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- May 12, 1932 - Jefferson Herald - Another pioneer mother and longtime resident of this county has been called to her reward. Mrs. Geo. W. Gilroy (commonly known as Mother Gilroy) died at her home Saturday night after a long illness. Since the death of her husband in 1904, she had lived with her son, Wm. V. Gilroy, in the south part of Jefferson. The funeral was held at Slininger's chapel Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with services conducted by Rev. M.P. Hicks, and burial in the Jefferson cemetery.
Nancy A. Tucker was born in Boone she was four years of age her parents moved to Greene county, Iowa, where with the exception of about five years, when she lived in Minnesota and Nebraska, she has lived continuously in this county. This means that for over 75 years Mrs. Gilroy watched the growth and development of this part of Iowa. She may truly be called one of our pioneer mothers.
On Nov. 11, 1867, she was united in marriage to Geo. W. Gilroy, and to them were born four children: Wm. V. Gilroy, a well-known Jefferson citizen; Mrs. Addie Enfleld living in Vermillion, Alberta, Canada; and Webster F. Gilroy and Maudie Bell Gilroy, who died a number of years ago. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Underwood of Jefferson; a brother, Milt Tucker, living in Cheyenne, Wyoming; six grandchildren; and thirteen great grandchildren.
In early girlhood Mrs. Gilroy joined the United Brethren church at Union school house, Franklin township, Greene county. All who knew this good women know that her religion was put into her daily life, and maintained itself in patience, kindness, work, gentleness, good-will in her useful service to all those around her.
Mrs. Gilroy was a nurse of the early day type, learning mostly from experience, and many are the homes in Greene county where her faithful ministrations will be remembered. She had a very cheerful disposition, was always kind to those in need of her help and sympathy. She never failed in her devotion to her home and family, and neighborhood. She had her full share of troubles, but she more them bravely, and did not burden others with her cares.
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