## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Mary Ann Heffington, aged 73, daughter of Thomas and Lelia Daughtrey Heffington, died on 21 Jun 1940 at her niece Essie Stringer's residence, 108 Chautauqua Avenue, after a two-week illness.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

Funeral services for Mary Ann Heffington were held on 23 Jun 1940 at 3 o'clock at Snellings Funeral Home. Interment took place in Churchland Cemetery.

## Transcript

MISS MARY ANN HEFFINGTON 

Funeral services for Miss Mary Ann Heffington, aged 73 years, daughter of the late Thomas and Mrs. Lelia Daughtrey Heffington, who died at 1:39 o'clock yesterday morning [21 June 1940] at the residence of her niece, Miss Essie Stringer, 108 Chautauqua Avenue, after an illness of two weeks, will be held tomorrow afternoon [23 June 1940] at 3 o'clock at the Snellings Funeral Home. Interment will take place in Churchland Cemetery.

[Source: The Portsmouth Star, 22 June 1940, Page 4]

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Mary Ann Heffington                                                              |
|---------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Age     | 73 years                                                                         |
| Birth   | 1867 (estimated)                                                                 |
| Death   | 21 June 1940; residence of her niece, Miss Essie Stringer, 108 Chautauqua Avenue |
## Table of Relationships

| Name                         | Relationship         | Residence             |
|------------------------------|----------------------|-----------------------|
| Mary Ann Heffington          | Decedent             | Not specified         |
| Thomas Heffington            | Father (deceased)    | Not specified         |
| Lelia Daughtrey Heffington   | Mother (deceased)    | Not specified         |
| Essie Stringer               | Niece                | 108 Chautauqua Avenue |
## Publication Details

| Newspaper           | Date             | Page |
|---------------------|------------------|------|
| The Portsmouth Star | 22 June 1940     | 4    |
## Other Relevant Information

- Mary Ann Heffington was referred to as "Miss" in the obituary.
- She had been ill for two weeks before her death.
- The funeral was scheduled for the day after the obituary was published.
- Snellings Funeral Home handled the funeral arrangements.
- Burial was to take place in Churchland Cemetery.