Va. The deceased had lived in Centralia for 51 years. The family home is at 524 South Gold St. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Elsie Moffett, Los Angeles; Mrs. Vivian Heryford, Klamath Falls; Mrs. Agnes Brown, Puyallup; Mrs. Bertha Towner, Mrs. Dorothy Sapp, and Mrs. Virginia Sloan, all of Centralia; 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services are to be Wednesday at 11 a.m., at the Sticklin Funeral Home in Centralia. The Rev. Otto Bright will officiate and interment will be at Greenwood Memorial Park."

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Amanda Lee Sizemore Self's memorial?
Amanda Lee Sizemore Self's memorial is located at: Greenwood Memorial Park, Centralia, Lewis County, USA.
When did Amanda Lee Sizemore Self death?
Amanda Lee Sizemore Self death on 6 Aug 1961 in Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Amanda Lee Sizemore Self's memorial?
Latitude: 46.7372017
Longitude: -122.9824982

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

David Wilson Self

(1876 - 1941)

Siblings

William M Sizemore

(1876 - 1931)

Children

Dorothy Lee Self Sapp

(1910 - 1994)

Agnes Charlotte Self Brown

(1912 - 2002)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Greenwood Memorial Park
Centralia, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7372017, -122.9824982

2. Mountain View Cemetery
Centralia, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7289009, -122.9843979

3. Pioneer Cemetery
Centralia, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7290300, -122.9898100

4. Washington Lawn Cemetery
Centralia, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7209320, -122.9606040

5. Cogdil Family Cemetery
Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7747010, -122.8826590

6. Grand Mound Cemetery
Rochester, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8213997, -123.0199966

7. Greenwood Cemetery
Chehalis, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6511002, -122.9389038

8. Claquato Cemetery
Chehalis, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6469002, -123.0216980

9. Newaukum Hill Cemetery
Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6338980, -122.9768320

10. Fern Hill Cemetery
Chehalis, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6366710, -122.9418560

11. Lincoln Creek Cemetery
Galvin, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7604700, -123.1446600

12. Forest Grove Cemetery
Tenino, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8254580, -122.8497110

13. Chehalis Tribal Cemetery
Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8068570, -123.1602260

14. Secena Cemetery
Oakville, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8061600, -123.1611900

15. Finn Hill Cemetery
Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7564011, -123.1919022

16. Mima Prairie Pioneer Cemetery
Mima, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8724403, -123.0611649

17. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Bunker, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6088840, -123.0863790

18. Thurston County Poor Farm Cemetery
Littlerock, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8861790, -123.0225100

19. Napavine Cemetery
Napavine, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5817000, -122.9039000

20. Deskins Family Cemetery
Chehalis, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6878000, -122.7530000

21. Benn Cemetery
Oakville, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8303540, -123.2239950

22. Oakville Pioneer Cemetery
Oakville, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8318939, -123.2229996

23. Oakville Final Rest Memorial Cemetery
Oakville, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8323060, -123.2240030

24. Dryad Cemetery
Dryad, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6467667, -123.2665329