Obituary of Martha Ann Beezley
 
    Martha Ann Beezley, daughter
of the late John Wesley and Ellen
Gravatt passed away at her home
in St. James, Mo., February 12, 1955.
She was born near Steelville, Miss-
ouri, September 30, 1870, being at
 the time of her passing, 84 years, 4
months and 12 days of age having
lived her entire life in the vicinity
of Steelville and St. James.
    On February 12, 1893, she was
married to Joel A. Beezley.  In later
 years they were commonly known 
to a great many people as Uncle
Jode and Aunt Matt.  To this union
two daughters and four sons were
born.
    Her husband and the daughters
and one son preceded her in death.
Surviving are Floy E. of St. James,
Arlie A. of Steelville and Jewel H.
of Rolla, five grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren and one sister,
Mrs. T. L. Morrison of West Plains,
Missouri.  She contributed in a large
way to the rearing and welfare of 
several nieces and nephews.
    Aunt Matt had been a member
of the chruch of God for about fifty
years, living a good consistent
christian life, being active in the
church and church work.  Hence,
the outstanding life and activities
of a personality thus lived and de-
voted.
    The funeral service was conduct-
ed at the Church of God, Monday,
February 14, 1955 at 2:00 P.M.  The
Rev. Jack R. Anderson officiated
assisted by the Rev. E. D. Johnson,
Meridian, Mississippi; Dr. J. A. Mor-
rison, Anderson, Indiana and Dr.
Earl L. Martin, Anderson, Indiana.
    Interment was in the Masonic
Cemetery under the direction of
Jesse Gahr Funeral Home.
(The St. James Journal newspaper;
Friday, February 18, 1955 edition; 
Pg 4)