Silcox, Mrs. Emily—Wife of William
Silcox was born October 6, 1876 and departed from this life July 23, 1964 at the age of 87 years, 9 months and 19 days. She professed a hope in
Christ at an early age and was baptized into the Straight
Fork Baptist Church. She came by letter to the New
Cannan Church where she remained a member until death. She has three daughters,
Sallie Lay of Jacksboro,
Tennessee,
Vena Wells of Jacksboro,
Tennessee and Ella
Trammell of
Elk Valley; 11 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren; 23 great great grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn her absence. We feel that our loss is her eternal gain. New
Cannan Baptist Church. (Source: West Union Association of United Baptists
Minutes