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Obit of Anna M. Selburg - Grady County, Oklahoma

Submitted by:  Sandi Carter   SandKatC@aol.com 
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The Verden News
December 15, 1933


ANNA M. SELBURG - Verden Pioneer

Anna M. Selburg was born in Gibson City, Illinois, September 30, 1874, 
and grew to young womanhood there. She united in marriage with John A. 
Woods at the age of nineteen at Colfax, Illinois, to this union was born 
three children, one having preceded her in death.

Mr. and Mrs. Woods moved to Verden in 1901, having made their home here 
until the time of her death, which occurred December 10, 1933, at her 
home in this city. Mrs. Woods was 59 years, 2 months and 10 days.

Very impressive services were held at the Methodist church, Tuesday 
afternoon at 230 o'clock with the pastor, Rev. N. T. Peak officiating. 
Beautiful hymn selections were rendered by the quarted by Mesdames J. N. 
Kern and R. M. Caldwell, Mr. C. E. Bell and Mr. F. G. Ransbarger, also 
Mrs. E. W. Peters sang a solo, "Saved by Grace."

The pall bearers were P. S. Kern, J. N. Kern, S. A. Glotfelter, M. A. 
Linn, H. H. Arnett and C. A. Stiles.

Mrs. Woods leaves to mourn her departure, her husband, son, Cecil and 
Lola, the two living children. Lola, who is now Mrs. H. L. Whitley, also 
a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr. and Mrs. Woods were the first people in Verden to operate a store 
and active in all civic activities. She placed her membership in the 
Methodist Church here, being one of the charter members, was active in 
the Missionary Society, Sunday School, rendered efficient services in 
the erection of the present Methodist church. She was also a member of 
the Royal Neighbors.

Interment was made in the Verden Cemetery with Hansen Funeral Home in 
charge


Submitted by Sandi Carter