St. Clair County Obits

MARY ELIZABETH CALVIRD SEVERS

Mrs. Charlie Henry Severs Died - at her home at 215 West Green street last Thursday morning. She had not been ill, and the day before she passed away was in town shopping. Death was due to heart failure. Mary Elizabeth Calvird, the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Calvird, was born in Franklin county, Kentucky, November 26, 1851. She came with her parents two years later to St. Clair county, and there she grew into womanhood, sweet and pretty. She met Charles H. Severs, and the two were wed December 1, 1875. They lived west of Clinton for some time, then moved to Clinton soon after their marriage. Theirs was a happy marriage, and five children were given to them, four of whom survive: Albert F. Severs, Shrevesport, La., in the grocery business; Mrs. Bessie L. Kibbey, a milliner in Harrisonville, Mo.; Frank R. Severs, Omaha, Nebr., and Clyde C. Severs, of the home. Mr. Severs passed away February 4, 1899. Mrs. Severs was a member of the M. E. Church, South, uniting with it in her girlhood, and enjoyed going to church and attending the different societies when she was able. Her home was ever dearest to her heart, and there she labored and smiled, ever alert to any opportunity to do something for her children. In her home at this time, is a lovely potted chrysanthemum, with white blossoms in profusion which she had carefully tended, and saved, looking forward to having it for Thanksgiving day, the day of reuion, when her loved ones would be with there. She was a lover of music, especially the violin, and fond of reading, keeping up with the things of today, interested in the world's affairs. All who knew her liked her. Besides the children named above, she is survived by two brothers, Frank Calvird, west of Clinton, and Charles A. Calvird, Sr., of Clinton, also five grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. at the home, by Rev. Wolfe. Interment was in Englewood cemetery beside her husband. The ballbearers were: Messrs. Robert Allen, Clyde Knoles, Lewis Covington, Calvin Luallin, Gus Dillon and Tom Parks.