Beckham County, OK - Obits: Ella Hollis, 1905
08 April 2008
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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HOLLIS, ELLA
(9 Sep 1905, Thursday, Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
Dr. J. E. Dodson, of Vernon, Texas, was here Monday evening, and was
counseling in the case of Mrs. W. T. Hollis, who has been seriously ill.
(20 Sep 1905, Roger Mills Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
Obituary.
Mrs. Ella Wheeler Hollis was born in Grayson County, Texas, October 29,
1874, died in Elk City, Oklahoma, September 14, 1905.  She was married to
W. T. Hollis, November 21, 1891.  By this union seven children were born,
three being dead.  She united with the Baptist church several years ago
and has lived a true christian life.  She was a member of the Royal
Neighbors of America.
She leaves a husband, four children, mother and four brothers to mourn her
loss.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Payton.
(21 Sep 1905, Thursday, Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
Mrs. W. T. Hollis, who has been sick for several weeks, died Tuesday last.
 She had been a great sufferer for years, but bore her sufferings with
patience and forbearance.  She leaves a husband and four children to mourn
her death.  She was 30 years and was born in Texas.  The funeral was
preached at the Baptist church by the pastor, Rev. Peyton, after which the
remains were taken to the city cemetery followed by a large concourse of
sorrowing friends.  The burial service was conducted by the Royal
Neighbors, of which order she was an honored member, who attended the
funeral and interment in a body.

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