December 23, 2003

Jessalyn Waters

DONGOLA, Ill. -- Jessalyn W. Waters, 89, of Dongola died Friday, Dec. 19, 2003, at her home. She was born May 4, 1914, in LeMars, Iowa, daughter of J. Fred and Emma Hight Wright. She and C.C. "Arkie" Waters were married Feb. 11, 1953. He died Dec. 10, 1987...

DONGOLA, Ill. -- Jessalyn W. Waters, 89, of Dongola died Friday, Dec. 19, 2003, at her home.

She was born May 4, 1914, in LeMars, Iowa, daughter of J. Fred and Emma Hight Wright. She and C.C. "Arkie" Waters were married Feb. 11, 1953. He died Dec. 10, 1987.

Waters taught school in Ullin and Dongola, and had worked at Dongola Bank.

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Survivors include a nephew, Jack Train.

She was preceded in death by two sisters.

A memorial service will be held in January.

Crain Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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