Beckham County, OK - Obits: Martha J. Steele, 1919
Friday, 12 December 2008
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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STEELE, MARTHA J.
(27 Feb 1919, Elk City Newspaper, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
In Memoriam.
Mrs. Martha J. Steele passed away on Friday, February 21st, 1919, at the
home of her niece, Mrs. J. H. Forsyth, this date, being her 80th birthday.
 The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Posey, pastor of the
Presbyterian church on Sunday afternoon at the home, and burial at
Fairlawn cemetery.  Many sorrowing friends followed the remains of this
dearly beloved woman to her last resting place.  Mr. and Mrs. Forsyth and
son, Clinton, being the only relatives present.  The many beautiful
flowers, sweet songs and heartfelt sympathy manifested all united in
expressing the high esteem felt for "Aunt Matt," as those who knew her
best affectionately called her.
Mrs. Martha J. Mann was born in Chester, Ill., and was the last of a
family of seven brothers and sisters to pass away.  At an early age she
united with the Presbyterian church and lived a beautiful, consistent
christian life, living for those whom she devotedly loved.  At the age of
forty she was married to Marion E. Steele, of Steelville, Ill., who
preceded her home.  In 1910 she came to make her home with her niece, Mrs.
John Forsyth, of Elk City, Okla., where she has received the loving and
tender care necessary in her advanced age.  We shall miss her cheery
presence and ever feel that her noble unselfish life was an inspiration
and example to be emulated by all.

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