Obituaries
NANCY ELLEN (WILBUR) CROCKETT
Submitted by Kathryn Martin
Nancy Ellen Wilbur was born July 10,1853, and departed this life Nov.23, 1926. She was the daughter of Hannah and Joseph Wilbur. On Nov 12, 1883 she was married to Robert Abram Crockett. Six children blessed their home. They are: Manuel, Dora, Oscar, Gertrude, Daisy and Ona. The children were all at her bedside during her last illness. Her husband preceeded her in death almost three years ago. After his death she and Oscar lived alone until one month ago, on account of failling heallth, she was taken to her daughters home, Gertrude Cox, near Bloomfield. Besides the children and grandchildren she leaves four brothers - Monroe, George, Abner and Floyd. Also a host of relatives and friends. She was a good wife, mother and neighbor; loved by all who knew her. She was laid beside her husband in the Newark cemetery, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 25. Our mother dear has left us and gone to heaven above, and with the happy angles (sic) is walking the golden stairs. Funeral services were held at Newark M.E. church, Rev. W. J. Ellis officiating. We desire to thank each and every one who showed us kindness during the sickness, death and burial of our precious mother. THE CHILDREN