Beckham County, OK - Obits: Grace V. Gilliland, 1930 17 Feb 2008 Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell) ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ************************************************ GILLILAND, GRACE V. (31 Jul 1930, Elk City Newspaper, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK): Grace Vergie Mount was born in Gentry County, Mo., July 26th, 1892; died July 25th 1930, at the age of 38 years; and an infant a few hours old passed away July 22nd, 1930. She leaves two brothers and one sister, and the husband and children to mourn her departure besides other relatives and a host of friends. She was married at her home near Dempsey February 3rd, 1909 to Virgil H. Gilliland. To this union were born 7 children, four of whom are living. Her brothers are Wayne Mount of Topeka, Kans., Floyd Mount of Stanberry, Mo., and sister Mrs. Beryl Wright of near Crawford, Okla. She was converted in Aug. 1927 at Dempsey and joined the Buffalo Baptist church. She has lived a sweet, Christian life and has a host of friends who will miss her sweet smile and patient uncomplaining disposition. "Blessed are those who die, trusting in Him." Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ray, pastor of the Cheyenne Baptist Church, assisted by Rev. Lancaster, Methodist preacher of Grimes. Tunnard Funeral Home in charge. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to thank our many friends and neighbors for their kindness and help during the illness and death of our beloved wife, mother, sister and grandchildren, also for the beautiful floral offerings. V. H. Gilliland and family L. J. Gilliland and wife M. M. Gilliland and wife Mrs. R. J. Hanes and son, Earl Wayne and Floyd Mount Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wright and family Leonard Davis and sons. ---------------------------------------------------------- Return to Beckham County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/beckham/beckham.htm