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Phyllis Irene Pershing Diggs

Birth	:	29 Nov 1913 Taylor County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	21 Jan 2013 Maryville, Nodaway County, Missouri, USA
Burial	:	Memory Cemetery, Page County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7221400, -94.9229500
Description	:	Phyllis Diggs, age 99, of Hopkins, Missouri, formerly of New Market, Iowa, entered into peace Monday, January 21, 2013 at Maryville, Missouri. Phyllis Irene Diggs was born November 29, 1913, in Taylor County, Iowa, the daughter of Tracy Livingston Pershing and Blanche (Portlock) Pershing. She grew up on the farm, living in Page, Taylor and Montgomery counties attending rural schools. Phyllis was a graduate of Villisca High School. She was set up on a date with Hildred Diggs; the relationship continued and they were married on October 22, 1931.To this union a daughter, Wylene was born. Hildred was a farm hand and the... Read More	Phyllis Diggs, age 99, of Hopkins, Missouri, formerly of New Market, Iowa, entered into peace Monday, January 21, 2013 at Maryville, Missouri. Phyllis Irene Diggs was born November 29, 1913, in Taylor County, Iowa, the daughter of Tracy Livingston Pershing and Blanche (Portlock) Pershing. She grew up on the farm, living in Page, Taylor and Montgomery counties attending rural schools. Phyllis was a graduate of Villisca High School. She was set up on a date with Hildred Diggs; the relationship continued and they were married on October 22, 1931.To this union a daughter, Wylene was born. Hildred was a farm hand and the family moved around southwest Iowa and Northwest Missouri and later bought 80 acres west of New Market. They farmed and raised hogs for over fifteen years. They sold the farm and moved to Bedford where they lived until Hildred passed away in 1991. Phyllis later moved to Hopkins to be near her daughter. Phyllis was an expert seamstress, sewing clothes for herself and her daughter. She enjoyed working in her garden, canning and living off of the farm. Her family was very important to her and she had a special spot in her heart for her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren. Preceding Phyllis in death were her parents; husband, Hildred Diggs; brother, Alvin Pershing; seven sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Wylene Bix and husband Elvis of Hopkins, Missouri; four grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; fourteen great, great grandchildren; four step great granddaughters; two step great grandsons; two step great, great grandsons; nieces; nephews and many friends. Phyllis will be missed by all of her loving family. She will be forever in their hearts. May God grant comfort and peace to those who mourn her passing. Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, IA

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Where is Phyllis Irene Pershing Diggs's memorial?
Phyllis Irene Pershing Diggs's memorial is located at: Memory Cemetery, Page County, USA.
When did Phyllis Irene Pershing Diggs death?
Phyllis Irene Pershing Diggs death on 21 Jan 2013 in Maryville, Nodaway County, Missouri, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Phyllis Irene Pershing Diggs's memorial?
Latitude: 40.7221400
Longitude: -94.9229500

Family Members:

Parent

Tracy Livingston Pershing

(1888 - 1968)

Blanche H. Portlock Pershing

(1893 - 1954)

Spouse

Hildred F. Diggs

(1910 - 1991)

Siblings

Alvin B. Pershing

(1916 - 1999)

Children

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Memory Cemetery
Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7221400, -94.9229500

2. Vise Cemetery
Clarinda, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7416992, -94.9408035

3. Oak Grove Cemetery
Clarinda, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7425003, -94.9927979

4. Dallas Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7700005, -94.8696976

5. Hawleyville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7835999, -94.9458008

6. Cooper Cemetery
Clarinda, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7078018, -95.0132980

7. Davis Cemetery
Clarinda, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6814003, -95.0083008

8. Clarinda Cemetery
Clarinda, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7494011, -95.0391998

9. Clarinda Mental Health Institute Cemetery
Clarinda, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7547130, -95.0424799

10. Ladoga Cemetery
Ladoga, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7517014, -94.7947006

11. Siam Cemetery
Siam, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6241989, -94.8771973

12. Covenanter Cemetery
Clarinda, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6878014, -95.0681000

13. Lee Grove Cemetery
Harlan Township, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7173920, -95.0768060

14. Shearer Cemetery
Braddyville, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6039009, -94.9381027

15. Graceland Cemetery
Bedford, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6596985, -94.7878036

16. North Grove Cemetery
Hepburn, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8422012, -94.9396973

17. Butler Cemetery
Shambaugh, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6377983, -95.0430984

18. Davison Cemetery
Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5999900, -94.9641400

19. Rose Hill Church Cemetery
Clarinda, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8215000, -95.0340000

20. Drake Cemetery
Grant Township, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7569530, -95.0990200

21. Fairview Cemetery
Valley Township, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8570862, -94.9671860

22. Guss Cemetery
Guss, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8502657, -94.8510869

23. Washington Cemetery
Gravity, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7681007, -94.7466965

24. Helm Cemetery
Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6185989, -94.7878036