Viola West Coon, the daughter of Ann Davidson and A. B. West, was born near Vandalia, IL March 18, 1854, and died at her home in Farina, May 25, 1935. Upon her marriage, 53 years before her death, she came with her husband, Mr. Ray G. Coon, to Farina, where the remainder of her life was spent. She became a member of the Seventh Day Baptist Church of Farina and was, until her decline in health, a loyal worker. Three boys and a girl were born to the union. Clarence, Shirley, and the little daughter preceded the mother in death. Her son Harry and her husband survive. Funeral services were conducted at the home by her pastor, Rev. C.L. Hill, and burial was made in the Farina cemetery.
C. L. H.