Roger Mills Co. - Obit for Mrs. Bert Stephens

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 Obit for Mrs. Bert Stephens

Funeral services for Mrs. Bert Stephens were held Saturday afternoon in the 
Methodist church in Elk City.  Mrs. stephens, the former Dot Sprowls, was a 
sister of Roy Sprowls of Cheyenne.

She grew to womanhood in the Square Top community east of Cheyenne.  Prior to her 
marriage she taught in the rural schools of Roger Mills County.

Dot, as her friends, knew her, was a charter member of the Rebekah Lodge of 
Strong City.  She transferred her membership to Elk City where she was an active 
member at the time of her passing.  Mrs. Stephens was active in church affairs.  
A few years ago sdhe became critically ill, but had recovered from this illness.  
She passed away as she slept at her home, Thursday afternoon.  She was 63 years 
of age.

Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 1956