Francis Ann Keffer, was born in Nicholas County, Oct. 21, 1851. Moving to Roane county at an early age. She was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal church while yet young and lived a faithful and consistent Christian life until the end came July 26, 1935 being at the time of her death 83 years, 9 months and 4 days old. She was united in marriage to Andrew J. Keffer, January 13, 1876. Mrs. Keffer was a kind and loving mother and always ready to help in time of need. She was confined to her room for the last four years before death relieved her suffering. She was a loyal Christian and had often said that she was ready to go was anxiously waiting for her Savior to take her home. He departure removed the last of the original members of the Keffer church to which she belonged. She died at the home of George F. Keffer of Clover.

She is survived by four sons, Henry Keffer of Roxbury, Ohio; Mangus P. Keffer, George E. Keffer of Clover and Ray Maxwell Keffer of California and one sister, Mrs. Margaret Wright of Spencer. Her husband and two daughter preceded her in death several years ago, and several relatives and friends to mourn her departure. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Bert Strickland on Saturday, July 27 after which the body was laid to rest in the Keffer cemetery there to await the resurrection of the just. Vandale Undertakers had charge of the service.

(Submitted by Evelyn Bissell Starcher)