Ellen W. Wilcox, 88, of Cape Girardeau, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 1991, at her home.
She was born Feb. 7, 1903, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of J. Maple and Grace Senne Wilson.
She married O.L. Wilcox on Aug. 7, 1933, in Cape Girardeau. He died in August, 1972.
Survivors are one son, Robert H. Wilcox, St. Louis; one daughter, Judith W. Cureton, Cape Girardeau; one sister Mary Wilson of Cape Girardeau; and one grandchild.
Three brothers preceded her in death.
She was a lifelong resident of Cape Girardeau and was a schoolteacher here for many years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
There will be no visitation or service. Arrangements are being handled Ford & Sons Mount Auburn Chapel.
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