Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameAnna Maynard BROWNING [58141], [58143], [58144]
BirthJul 18, 1913, Edinburg, Christian County, Illinois [58143]
DeathDec 22, 2000, Pana, Christian County, Illinois [58143]
BurialEdinburg Cemetery, Edinburg, Christian County, Illinois [58143]
Spouses
BirthAug 16, 1911, Edinburg, Christian County, Illinois [58141]
DeathNov 29, 1998, Pana, Christian County, Illinois [58141]
BurialEdinburg Cemetery, Edinburg, Christian County, Illinois [58141]
FatherRobert Orr WEEDEN (1864-1958)
MotherMelissa Jane ROBB (1878-1957)
Marriage1931 [58141]
ChildrenJackie Ronald (1934-2014)
 Lester R. (1941-2022)
Obituary Online notes for Anna Maynard BROWNING
Anna M. Weeden: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
State Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL) - Saturday, December 23, 2000
Deceased Name: Anna M. Weeden
PANA - Anna M. Weeden, 87, of Pana, formerly of Edinburg, died Friday, Dec. 22, 2000, at Heritage Manor in Pana.

She was born July 18, 1913, the daughter of Mark and Lucinda Goode Browning. She married Lester "Shorty" Weeden in 1931 in Edinburg; he preceded her in death in 1998.

Mrs. Weeden was a retired telephone operator and cook for schools. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Pana and Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Survivors: three sons, Jack (wife, Barbara) Weeden of Strasburg, Robert (wife, Betty) Weeden of Crestview, Fla., and Jim (wife, Barbara) Weeden of Pana; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a sister, Nan Jones of California; and nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville, the Rev. Lawrence Gibson officiating. Burial: Edinburg Cemetery in Edinburg.
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Obituary Online notes for Lester Oliver (Spouse 1)
Lester O. Weeden PANA -- Lester "Shorty" O. Weeden: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
State Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL) - Tuesday, December 1, 1998
Deceased Name: Lester O. Weeden PANA -- Lester "Shorty" O. Weeden
87, of Pana, formerly of Edinburg, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 1998, at Heritage Manor, Pana.

He was born Aug. 16, 1911, in Edinburg, the son of Robert and Melissa Robb Weeden. He married Anna M. Browning in 1931 in Edinburg.

Mr. Weeden retired from Ray Bethards Welding in Taylorville where he was employed as a welder. He was a member of Pana United Methodist Church and the Eagles.

Survivors: wife, Anna; three sons, Jack (wife, Barbara) Weeden of Strasburg, Robert (wife, Betty) Weeden of Crestview, Fla., and Jim (wife, Barbara) Weeden of Pana; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sutton Memorial Chapel, Taylorville, the Rev.

Lawrence Gibson officiating. Burial: Edinburg Cemetery
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