Bryan Co., OK; Obituary: Mary Elizabeth Gross --------------------------------- Donated by Okbits --------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. ---------------------------------------------------- March 10, 1922 A Pioneer Dies - GROSS At her home in Caddo last Thursday noon, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth GROSS died after a long illness. The remains were buried in Caddo Cemetery Friday afternoon at 2:30. Funeral services were held at the home, conducted by Rev. TAYLOR , pastor of the Methodist church, of which she had been a lifelong member. Mrs. GROSS has suffered nearly three years with cancer. she bore the intense pain with fortitude, calmly and confidently awaiting her call to come home. All that medical science and loving hands could do was done for her comfort and relief. She was 71 years of age. Six years ago her husband died. She is survived by four children: J.G. and T.J. GROSS and Mrs. Ida SHELBY of Caddo, and Mrs. Bob BELL of Madill. Mrs. GROSS was one of the early settlers of Caddo. She raised her family here: was a consistent member of the Methodist church, faithful to its teachings and practices. She was a good neighbor, a good mother. During her long suffering she never complained. She humbly bowed to the will of the Master, trusting him all the way through. In such a life as hers we have the Christian spirit exemplified to the perfection of faith and works. The world has been benefited by her life, and the glory world enriched by her death. "Blessed are they who die in the Lord."