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Effie Christina Pierce Purdy

Birth	:	17 Jan 1915 Dillonvale, Jefferson County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	29 Sep 1985 Westerville, Franklin County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Belmont County Memorial Park, Saint Clairsville, Belmont County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.0642014, -80.8352966
Description	:	Effie Christina Pierce Effie Christina Pierce was born January 17, 1915 in Dillonvale, Ohio, the youngest of four children born to Mabel Johnston Pierce (1887-1965) and Christopher Columbus Pierce (1878-1954). Her father was a stationary engineer for the railroad and they eventually settled permanently on Markatan Street in Flushing, Belmont County, Ohio. Effie attended school to the eighth grade at which time her father, who was supporting a family during the Great Depression, believed his children had enough schooling and should get a job. Effie took a babysitting job for her cousin... Read More	Effie Christina Pierce Effie Christina Pierce was born January 17, 1915 in Dillonvale, Ohio, the youngest of four children born to Mabel Johnston Pierce (1887-1965) and Christopher Columbus Pierce (1878-1954). Her father was a stationary engineer for the railroad and they eventually settled permanently on Markatan Street in Flushing, Belmont County, Ohio. Effie attended school to the eighth grade at which time her father, who was supporting a family during the Great Depression, believed his children had enough schooling and should get a job. Effie took a babysitting job for her cousin Norris Johnston, son of Johnnie Clifford Johnston in Barberton, Ohio for a time. She met her future husband, Lawrence Purdy, at a square dance she attended on a double date. They were married September 7, 1932 in Wellsburg, West Virginia and settled in with Lawrence's parents on a small farm with a tourist business in Lloydsville, Ohio. Lawrence went to work as an insurance salesman for a time. Their first child, Betty Ann was born January 13, 1934 and a second child, George Louis was born October 25, 1937. Lawrence was drafted into the Army during WWII. During that time Effie managed the farm and business as well as taking care of the children and participating in the Red Cross volunteer activities to support the troops since Lawrence's parents had both passed away. Lawrence became Belmont County Recorder upon his return from the Army and their third child, Jane Lee was born December 6, 1948. During the following years Effie was an active participant in many business ventures with her husband, renting rooms in motels and moving, fixing up, and decorating houses to be resold. Lawrence passed away November 27, 1972 when he was shot by a burglar at his place of business, the Rae Ann Motel in Wintersville, Ohio. After experiencing this devastating experience, Effie went about managing her life and moving to Barberton, Ohio. She survived her husband by thirteen years at which time she was able to enjoy the fruits of her labors by going shopping, entertaining family members, and taking several trips. She died in Westerville, Ohio September 29, 1985 after a long struggle with breast cancer and chemotherapy. She is buried beside her husband in Belmont Memorial Gardens in St. Clairsville, Ohio

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Where is Effie Christina Pierce Purdy's memorial?
Effie Christina Pierce Purdy's memorial is located at: Belmont County Memorial Park, Saint Clairsville, Belmont County, USA.
When did Effie Christina Pierce Purdy death?
Effie Christina Pierce Purdy death on 29 Sep 1985 in Westerville, Franklin County, Ohio, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Effie Christina Pierce Purdy's memorial?
Latitude: 40.0642014
Longitude: -80.8352966

Family Members:

Parent

Christopher C. Pierce

(1877 - 1954)

Mabel Johnston Pierce

(1886 - 1965)

Spouse

Lawrence William-Heinlein Purdy

(1912 - 1972)

Siblings

Alva Lloyd “Alvie” Pierce

(1912 - 1975)

Children

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Belmont County Memorial Park
Saint Clairsville, Belmont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0642014, -80.8352966

2. Saint Anthonys Cemetery
Blaine, Belmont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0722200, -80.8208320

3. Linwood Cemetery
Blaine, Belmont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0727997, -80.8197021

4. Kinsey Cemetery
Blaine, Belmont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0730560, -80.8186080

5. Turk-Hardesty Family Cemetery
Saint Clairsville, Belmont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0792007, -80.8414001

6. High Ridge Cemetery
Pultney Township, Belmont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0531006, -80.8082962

7. Hardesty Cemetery
Blaine, Belmont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0931015, -80.8416977

8. Moses Workman Cemetery
Pultney Township, Belmont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0336110, -80.8305560

9. Lansing Cemetery
Lansing, Belmont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0752983, -80.7921982

10. Alexander Cemetery
Neffs, Belmont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0289001, -80.8106003

11. New Barton Cemetery
Barton, Belmont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1032982, -80.8475037

12. Farmington Cemetery
Barton, Belmont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1074982, -80.8210983

13. Barton Cemetery
Barton, Belmont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1136017, -80.8296967

14. Rock Hill Cemetery
Bellaire, Belmont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0313988, -80.7830963

15. Ault-Warren Cemetery
Glencoe, Belmont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0366510, -80.8930420

16. Methodist Cemetery
Saint Clairsville, Belmont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0820900, -80.8999500

17. Old Quaker Cemetery
Saint Clairsville, Belmont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0809700, -80.9052900

18. Saint Clairsville Union Cemetery
Saint Clairsville, Belmont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0864250, -80.9045300

19. Dutch Hill Cemetery
Saint Clairsville, Belmont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0436080, -80.9091680

20. Weeks Cemetery
Bridgeport, Belmont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0928001, -80.7605972

21. Grange Friends Cemetery
Colerain Township, Belmont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1270140, -80.8062420

22. Concord Quaker Cemetery
Colerain Township, Belmont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1244011, -80.7947006

23. Glencoe Cemetery
Glencoe, Belmont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0078011, -80.8850021

24. Mount Zion Cemetery
Bellaire, Belmont County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9967003, -80.8146973