Lela Frances Townsend

OBITUARY

Burial services for Mrs. Leila Frances TOWNSEND, 49, who died at her home in San Antonio Wednesday were held here today. Interment was in Odd Fellows Cemetery. A native of Columbus, she had resided in San Antonio for 26 years. She was born 22 Nov 1890 in Columbus, the daughter of Mrs. George GEGENWORTH. She attended school in Spartenburg, SC, and was married to J. Lite TOWNSEND on 21 Jun 1910. Their home was in Houston until 1914 when they moved to San Antonio. Survivors include the widower, J. Lite TOWNSEND; 2 daughters, Mrs. George RHINE and Mrs. Aubrey STRINGER of Waco; a sister, Mrs. Woodfin BOGGESS of Dallas.

Colorado County Citizen, 6 Jun 1940