Rhoda Wilcoxon
January 2, 1900
The (Muncie, Indiana) Star
Long Life Closed Mrs. Rhoda Wilcoxon Died This Morning Mrs. Rhoda Wilcoxon, 75, died at the Wilcoxon homestead, northeast corner Seymour and High streets, at an early hour this morning. Mrs. Wilcoxon had been an invalid for several years. The deceased was the widow of Lloyd Wilcoxon, who came to Delaware County in 1832 and later in life engaged in the grain business in Muncie. He was married to Miss Rhoda, daughter of Lewis Moore, March 28 1842. This union was blessed with nine children. Those living are Mrs. J. M. Long, Mrs. W. H. Long, Mrs. Henry Bowman, Mrs. T. O. Cunningham, Miss Zulena Wilcoxon, Miss Emma Wilcoxon, and Charles N, Wilcoxon. The deceased was a member of the M. E. Church and took great interest in religious work. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been announced.
January 5, 1900
The (Muncie, Indiana) Star
Mrs. Wilcoxon Funeral The funeral service over the body of Mrs. Rhoda Wilcoxon will be held at the late residence on South High street Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
January 6, 1900
The (Muncie, Indiana) Star
Tenderly Laid To Rest Last Sad Rites Over Body of Mrs. Rhoda Wilcoxon Were Impressive In a manner fitting and appropriate, the body of Mrs. Rhoda Wilcoxon was laid to rest in Beech Grove Cemetery Friday afternoon alongside the grave of her husband, who died about three years ago. The services were carried out according to the wishes of the deceased, at the residence, corner High and Sey- mour streets, at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Naftzger, of the High Street M. E. Church, and Elder C. U. Wade had charge of the funeral rites. Mrs. Wilcoxon was a charter member of the First Methodist Church organized in Muncie, nearly 50 years ago. She was also a charter member of the Women's Foriegn Missionary Soci- ety of the Methodist Church. The remarks of Rev. Naftzger were unusually beautiful and impressive. With much feeling he spoke from the text "I Have Finished My Work." The true life an beautiful character of Mrs. Wilcoxon were recalled by Rev. Naftzger, who reviewed her connection with the Methodist Church in Muncie. Rev. Wade followed with an eloquent adress on the life and many noble deeds of the departed woman. There was no music, according to the wishes of Mrs. Wilcoxon. Instead, several beautiful hymns were read. The floral offerings from friends and relatives were magnificent and numerous. The pallbearers were Hardin Roads, C. M. Kimbrough, Jordan D. Williams, Richard Cunningham, J. M. Maring, and Dr. G. W. H. Kemper.