Delila Ann (Lila) Hinkley was born in April 1879 in Michigan.
3 She was born on 4 April 1879 in Fremont Township, Sanilac, Michigan.
4,1,5,2 She and
Wilbert Charles Smith were married about 1899. She and
Wilbert Charles Smith were married on 7 November 1899 in Burnside, Lapeer, Michgan.
3,5 She died after 1930. She died on 4 March 1963, at age 83, in Bristol, Lake, Michigan. She was buried in Bristol Cemetery, Bristol, Lake, Michigan.
6 Delila Ann (Lila) Hinkley was also known as Anna Lilah Hinkley.
3 Delila Ann Smith was born April 4, 1879, in Fremont Township, Sanilac County, Michigan. She was the third of six children born to Henry and Lydia (Harris) Hinkley, and the oldest daughter. At home she was identified more by her middle name "Ann" and often referred to by nieces and nephews as "Aunt Ann".
On November 7, 1899, at the age of 20 years, 7 months, 3 days She was united in marriage with Wilford Charles Smith, son of Philo Burton and Sarah Elizabeth (BIGELOW) Smith, by the Justice of the Peace in Burnside, Lapeer County, Michigan. To this union were born four children, 3 sons. Glen, Oakley and Velsor; and 1 daughter, Idola.
The family sent much of their lives in the Port Huron area. In later years, they retired to the beautiful north county of Michigan's Lower Peninsular, Bristol in Lake County.
Her beloved husband of more than 55 years, Wilford, passed away July 14, 1955, at the age of 83 years, 4 months, 20 days.
Eight years later, on March 4th, 1963, Lila joined her husband in the sweet arms of Morpheus. Her mortal remains were laid to rest next to those of her dear husband in Bristol Township Cemetery (aka Dover Cemetery).
She was preceded in death by:
...her husband, Wilford, (1955);
...sons Glen (1960) and Velsor (1937);
...her parents Henry (1934) and Lydia (1920);
...brothers, George (1959) and William (1956);
...sisters, Effie (1886) and Nellie (1940.
She was survived by:
...her son Oakley, and
...her daughter, Idolia (Laurel) Meyers.