Obituary Martha Elizabeth Splawn Ezell, LaSalle Parish, La.
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Obituary of Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Splawn Ezell

Submitted by Pat Ezell  - PatEzell@worldnet.att.net

Published in The Jena Times, Thursday, April 25, 1935

PIONEER LADY DIES AT HOME IN CITY SUNDAY
Mrs. M.E. Ezell Answers Last Summons Last Sunday Night

The untimely death of Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Ezell, who passed away at her home
in Jena on Sunday evening at 9:30 o'clock closed the career of one of the
pioneer citizens of LaSalle parish.  Born in Jena on July 21, 1845, she saw
this community begin its existence and numbered among her friends pioneers
from every walk of life.  Early in life she united with the Baptist church and
was a member of the Salem Baptist church at the time of her death.  On
February 14, 1866, she was married to Dr. Jefferson Ezell, to which union
eight children were born, 6 of whom survive.  Her husband preceded her to the
grave several years ago.  The six remaining children are:  Mrs. Molly Heard,
Crowley; Mrs. Aurelia Wilkinson, Gueydan; Willie E. Ezell, Jena; Anthony H.
Ezell, Sherman, Tex; and Miss Rowena Ezell, Jena.  Funeral services were
conducted from her home on Oak street here on Monday afternoon, interment
following in the Forsythe cemetery.  Rev. L.D. Posey, pastor of the Jena
Baptist church paid a glowing tribute to her memory and scores of friends of
the family were present at the last rites.  Kenner & Steven, local
undertakers, had charge of the funeral arrangement.

(Notes by Pat Ezell -  Birth: 21 July 1845; Death date: 21 April 1935.
Daughter of Eli Splawn and Elizabeth Baker, of Jena, La.    Married: Jefferson
Ezell, M.D. on 15 February, 1866,  Catahoula Parish, LA. The name of DeWitt
Ezell was  accidentally omitted  in the obituary for the list of surviving
children.)