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Alice F Davis Farley

Female 1882 - 1970  (87 years)


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  • Name Alice F Davis Farley 
    • Findagrave lists her middle name as Doretta, but initial on headstone is F.
    Born 21 Jun 1882  West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 14 Mar 1970  Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 20 Mar 1970  Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I3504  Rossville
    Last Modified 17 May 2018 

    Family ID F3100  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family James Tilton Farley,   b. 27 Dec 1876, Pipestem, Summers County, West Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Nov 1960, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Married 6 Nov 1901 
    Children 
    +1. William Winfred Farley,   b. 27 Nov 1903, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 May 1981, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years)
    +2. Jewell L Farley Tschantz Hunsucker Day,   b. 22 Jul 1906, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Jan 1977, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years)
     3. Lawrence (Clarence) Farley,   b. 3 Oct 1908, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Feb 2000, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years)
    Documents
    Anniversary- Farley, James and Alice
    Anniversary- Farley, James and Alice
    GOLDEN WEDDING

    Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Farley were highly honored, Sunday on the celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary, sponsored by their children, who gathered for the lovely family dinner served at the noon hour. The table was centered by cakes and cut flowers and the entire house was brilliant in color of autumn cut flowers and potted plants.

    An open house from two to five was the feature of the day, when relatives, friends and neighbors called to extend best wishes and congratulations.

    The long dining table was beautifully decorated in keeping with the anniversary. A two-tier wedding cake in white and gold topped with gold roses, and on each side were potted yellow mums which formed an attractive setting for the gift table; where the guests were served to cake and coffee. Mrs. Lawrence and Mrs. Jewel Hunsucker cut the cake and did the serving.

    Mr. and Mrs. Farley headed the receiving line and Mrs. Farley wore a dark purple crepe dress and corsage of yellow roses, a gift from her daughter.

    The table was well filled with lovely gifts from their children and friends.

    Mr. and Mrs. Farley came to Kansas in 1910 and have spent most of their wedded life in and around Rossville.

    All their children and grandchildren were home except one son, Mr. and Mrs. William Farley and children of Brady, Nebr., who were unable to come because of the weather and a grandson, Donnie Tschantz in the service at Korea.

    The guests present included: Mr. and Mrs. Farley, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Farley, of Manhattan; Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Hunsucker, Bill Whitney, Regina Tschantz Mr. and Mrs. Norman Humphrey, Bobby Tschantz, of Topeka;; Miss Juanita Mark, Meriden; Mr. and Mrs. G.L. Folsom, St. Marys; Mr. and Mrs. F. Steffee, Mrs. Vilinda Barney, Mildred A. Stovall, Mr. and Mrs. Denny Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Ky Prater, Mr. and Mrs. S.H. Cottle, Mrs. Eva Davis, Marvin Davis, Mr. and Mrs. P.B. Wolverton, Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Whearty, Edith Higginbotham, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Swenson, Mrs. F.E. Pardee and Robert L. Berry.

    Mr. and Mrs. Farley received many cards and letters from relatives and friends unable to be present.
    Last Modified 30 Nov 2017 12:39:39 
    Family ID F1590  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Documents
    Obituary- Farley, Alice F.
    Obituary- Farley, Alice F.
    Was longtime
    resident of Rossville
    Services will be held Friday afternoon at two o’clock in the Rossville Christian Church for Mrs. Alice F. Farley, 87, longtime Rossville resident who died Tuesday at a Topeka hospital.
    She was born June 21, 1882, at West Liberty, Ky., and lived at Rossville most of her life. She was a member of the Rossville Christian Church.
    Survivors include a daughter: Mrs. Jewell Day, Wakarusa; two sons: Bill Farley, Rossville; and Laurence Farley, Manhattan;
    A sister: Mrs. Lillian Gost, Stroh, Ind.; two brothers: Andrew Davis, Stroh, Ind.; Bruce Davis, West Liberty, Ky.; six grandchildren; and 20 greatgrandchildren.
    Burial will be in the Rossville Cemetery.