Payette Valley Sentinel (New Plymouth, Payette County, Idaho)
Thursday, March 29, 1934
Mrs. Amanda Groves Dies Early Tuesday
Mrs. Amanda Groves for sixty-one years a resident of Idaho, passed away Tuesday morning at 4:30 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. F. LaCrone. Mrs. Groves has been ill all winter but grew worse about two weeks ago and quietly slipped away Tuesday morning. The funeral was held at the LaCrone home Thursday afternoon at 2:30 with Rev. Gaffney in charge. Interment was made in the Kennedy cemetery beside her husband and other relatives.
Obituary
Amanda Groves was born February 22, 1846 in Sedalia, Missouri. When a child she moved with her family to Denver, Colorado. April 1, 1870, she united in marriage with Wm Groves. In 1873 Mr. and Mrs. Groves moved to Boise Valley. She has resided in Idaho from that date. Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Groves, five are living. They are Jessie Groves, of Bruneau, Mrs. Sarah Partlock, Bruneau, Ross Groves, of Emmett, Charlie Groves, of Letha, and Mrs. Estella LaCrone of New Plymouth. Mr. Groves preceded her in death in January 1919. Since that time she has made her home most of the time with Mr. and Mrs. LaCrone. Thirty-four grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren also survive her.
Mrs. Groves was very energetic, piecing a quilt when she was 87 years of age. The sympathy of the community is extended to the children and other relatives of this good mother.