Obituaries:  Eliza D. Staton, Sabine Parish       S-335
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Aug 8, 1985
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net




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Eliza D. Staton

  The life of Sister Eliza D. Staton came to a close Friday, July
26, 1985, at 11:00 p.m. She was called to take her rest at her
residence.

  She was born to the late John and Mary Dowell on March 9, 1899,
in Pollard, Alabama.

  She was married to Mr. Norman Staton on Sept. 17, 1927. She was
foster mother to 14 children.

  She joined the St. John Baptist Church at an early age, and
later united with Haskins Chapel United Methodist Church. She
joined the Star of Hope Grand Chapter O.E.S. Queen Victoria
Chapter No. 74, DeRidder, La., on May 30, 1956.

  Sister Staton leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, Mr.
Norman Staton of Zwolle, La., foster children, Mr. Arnold "Jack"
Staton of Zwolle, La., Mrs. Mary Staton Jackson of Houston,
Texas, and Mrs. Bridgette Staton Lynch of Zwolle, La.; one
sister, Mrs. Estella Wasp of Point Claire, Alabama; seven foster
grandchildren; and many relatives and friends.