Eldon Advertiser of July 29, 1943 FUNERAL HELD SUNDAY FOR MRS. WILLIAM J CARROLL Cora Alice Conner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter P. Conner, was born June 26, 1892, and passed away at her home near Barnett, Mo., Tuesday morning, July 20, 1943. She had been seriously ill for about four months. Oct. 21, 1908, she was married to William J. Carroll. To them fifteen children were born. Three of these passed away in infancy, and one son, Charley Clinton, at the age of three years. Mrs. Carroll is survived by her husband and eleven children. Her four daughters; Mrs Orena Haussels of Grover, Mo., Mrs. Flora Sidebottom of Eldon, Mrs. Rosa Williams of Barnett and Miss Lela Carroll of Kansas City, Mo. Her seven sons are; Willard and Robert of Chesterfield, Mo., Walter, John and James of the U S Service, Roe of Eldon and Phines E. of the home. Her son, Roe and daughter, Rosa are twins. Mrs. Carroll also leaves four grandchildren, 2 having preceded her in death, and one step-grandchild; her father, Walter P. Conner, three sisters and three brothers. She confessed her faith in Christ when a young woman, was baptizes and joined the Methodist Church. She was true to her faith throughout the many years of her life, attending church as long as her health would permit. Mrs. Carroll will be remembered as a faithful, loyal wife and mother. She was a devout Christian woman, praying for her family and teaching her children to live right. She bravely sent three fine sons int the service wtih the same hopeful, loving smile of a good mother. Mrs. Carroll was brought to the Kays Funeral Home in Eldon where she lay in state six days waiting the arrival of James and John two of her sons in service., Walter who is also in service could not be reached. The other ten children were present for the funeral service which was held Sunday at 3:00 pm Sunday in Barnett Baptist Church with the Rev. Chester Lindsey in charge. The Barnett Choir sang. Mrs. Carrolls six sons were her pall- bearers. She was laid to rest after a short commital service at the graveside in the Hopewell Cemetery. The family are most appreciative of all the kindness and sympathy shown throughout Mrs. Carroll's illness and death.