Beckham County, OK - Obits: Tabitha Jane Davis, 1917
Monday, January 07, 2008
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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DAVIS, TABITHA JANE
(31 May 1917, Elk City Newspaper, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
Pioneer Dies.
Again the Death of Angel has entered our midst and taken from us
Grandmother Davis, a sweet, loveable old lady who had come to make her
home among us.
Tabitha Jane Elder was born in Knoxville, Tenn., July 17, 1833.  Her
parents moved to the state of Iowa when she was a small girl.  Here she
grew to womanhood.  She was first married to Leander Smith and to this
union two children were born, one of these, Mrs. Eliza White of Elk City,
Okla., survive her.  Mr. Smith died in 1854 and in 1860 she was married to
Wesley J. Davis, and to this union two children were born.  One son is now
living in New Mexico.  Grandmother Davis was left a widow the second time
last January (1917).  When a small girl she professed conversion and
united with the Christian church and later with the Methodist, in which
church she lived for more than sixty years.
She was a sufferer for many years but she was ever patient and cheerful in
her affliction.  With her smiling face and kindly deeds, she made the days
brighter and happier for someone.  Never a thought for herself, but of the
joy she could bring to her friends and loved ones.
Grandmother Davis was one of the pioneers of this country.  Grandfather
Davis having made the "run" in the opening of the Cherokee Strip.  They
settled in Dewey county where they lived for more than twenty-five years. 
Enduring all the hardships of the early days.  Later they came to Elk City
where they spent five years.  Last September they moved to New Mexico to
again begin life on the frontier, but the husband lived only a few months
and Grandmother had come back to spend the remainder of her days with her
daughter Mrs. White.  She had been here only about a month when a cough
which she had contracted in New Mexico, and which medical treatment did
not relieve, finally wore her life away.  The end came May 26, 1917, as
peacefully and resignedly as her life had been lived.  Her last words
being, "God is a just God."
Words at this time can convey but little comfort, but death is only the
sunset, followed by a glorious day that has no end.  We know the pure
noble life she lived will be helpful to her loved ones in this life and
reach out into Eternity.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. M. T. Allen at the M. E. Church,
South, Sunday afternoon.
Interment was made in East Fairlawn, with Grubitz & Son in charge.
Another soul has passed into the Great Beyond , but she has received a
crown of righteousness in exchange for a noble, christian life.

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