Amanda Alberta Durbin

1868 - 1932  (63 years)

• Name	Amanda Alberta Durbin
  Birth	22 Feb 1868	Fayette County, Illinois
  Gender	Female
  Death	10 Jan 1932	Beecher City, Effingham County, Illinois
  Notes	Notes for AMANDA ALBERTA DURBIN: Obituary "The Beecher City Journal" (Beecher City, IL) Thursday, January 14, 1932(page 1) "ANOTHER MOTHER CALLED" "Mrs. C. V. Tipsword, one of the community's most highly respected mothers, passed away at 11:50 o'clock Sunday night after a lingering illness of several months." "The deceased was the mother of eleven devoted children who will miss her more than words can express. Although the end had been momentarily expected for several weeks, her passing cast a pallor of gloom over the entire community that can be lifted only by the reflection of her kindly deeds and the thought that a most useful life has gone to its reward." "OBITUARY" "Amanda A. Durbin, daughter of Benjamin and Katie Durbin was born in Fayette County, Illinois, Feb. 22, 1868, and departed this life at her home in Beecher City, January 10, 1932, aged 63 years, 10 months, and 19 days." "She was united in marriage to Clement (sic) V. Tipsword on June 15, 1886. To this union eleven children were born: four boys and seven girls, namely: Joseph L., Mrs. Minnie A. Cresap and Mrs. Geneva B. Fortner of Monticello; Mrs. Lora C. Starkey of Rantoul; Mrs. Mayme A. Shannon of Deland; Pearl I., Leo C., William Delno, Mrs. Ruth B. Jackson, Mrs. Thelma G. Phillips, and Mrs. Florence A. Peifer all of Beecher City." Surviving are the devoted husband, the eleven children, an aged mother--Mrs. Katie Durbin, one brother--Joseph Durbin, 19 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends who mourn their loss." "She united with the M. E. Church South about 15 years ago and lived a devoted Christian life until death." "She was a loving mother, a devoted companion, and true friend and a patient sufferer during her long illness." "She is not dead but sleeping Night came and released her from labor When a hand from out of the darkness Touched her and she slept." "We saw not the lift of the curtain Nor heard the invisible door As she passed where life's problems Will follow and vex her no more." "Tired! Ah, Yes! So tired, She shall soundly sleep tonight. With never a dream, never a fear To waken in heaven's delight." "Sleep on, dear Mother, And take your rest God called thee home He thought it best." FUNERAL SERVICE "Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Methodist Church by Rev. A. E. Kretzer assisted by Rev. A. R. Riechel. An octet sang "Going Down the Valley" and "Sometime We'll Understand." Mrs. F. H. Miller and Miss Edna Fortner sang "In The Garden" and Miss Edna Fortner sang "In That City." Interment was in the Beecher City Cemetery. The casket bearers were: Dale Peifer, Raymond and Leslie Starkey, Rondo Tipsword, Donzil Fortner and Leland Miller. Roland Tipsword carried a basket of flowers." "Among those from a distance in attendance at the funeral other than the children and their families were: Mr. and Mrs. William Tipsword of Rena, D. M. Tipsword and son Cleve of Sorento, Mrs.Lizzie Lechner, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McKenzie, Mrs. Stroble and Mrs. Curt McKenzie of Altamont; Mrs. Mary Jones and son Acel McDonald of Fontanet, Ind., J. M. Rhodes and son Clinton of Brownstown, Mrs. Gene Rhodes of St. Elmo, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Robinson of Deland, Mrs. Delia McKinely of Monticello, and Mrs. Zola Nutt of Champaign." More About AMANDA ALBERTA DURBIN: Burial: January 12, 1932, Beecher City Cemetery, Beecher City, IL
  Person ID	I36547	McKenzie Genealogy
  Last Modified	29 Oct 2021

  
  

  Father	Benjamin Durbin,   b. 17 May 1834, Knox County, Ohio d. 6 Oct 1872, Fayette County, Illinois (Age 38 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Catherine (Katy) Margaret McKenzie,   b. 22 Sep 1839, Knox County, Ohio d. 21 Jan 1932, Fayette County, Illinois (Age 92 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Marriage	15 Aug 1856	Fayette County, Illinois
  Family ID	F05701	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Clemit Vallandingham Tipsword,   b. 28 Feb 1866, Moccasin TWP, Effingham County, Illinois d. 5 Nov 1935, Beecher City, Effingham County, Illinois (Age 69 years)
  Marriage	15 Jun 1886	Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois
  Family ID	F14432	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	29 Oct 2021