Barren County Obituaries

Nellie Bird Stevens

Submitted by Sandi Gorin. She notes:
"I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information."

"YOUNG LADY DIES. Miss Nellie Bird Stevens, the young daughter of Mrs. Poca Stevens, died at her home in Hiseville, Saturday, in her twentieth year. She had been very ill for eighteen days with spinal meningitis and succumed to the disease Saturday."

"This splendid young lady was just budding into young womanhood and was a lovable and admirable character. Her sad death will be profoundly regrettedby her wide circle of friends and loved ones."

"She is survived by her mother and one sister and one brother, who are: Miss Hattie Stevens, of Hiseville, and Mr. Henry Stevens, in the U. S. Army. and stationed at Texas City, Texas. The noble young woman was a devout member of the Baptist Church."

"Rev. Hall conducted the funeral services in the Baptist church Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, after which the remains were interred in the cemetery at Hiseville."

Glasgow Times, Tuesday, 22 Dec 1914.

Shown born as Nell Stephens, 23 Aug 1894 - 19 Dec 1914.


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