Franklin County GaArchives Obituaries.....Oakley, Mattie "Haggins" September 18, 1943
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The Carnesville Herald, September 23, 1943
Mrs. Mattie Oakley Died Saturday

Mrs. Mattie Oakley, age 60, died at the home in Sandy Cross community last 
Saturday, following an illness of two weeks with paralysis.

Mrs. Oakley was born in Hart County, but had made Franklin her home for the 
greater part of her life.  She was formerly Miss Mattie Haggins, and was married 
to Mr. Oakley December 9th, 1097. She was a faithful christian, being a member 
of the Hart County Cross Roads church since girlhood. She was known by a large 
circle of friends, and loved by all who came in contact with her sweet and 
gentle nature.

Funeral services were held at Double Branches church Sunday morning with Rev. 
Spence Phillips officiating. A large crowd attended the funeral. Pallbearers 
were: Robert Oakley,  Charles Oakley, Henry Oakley, David Oakley, A. T. Carter, 
Geo. Gibby. Flower girls were: Maryette Oakley, Geraldine Gibby, Sudie Faye 
Gibby, Annie Lou Oakley, Joyce Harris and Mary Sue Roach.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by the following children, Ben 
Oakley, Royston, Mrs. Joe Hall, Royston, Robert Oakley, Walhalla, S. C. Charles 
Oakley, Leesbury, Fla. and Henry Oakley, Walhalla, S. C. One sister, Mrs Minnie 
Jackson, Canon, two brothers, Mark Haggins, Eastanollee, and Jack Haggins, 
Westminster, S. C. also survive.

B. D. ginn, funeral director, was in charge of arrangements.

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