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Show Pioneer Mother Paid Final Tribute Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Esther Hall Pulley, 80, who died at the family home here Sunday Sun-day of ailments incident to old age, were held Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the First ward chapel. She had been quite iU for the past six weeks, but previous to that was able to be around at her home. Mrs. Pulley was born April 23, 1854 in London, England, a daughter of Jane Duett and Daniel Hall, Jr. She left England with her parents in 1860 and crossed the plains in one of the early handcart companies. She first settled in Farmington and lived here until she married James Pulley on May 11, 1874. Soon after she came to Amercan Fork and had made her home here since that time. Mrs. Pulley was an active L. D. S. church worker and member. For many years she served as an officer in the Relief Society organization. She was the mother of thirteen children, six of whom survive as follows: fol-lows: Edward P. Pulley, Logan; Chester Ches-ter Pulley, Provo; N. M. Pulley, Am. Fork; S. D. Pulley and Ether O. Pulley, Pul-ley, Salt Lake, and Mrs. L. Marie Casey, Los Angeles, California; also thirty-seven grandchildren and sixteen six-teen great grandchildren. Bishop T. A. Greenwood was in charge of the services, which opened with a mixed chorus singing, "O My Father." The opening prayer was offered by Joseph Anderson. The chorus then sang "I Have Read of A Beautful City," with Mrs. Rob-bins Rob-bins singing the solo part. Mrs. Alex Karren was the piano accompanist. accom-panist. Speakers were former Bishop James T. Gardner and Stephen L. Chipman, with closing remarks by Bishop Greenwood. They spoke highly of the character and life of Mrs. Greenwood, praising her as a ward member, neighbor and mother. Mildred Meecham sang "The End of A Perfect Day," accompanied by Mrs. Humphries, interspersing the speakers and as the closing number the mixed chorus sang "Farewell All Earthly Honors." The closing prayer pray-er was offered by Harry J. Robbins. Interment was made in the city cemetery, where Adolphus Pulley dedicated the grave. The services were largely attended by the many friends and relatives of the deceased and the floral tributes were many and beautiful. o |