Beckham County, OK - Obits: Thelma Geneva Elliott, 1924
22 Jan 2008
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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ELLIOTT, THELMA GENEVA
(4 Sep 1924, Elk City Newspaper, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
Thelma Geneva Elliott, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Elliott, of
Drumright, Okla., who were former residents of Elk City, passed into the
great beyond on Friday, August 29.  Thelma was born at Waukaumis, Okla.,
June 25, 1911, and was thus thirteen years, two months and four days old. 
The young lady spent most of her life in Elk City, having come here when
she was a tiny baby and remaining here until a little more than a year
ago, when she went to her new home in Drumright.  Little Miss Elliott
possessed a sweet disposition and was loved by all who knew her, perhaps
this was because as she said "I love every one else."  Frequently she was
referred to, by teachers and friends, as "Little Sunshine."
Thelma was a regular attendant at and a good student in our public
schools.  She was also very faithful in her attendance at the Presbyterian
Bible school, as the gold button, which she wore even unto the last,
signified.
In July, Thelma Geneva came to Elk City to visit with relatives and
friends.  A few days after returning home she complained of being ill, and
took to her bed.  It was soon discovered that she was suffering from
typhoid fever, and this disease with complications was the cause of her
death.  She was very patient and sweet through all her suffering.  In her
last hours, when she seemed to realize that the end was near, now and then
she would break forth in song in a clear sweet tone and sing such songs as
"If Jesus goes with me I'll go" and "The Old Rugged Cross."
A short service was held in Drumright by Mr. Runyan, the pastor of the
church there and services here were held at the First Christian Church of
Elk City and was conducted by the local pastor, Chas. H. Lemmex.  The
church was beautifully decorated with many and various kinds of flowers
and ferns.  The music was rendered by a choir made up of singers from the
various churches.  The song "If Jesus Goes With Me I'll Go" touched the
hearts of all as it was sung.  The scripture that was read was from Mark
5:22-24; 35-48, and the sermon was preached from the account of David as
he passed through the sickness and death of his child.
The church was filled with friends and neighbors who came in the hour of
sorrow to show their sympathy and to pay their last respects to one whom
they had known and loved.  A large number went to the cemetery where a
short final service was held.  C. H. Lemmex.

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