Mrs. Rufus M. Saunders died at her home at Henderson Tuesday night at 10 o’clock, having suffered a stroke of paralysis several weeks ago from which time she gradually grew worse to the end. Mrs. Saunders was native of Iredell county and lived in this city for many years.
The funeral will take place at Henderson today (Thursday). Surviving are the following children: Mrs. H.S. Dingler of this city; J.P. Saunders of Asheville; Mrs. Lizzie Fleming of Roanoke, Va.; Jay S. Saunders of Rosemary; Mrs. Ozelle Worley; and Mrs. R.H. Craig of Henderson. Two sisters and one brother also survive, the sisters being Mesdames D.U. Bostain and William Ketchie of this city. Mrs. Lula Jones, another sister, died at her home her last Friday. The brother is M.C. Honeycutt of Charlotte. Mrs. Saunders was 75 years of age the 17th of July.
Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Dingler and son Dewey and Mr. J.E. Brown left Wednesday morning for Henderson to attend the funeral.
From page 2 of The Mooresville Enterprise, July 23, 1925
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