Beckham County, OK, Obits:  Rachel Elizabeth Carson (Dunn) Stroud, 1917
Thursday, October 9, 2003

Submitted by:  sayrepl1@sayre.lib.ok.us  (Stacy Akins)
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STROUD, RACHEL ELIZABETH CARSON [DUNN]
 
B. 24 Oct 1851
D. 14 Jun 1917
Fairlawn Cemetery
Beckham Co., OK
 
  "In the brightness of the day we
cannot discern the starry glories of
the natural Heavens, but when the
sun closes his burning eye, and dark-
ness curtains the world, they blossom
out into silvery light and beauty,
so it requires the night of the grave
to reveal the unspeakable grandeur 
and glory of the Paradise that God
has prepared for the eternal rest and
bliss of His saints.  Robbed of its
terror by the victory of the cross
death becomes the everlasting seal
of the consummation of a saying Sa-
vior's love; and the darkness and
dreamless slumber of the grave,
through which Jesus led the way is
the avenue to the light, life and glory
that awaits the ransomed."
  These thoughts are suggested by
the sudden death of our friend Mrs. 
Carson.
    Rachel Elizabeth Dunn was born 
October 24th, 1851.  To this union
was born six children, all living but
one, Miss Alta, who died when a 
young lady.  The other children are
Mrs. J. T. Prather, Union City, Okla.,
Lee Stroud, Hinton, Okla., Wm. W.
Stroud, Calumet, Okla., Mrs. J.  N.
Cannon, Elk City, Okla., Mrs. E. E.
Palmer, Mesa, Arizonia.  All but 
Mrs. Palmer were able to be with 
their mother at her death.
    Mr. Stroud died in April 1903 and
she was married to W. Carson March
24th, 1909.
    Mrs. Carson moved to Oklahoma
about twenty-five years ago.  She
Filed on a claim near El Reno, where
she lived until about eleven years
ago when she moved to Elk City,
where she resided until her death.
For a number of years she has been
in poor health, and it was with the
hope of regaining some, she under-
went a serious operation at the
Emergency Hospital.  She died
Thursday, June 14th.
      Funeral services were held Friday
afternoon at the M. E. Church South,
Rev. M. T. Allen, Officiating and who
delivered a most appropriate address
and spoke many comforting words to
the bereaved ones.  He was able to
speak words of praise, for Mrs. Car-
son had lived a true Christian life,
joining the Methodist church and
living true to the vows she made at 
that time.  She had a beautiful and
?????? faith in her Savior,
making if an easy task for the pastor
to tell of her virtues, her life and of 
the sweet hope she had in
the life beyond.  The large crowd
attending the last sad rites attested
to the high esteem in which Mrs.
Carson was held in her home town.
    It was a most touching sight to see
the children and grand-children
gather round the casket to take a 
last look on earth of their loved one.
Many accompanied the remains to
their last resting place in the beauti-
ful Fairlawn cemetery.
    The remarkable life of this noble 
woman is well worth studying.  Her
life was quiet, modest and retiring,
but full of works.  Never were more
faithful hand folded in rest.  Only
think what they have done during
that long journey from the cradle to
the grave.
    Her life was a life of sacrifice.  She
cared not for her own wishes or com-
fort, but was willing to sacrifice all
for those she loved.  She was always
thoughtful, hopeful, loveable and
kind and a true neighbor.  She will
be missed by all.
 
Elk City News  21 Jan 1917
 
I typed this as it appears in the newspaper.  It looks like a few sentences 
were left out by mistake (going from birth date to "To this union"), so there 
is no marriage date for Mr. Stroud.
 
Hope this helps!
 
Stacy Akins
Librarian