Beckham County, OK - Obits: Maud E. Ballard, 1929
03 Aug 2007
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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BALLARD, MAUD E.
(17 Jan 1929, Elk City Newspaper, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
Maud E. Ballard.
Maud E. Ballard was born in Texas, January 1, 1878.  She died January 1,
1929 at the age of 51 years, 19 days.  funeral services were held at the
Church of Christ at 2:00 p.m.  Rev. John Carman, pastor of the church,
officiated.  Interment was made in Fairlawn cemetery.  Gentry-Killough had
charge of arrangements.
Maud E. Ballard was born January 1, 1878, near Clarksville, Texas, and
died January 20, 1929 (sic) at the age of 51 years and 20 (sic) days.
At the early age of sixteen years she was married to W. A. Ballard,
November 4, 1884.  She was the mother of five children, three of whom are
living, the other two having passed over the Great Divide many years ago.
Thirty-two years ago, at the age of 19, she obeyed the gospel, and from
that time forward she has been a staunch Christian never wavering in her
faith in Him to whom she had committed her soul.  She was a devoted wife
and a loving, sacrificing mother.
The last years of her life were spent in very poor health, almost an
invalid, during which time she bore much suffering with great patience and
fortitude.
She leaves her husband, three sons, a mother, six sisters, two brothers
and a multitude of friends, all of whom she dearly loved.
The highest tribute that can be paid to any one was expressed by her
husband, when he said: "Her life has been one of love and sacrifice."
Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ Tuesday afternoon with
Rev. J. C. Carman officiating.
Interment was made in Fairlawn cemetery with Gentry-Killough in charge of
arrangements.