This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Harris, Fortner, Pitts, Darrow Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1587 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, November 21, 1901: "Miss Stella Fortner, daughter of Mr. Andrew and Eliza Fortner, was born in Atlas township January 30, 1880; was married to Mr. George Harris September 5, 1900; died at her home in Atlas township Monday morning, November 11, at 8 o'clock, having arrived at the age of 21 years, 9 months and 12 days. She leaves to mourn her husband, an infant daughter, a father and mother, five sisters, besides a host of relatives and friends, Mrs. Matilda Pitts, living in Macon county, Mo.; Mrs. Lilly Darrow, living in Pike county, Ill.; Misses Ross, Lelia and Edith, who live with their parents at home, all of whom attended the funeral. Miss Stella Fortner united with the Christian church at Pittsfield in November, 1898, during the revival held by Prof. Thrapp. She has since been a faithful member, leading a true and honorable life. She was strongly attached to her home. Her devotion to her family was wonderful. Her kindness to her neighbors was alike _? The services were conducted by Ellar Chase, of El Dara, after which the remains were laid to rest in Hornback cemetery." (I am not related to this person - GW).