Elizabeth Turner was born near Waverly, Illinois, November 21, 1838, and died at her home 3 1/2 miles southwest of Waverly, August 15, 1906, making her 67 years, 8 months and 24 days old. She was married to Joel H. Reynolds December 2, 1855. To this union were born four children, James A., of Carlinville, Mrs. Mary E. McMahan near Waverly, Joseph, who lived with his mother up to her death and Ida, who died in infancy. There are also seven grandchildren who survive her. The deceased was the daughter of Andrew J. and Eliza M. Turner, and had lived in this community all her life. During the last days of her sickness she professed a hope in Christ and her willingness to meet her Savior. The funeral services were conducted at her home by the Rev. F. M. Coard of Jacksonville. Interment in the Turner Cemetery.