Cena (HAYS) GRAHAM

Girard Gazette, Thursday, 11 May 1939, page 1 column 2:

WILL HOLD FUNERAL SERVICE THIS AFTERNOON FOR MRS. JAMES GRAHAM

Mrs. Cena Hays Graham died at a hospital in Springfield at 1:00 a. m. Tuesday at the age of 56 years, following a long illness.

Mrs. Graham was born and grew to womanhood in North Otter community, where she has spent her entire life. She was a member of the Union Chapel Methodist church. A sister, Mrs. E. A. Coe of Girard and three brothers, R. O., Samuel and Cephas of Girard survive her.

The remains were removed to the C. M. Shane funeral home where the funeral services will be held at 2:00 p. m. Thursday. Rev. W. W. Henry of Chatham will officiate. Interment will be in Union Chapel cemetery.

18 May 1939, page 1 column 6:

LAST RITES FOR MRS. JAMES GRAHAM WERE HELD LAST THURSDAY

Funeral services for Mrs. James Graham were held at 2:00 p. m. Thursday of last week at the C. M. Shane funeral home, Rev. W. W. Henry of Chatham officiating and interment was in Union Chapel cemetery.

Music was furnished by Phillip Cherry, accompanied by Mrs. C. F. Hubbel. He sang, "Does Jesus Care?", and "Going Home".

The pallbearers were: Harold Hays, Lawrenceville; Ralph Hays, Bloomington; Albert Schniepp, Chenoa; Elmore Hays; A. O. England and Dr. Ivan Hays.

In charge of the flowers were: Jerry Schniepp, Chenoa; Mrs. L. M. Harlan, Mt. Olive; Mrs. James William, Pekin; Miss Maud Yowell; Miss Jenette Temple; Mrs. Ivan Hays; Mrs. H. E. Davidson; Mrs. H. A. Finney; Mrs. A. O. England; Mrs. Clyde Stone, Mrs. Ralph Foster; Mrs. Othel Bowersox.