Beckham County, OK - Obits: Martha A. Pettus, 1926
Friday, 19 Sep 2008
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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PETTUS, MARTHA A.
(15 Apr 1926, Elk City Newspaper, Elk City, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
N. Lamb and two sons, from Texas were called here by the serious illness
and death of his mother, Grandma Pettus, last week.  They are visiting
with relatives here for a few days.
We are sorry to chronicle the passing away of Grandma Pettus who has lived
here for the last twenty-five years, who was 88 years old.  She leaves one
son, N. Lamb of Texas, two daughters, Mrs. McKey of near Berlin and Mrs.
W. T. Lewis of Grandview, grandchildren and great grandchildren and a host
of friends to grieve.  She died April 8.  Funeral was held at Bella Vista,
preached by Dr. Jester.  She was laid away in Grandview cemetery amid
beautiful flowers.  Relatives from Texas, relatives and friends from near
Berlin, Elk City, Bella Vista and Grandview attended the funeral Sunday. 
She was watching, waiting and ready to go.  Is now happy in Heaven we
know.
Obituary.
Martha Keith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Keith was born December 22nd,
1837, in Polk County, Arkansas.  She was married to H. A. Lamb when a
young girl.  Seven children were born to this union, three of whom are
living:  Mrs. W. T. Lewis, Elk City; Mrs. S. C. McKee of Berlin, Okla.;
and N. O. Lamb of Buffalo Springs, Texas.  When youngest child was about
two years old the father died.  She remained a widow for six years and
married Eli Martin, who died in the early days of Oklahoma.  Two years
later she was married to W. R. Pettus.  He passed away about two years
ago.
Mrs. Pettus died at the home of her grand daughter, Mrs. Lula Halterman on
Thursday, April 8th, 1926, aged 88 years, 4 months and 14 days.
Funeral services were held on Sunday and interment made in Grandview
cemetery.  A large number attended the services showing the great love
they had for grandma.
While quite young she was converted and joined the Methodist church and
was ever a faithful member and consecrated christian.  She was unassuming
in her manners and to know her was to love her and those who knew her best
were those who appreciated her pure and quiet life the most.  She was a
good wife and mother, friend and neighbor.  She helped raise several step
children and grandchildren who ever found one interested in their welfare.
 She was ready to go and among the last things she said was "Come on
friends" urging all to meet her in heaven.

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