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Submitted: 8/26/21 • Approved: 8/27/21 • Last Updated: 8/30/21 • R1387084-G1387081-S3
October 7, 1846 - June 18, 1925
*Obituary
The Springdale News
Friday, June 26, 1925
NELSON, Annis Adelia (Overton) HUFFMASTER - Annis A. Huffmaster was born October 7, 1846 in Rogersville, Tennessee and died at Springdale, Ark., June 18, 1925.
She married Benjamin Overton August 6, 1868. To this union were born twins, who died in infancy.
After the death of Mr. Overton she married John A. Nelson, April 14, 1887, who died February 9, 1908.
In early life she joined the Presbyterian church at Rogersville, Tennessee. After coming to Arkansas she united with the Missionary Baptist church and lived a consistent Christian life until her death.
She leaves to mourn her death two sisters, Mrs. Sallie Cavness and Miss Ida Huffmaster, one brother, J. M. Huffmaster, besides hosts of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, South, June 19, 1925, conducted by Rev. McDowell of the Baptist Church, assisted by Rev. Brumley of the M. E. Church.
Burial was in Bluff Cemetery.
Contributed on 8/26/21 by judyfrog
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