Lillie Margaret (Lacy) Fish
March 14, 1873---Dec. 27, 1953

Lillie Margaret Lacy, daughter of William and Kathyrn (Cook) Lacy, was born in Harrison County, Missouri, March 14, 1873, and passed away at her home in Eagleville Dec. 27, 1953, at the age of 80 years, nine months and 13 days. She was united in marriage to Samuel P. Fish, Oct. 2, 1892, and to this union were born 10 children, all of whom survive her passing. Zella Hale Ridgeway, Mo. Lottie Ross, Des Moines, Iowa, Henry and Dee of Eagleville, Mo., Claude of Martinsville, Mo. Roy of Bethany, Mo., Sherm of Hatfield, Mo., Loyd of Ridgewy, Mo. and Newt of Independence, Mo. Also left to mourn her passing are 37 grandchildren aand 53 great-grandchildren; two sisters Mary Banks, Eagleville, Mo., and Rose Galsscol, St. Joseph, Mo. and two brothers, Ben and Jim Lacy, Eagleville, Mo. Funeral services were held from the Eagleville M. E. church Dec. 29, conducted by the Rev. O. D. Hedges. "God Will Take Care of You." "Does Jesus care?" and "The City Foursquare," were sung by Mrs. Myron Johnson, Mrs. Edwin Edwards, Bob Edwards and Floyd Cook, accompanied by Coleen Kabel. Flower girls were Shirley, Mary Louise, Madeline, Louise and Lavaughn Fish, Kathleen McClelland, Donella Hogan and Maxine Taggart. Pallbearers were Bill Hogan, Vaughdean Ragan, Jack Taggart, Vernal Ross, Ora Eisenbarger and Max Wilson. She was laid to rest in Hobbs Chapel cemetary by the side of her companion, who preceeded her in death eight years ago, June 1, 1945. With failing health and almost blind, she had lived alone and kept up her home which was her wish, where relatives and friends were always welcome. She was united with the United Brethern church at an early age, and continued this faith until her health failed. She was a friend to everyone, and loved by all who knew her. Yes, Heaven would not be complete without mothers. And today, when so many hearts are aching, we are glad we can link these three words, "mother, home and Heaven," together, and think of her as only passing through a doorway to a richer, fuller life in that Heavenly home with her companion and loved ones, where sorrow, pain nor sickness can not enter in. "She was a little old-fashioned, That sweet mother of mine. There are many whose beauty Did my mother's outshine. "She was a little old-fashioned, As you can plainly see, But she was the sweetest Mother to me."She was a little old-fashioned, That sweet mother of mine. Though even her plainness Now my heartstrings entwine."Other hands may have been whiter, But none other so dear, For they smoothed my pillow For many a year. "She was a little old-fashioned. She stayed closely at home, So calm and contented, Although others did roam. "And in tender young childhood. It was her home sheltered me; And she who so graced it, Dearest ever shall her memories be." Cards of Thanks We wish to thank everyone who assisted in anyway at the death and burial of our dear mother, and for the beautiful floral offerings. The Children.

Submitted by: Clella Eisenbarger
Source: Personal papers of Clara Fish

FISH, HENRY ASHBERRY
1897-1972

Henry Ashberry Fish, the oldest son of Samuel and Lillian Lacy Fish was born September 26, 1897, on a farm near Brooklyn Mo. and departed this life at his home in Ridgeway Mo. May 14, 1972. He was 74 years, 7 months and 18 days.

On July 3, 1918 he was united in marriage to Miss Sara Fitzgeralds. A son Wilbur came to brighten their home. Henry spent all of his life on the farm, he was a farmer at heart and enjoyed tilling the soil and harvesting his crops. He was a lover of horses and all farm animals. He was a kind and loving husband, father and grandfather, was agood neighbor and liked by everyone and will be missed by those who knew him.

Services were held at Boggess Chapel in Eagleville conducted by Rev. James Collins. Burial was at Hobbs cemetery.

Submitted by: Clella Eisenbarger
Source: Personal papers of Clara Fish

FISH, SARAH S.
1900-1991

Sarah S. Fish, 91, Bethany, died Wednesday, Dec. 4 at the Liberty Hospital. Mrs. Fish was a lifelong resident of Harrison County. She had resided at the Bethany Care Center for the past three years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Fish, her parents, Mr.and Mrs. Grant Fitzgeralds, and five brothers, all former Harrison County residents.

She leaves one son, Wilbur Fish, Kansas City, three grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

Funeral services were Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Webb Freer Chapel, Blue Springs, Mo., with the Rev. Melvin Poe officiating. Burial was in the Hobbs Cemetery, Eagleville, Mo.

Submitted by: Clella Eisenbarger
Source: Personal papers of Clara Fish

FISH, WILBUR
1919-2001

Wilbur G. Fish, 82 of Kansas City, Mo. passed away Saturday November 17, 2001 at his home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday November 21, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Interment in Blue Springs Cemetery. Wilbur was born on October 16, 1919 to Henry and Sarah Fish. He retired from Ford Motor Co. after many years and continued to work at Stephenson's Orchard in Lee's Summit. He was a Navy veteran of WWII, honorably discharged on December 28, 1945. His wife Lillian of 47 years preceded him in death. He is survived by his sons, Dennis Fish, Omaha, NE, Mike Maggard, Paul Maggard, Blue Springs, Mo. and grandchildren. Wilbur was a kind and gentle man with a heart of gold. He will be truly missed by all those who loved him.