Beckham County, OK - Obits: Mary C. Brewer, 1917
28 Sep 2007
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell) 

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BREWER, MARY C.
(18 Oct 1917, Elk City Newspaper, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
DEATH OF GRANDMA BREWER.
Mrs. P. W. Brewer was born in Alabama, 1837.  When eight years old she
moved with her parents to Texas.  He was married to Preston W. Brewer in
1856.  This couple spent their earlier married life on the frontier of
Texas, being one of the first families to move to west central Texas.
Mrs. Brewer, or "Grandma Brewer" as she was known to all, reared a family
of five sons and one daughter to be grown.  Three sons and the daughter
still survive to mourn the loss of a precious mother.
Her husband died in 1907 and since that time she has made her home with
her son, W. P. Brewer, until her death which came Thursday evening,
October 4th.  The remains were laid to rest in the Dempsey cemetery beside
her husband.  The funeral was conducted by Rev. Martin.  The funeral
services were attended by all the old settlers.
Grandma had been suffering for five years from a stroke of paralysis,
which left her helpless.  She had another light stroke which caused her
death.  Mrs. Brewer was a good christian, loved by all who knew her.  Her
home was always open to the stranger and her friends, who ever - received
a happy welcome from her.  She had been a consistent member of the Baptist
church for many years.