Matilda Cader-Jennings

Obituary _ Grandma Jennings
Mrs. Matilda Cader – Jennings departed this life December 3, 1924, at the ripe old age of about 93 years. She was united in marriage to B. T. Jennings and to this union 12 children were born, 8 of them preceding her in death. The four surviving are: George, of Johnston City; Mrs. Mahala Day, of Creal Springs; Angeline Williams, of Grantsburg; and B. F. Jennings, of Carbondale. Her husband, Uncle Frank, as he was better known, passed away March 24, 1903. They resided and reared their family on a farm near Rock, Pope County, Ill. He was a shoemaker for many years. Aunt Tilda assisted him in his work, doing most all the sewing and a lot of other work. She lost her eyesight about 30 years ago and was deprived the pleasure of viewing the faces of her loved ones and the beauties of nature. She professed faith in Christ in early life and connected herself with the Baptist church of which she remained a faithful member until death, which occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mark Day, in Creal Springs.
She was loved and highly esteemed by all who knew her. Her remains were taken to Mt. Zion Cemetery, Pope County, and buried by the side of her faithful companion to await the glorious resurrection.
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