Beckham County, OK - Obits: Nora Ada Hopper, 1921
08 April 2008
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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HOPPER, NORA ADA
(15 Sep 1921, Elk City Newspaper, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
Miss Nora Hopper living north of Grimes, accompanied by mother and
stepfather J. Gamble, was brought to Elk City last Thursday suffering from
appendicitis.  She was taken to hospital for operation and it was thought
for a while that she might recover, though from the first it was known she
was in a very serious condition for peritonitis had set in.  Friday
morning it was seen that her recovery was impossible and relatives were
summoned.  She passed away that afternoon, September 9th.
The body was taken to Grubitz & Son, undertaking rooms, where it was
embalmed and prepared for burial.  Accompanied by a number of friends and
relatives the remains were taken to the home where funeral services were
held and interment made at Sanders cemetery.
The deceased young lady was aged 13 years and 6 months.
The (She) was the daughter of Tom and Elsa Hopper.  Her father died when
she was about two years of age and her step-father, J. Gamble, was ever a
real father to her.  She was a lovely character, loved by all who know
her, and the news of her death cast a deep gloom over the neighborhood,
where she was raised.
Her parents and Mrs. J. W. Smalts were with her when she passed away. 
Others here Saturday were Mrs. McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey McDonald, Curg
and Elbert McDonald, of Foss, Mr. and Mrs. Hullum Turbyfill of Grimes.
(22 Sep 1921, Elk City Newspaper, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
Miss Nora Ada Hopper
The entire community was deeply shocked and grieved at the sad news of the
death of Miss Nora Ada Hopper.  Her death occurred from perontitis
September 9, 1921, result of appendicitis.  The great grief was manifested
by our people when her death was announced, for Nora had lived here since
early girl-hood and was a favorite with all.  She knew so many of our
people and people of all stations of life were ever greeted with her sweet
happy smile.  She realized the seriousness of her condition and told her
mother the way looked bright.
She was so happy in her home and was always so cheerful.  Nora was so
obedient, always trying to help and please her mother and stepfather of
whom she was so proud.
The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Sanders cemetery,
where the many friends gathered to bid their friend and loved one
good-bye.
Grubitz & Son of Elk City were in charge of interment.  She was laid to
rest by the side of her father, Tom Hopper, who passed away in December
1910.
Nora graduated from the Eighth grade at the close of school last winter
and her school mates acted as pall-bearers.
Nora Ada Hopper was born in Wise county, Texas, March 9, 1902 (1908)and
moved with her parents to Grimes, Oklahoma, where she remained until her
death, age thirteen years and six months.
She leaves to mourn her loss, a mother, step-father, one brother and a
host of relatives and friends.

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