Mary Ellen (Tapscott) Bucy and J. K. Bucy
Leon Reporter, Leon, Iowa
Thursday, October 22, l925
MARY ELLEN TAPSCOTT was born in Decatur County, Iowa, April 30, l855, and died Oct. l4, l925; being at the time of her death, 70 years, 5 months and l4 days. She was married to J.K. BUCY, November 23, l882. To this union one child was born, MRS. GERTRUDE HOWLING, of Plainview, Texas.
She was converted when l7 years old and united with the United Brethren Church, and 32 years ago united with her husband with the Baptist Church, of which she remained a member until death. She leaves to mourn her loss one daughter, a step-son and four brothers: WILLIAM, CHARLES, JOHN and ALBIA. Her husband preceded her in death 2l years ago.
The funeral was held at the Methodist Church at Lamoni, Iowa, conducted by Rev. N.B. Sill, of Darlington, Mo., after which the body was laid to rest beside her husband, in the Elk Chapel Cemetery. The family have the sympathy of the entire community.
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October 28, 2002