Beckham County, OK - Obits: Veda Edna Fanning, 1928
Thursday, 5 July 2007
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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FANNING,VEDA EDNA
(Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham, Ok, 11 Oct 1928)
Mrs. Veda Edna Fanning, wife of Robert Fanning, died at the Musick
Hospital, Elk City last Thursday afternoon.
Veda was born January 14, 1912, died October 4, 1928, age 16 years 8
months and 20 days.  She was married to Robert Fanning, April 2, 1926, and
the happy young couple were residing on a farm 10 miles north west of this
city at the time of her death.  Her death was due to complication
following an operation. Although her illness was short, her suffering was
immense but she bore it all bravely and with a smile.  Veda was of a
pleasing disposition which gained her many friends.  The best of care was
given by the medical staff and loved ones but the Lord Saith 'This day thy
soul shalt be required of thee' so she passed on into the great beyond
where she is waiting the coming of her young husband, father and mother
and other loved ones.
The body was brought to the home of Mr and Mrs Elwood Fanning of this city
and funeral services were conducted by the Medford Bros. at Lone Oak
church at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon and the remains were tenderly laid to
rest in the Lone Oak cemetery.
She leaves to mourn her death her husband, father and mother Mr and Mrs
Pearl King northwest of city, 4 sisters, 2 brothers and a host of other
relatives and friends.