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Henrietta Mary Mollenauer Parsons

Birth	:	16 Jan 1882 Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	22 Jul 1972 Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Holton Cemetery, Holton, Muskegon County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4099030, -86.0830520
Plot	:	Devotion B 67 - Space 2
Description	:	Henrietta Mary (Etta) was the sixth of twelve children born to Henry and Henrietta Mollenauer (see family picture). The large family was fortunate that oil was discovered on their farm near Eighty Four, PA, as that enabled them to build a two and one-half story home with a full basement (pictured). The home had a slate roof, central heating, running water, gas lights and gas fireplaces. Growing up, Etta played piano, played tennis and became a good amateur oil painter on canvas and china. She graduated from Grove City College and was a school teacher for... Read More	Henrietta Mary (Etta) was the sixth of twelve children born to Henry and Henrietta Mollenauer (see family picture). The large family was fortunate that oil was discovered on their farm near Eighty Four, PA, as that enabled them to build a two and one-half story home with a full basement (pictured). The home had a slate roof, central heating, running water, gas lights and gas fireplaces. Growing up, Etta played piano, played tennis and became a good amateur oil painter on canvas and china. She graduated from Grove City College and was a school teacher for ten years before meeting and marrying Harry Parsons. The newlyweds then moved to Harry's family farm in Fairfield, Iowa, where Etta began living a life quite different from what she was used to. While raising three children...Robert, Isabel and Thomas (pictured)...she planted and tended to beautiful flower gardens and bountiful vegetable gardens, canning and sharing much of what she grew. Sadly, Etta became a Gold Star Mother when her son Thomas was killed in WW2, but joy came soon after when grandchildren (7) began entering her world. She was blessed with 90 years of life. ---------------------- Obituary: Fairfield Ia. Ledger Monday July 24, 1972 Mrs. Parsons Services Today Last rites for Mrs. Henrietta Parsons, 90, were conducted by the Rev. Kermit Black at 1:30 p.m. today at the Raymond Funeral Home. Burial was in Memorial Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Parsons died Saturday morning at the Jefferson County Hospital. She had been in failing health for the past three and a half years, making her home since that time with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George Bradfield of Packwood. Mrs. Parsons was born Jan. 16, 1882 near Pittsburgh, Pa., the daughter of Henry and Henrietta Uhr Mollenauer. She was reared in Pennsylvania, graduating from Grove City College. She also taught school in Pennsylvania for 10 years. She was married to Harry R. Parsons May 8, 1915 at Cannonsburg, Pa. At that time they moved to the Parsons farm five miles east of Fairfield. Mrs. Parsons made her home there until her health failed. Mrs. Parsons was a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Gold Star Mothers organization. Her husband died Nov. 4, 1951. She was also preceded in death by one son, Thomas, who lost his life in World War II, two sisters and five brothers. Surviving are one son, Robert, Madisonville, Ky.; one daughter, Mrs. Isobel (sic. Isabel) Bradvield, Packwood; seven grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Other survivors are four sisters: Mrs. Adeline Winner, Sandy Lake, Pa.; Mrs. James B. Fulton, Prosperity, Pa.; Mrs. Gertrude Allison, Munhall, Pa.; and Mrs. Robert F. Litle, Washington, Pa. ------------------- Note: When son Thomas was declared MIA in WW2, Etta kept in contact with the wife of the plane's pilot, Robert Foley, who was also from Iowa and who survived and became a POW. Several years later, when Thomas's remains were found along with those of crew member Donald Furrer, Etta kept in touch with Donald's mother. A photo on this memorial shows Etta with the Furrer family as they attend the interment of their sons at Fort Snelling.

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Where is Henrietta Mary Mollenauer Parsons's memorial?
Henrietta Mary Mollenauer Parsons's memorial is located at: Holton Cemetery, Holton, Muskegon County, USA.
When did Henrietta Mary Mollenauer Parsons death?
Henrietta Mary Mollenauer Parsons death on 22 Jul 1972 in Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.4099030
Longitude: -86.0830520

Family Members:

Parent

Henry Paul Molleneaur

(1852 - 1922)

Henrietta Amelia Uhr Molleneaur

(1850 - 1932)

Spouse

Harry Rust Parsons

(1875 - 1951)

Siblings

Harry W Mollenauer

(1876 - 1923)

Laura Emelie Mollenauer

(1880 - 1964)

Children

Isabel M Parsons Bradfield

(1920 - 2008)

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