MRS. AMANDA SUSAN SIMPSON

Aged Resident of Eden Buried Here Monday
   Mrs. Amanda Susan Simpson, 87 years and 23 days old, died Sunday morning at her home here after a short illness. She was born in Tennessee, and came to Texas about 50 years ago. She had lived here for about ten years ago. her husband died here six years ago, and she was laid to rest beside him. he was buried in his Confederate uniform, and she in the Confederate Mothers uniform, which she had made herself. Burial was in the Eden cemetery Monday afternoon, with the funeral service was conducted at the Methodist church by Rev. C. L. Nicholson. She had been a member of the Methodist church for 40 years, and although unable to the an active part, she was in constant contact with the affairs of the congregation and a devout christian.
    Deceased is survived by two brothers, one, A. S. Bishop, living here. There are four sons, two of them present, one being J. N. Simpson, who resided here until two years ago. A granddaughter, Mrs. Jewel Waites, lived with and cared for Mrs. Simpson the last several months.
    Pallbearers were: G. Y. Lee, Walter Latham, A. J. Green, Ennis Smith, S. H. Haynes, and M. A. Valentine. Chas. H. Latham was funeral director in charge of arrangements.