Henry Walters1
M, b. 20 April 1869, d. 10 May 1950
Citations
- [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Old Union, Drew, Arkansas.
Myrtle Ruth Spoonemore1
F, b. 20 February 1917, d. 13 January 2014
Birth* | Myrtle Ruth Spoonemore was born on 20 February 1917 at Hunt, Texas.1 |
Married Name | As of 19 December 1936,her married name was Curtis.1 |
Marriage* | She married Albert Burl Curtis, son of Floyd Marcus Curtis and Mattie Louisa Mayo, on 19 December 1936 at McCauley, Fisher, Texas.1 |
Death* | Myrtle Ruth Spoonemore died on 13 January 2014 at Greenville, Hunt, Texas, at age 96; buried at Tidwell Cemetery.1 |
Obit | Myrtle Ruth's obituary was published in the Greenville Herald-Banner on 15 January 2014: GREENVILLE -- Myrtle Ruth Curtis, 96, of Greenville, died Jan. 13, 2014, at Briarcliff Health Center. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Shaddox officiating. Interment will follow at Tidwell Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Mrs. Curtis was born in Hunt County on Feb. 20, 1917. She was the daughter of Guthrie C. Spoonemore and Mattie Frances Pearce Spoonemore. She married Albert Burl Curtis on Dec. 19, 1936, in McCauley, Texas. She was a member of Salem-Kinser United Methodist Church. She is survived by sisters, Jean Davis of Fort Worth, Billie Davis of Fort Worth and Mary Helen McCain of Mesquite; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Peggy Travis, Della Nation and Tom Adamson, all of Greenville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burl Curtis; sisters, Lola Bruce, Frankie Janet Spoonemore and Hazel Jackson; and brother, Omer Ray Spoonemore. Pallbearers will be Larry Nation, Tom Adamson, David Raub. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Davis and Roy Davis.2 |
Citations
- [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Tidwell, Hunt, Texas.
- [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.
William Henry Mayo1
M, b. 1 January 1911, d. 1 October 1984
Citations
- [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Floydada, Floyd, Texas.
Ida Alice Mitchell1,2
F, b. 22 March 1887, d. 23 December 1932
Birth* | Ida Alice Mitchell was born on 22 March 1887 at Texas.1,3 |
(Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 23 June 1900 Justice Precinct 2, Titus, Texas, in the household of William Thomas Mitchell; ED 118, sheet 14B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 chldren by first marriage, 4 by second.1 |
Death* | Ida Alice Mitchell died on 23 December 1932 at Justice Precinct 3, Franklin, Texas, at age 45; married name Blaylock; buried at Friendship Cemetery.3 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
- [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Lalonde/Ginn/Paddock/Putnam Family Tree.
- [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.
Elizabeth Robbins1
F, b. 3 September 1796, d. 5 February 1885
Citations
- [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hopland, Mendocino, California.
Margaret Robbins1
F, b. 1787, d. 14 December 1870
Citations
- [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Chili, Miami, Indiana.
Harlan Robbins1
M, b. 4 May 1800, d. 11 October 1842
Citations
- [S2299] SAR Nations Society, Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, Robert Bernard Pitman.
Moses Robbins1
M, b. 27 October 1804, d. 29 November 1879
Birth* | Moses Robbins was born on 27 October 1804 at Randolph, North Carolina.1 |
Death* | He died on 29 November 1879 at Wayne, Indiana, at age 75; buried at Locus Grove Cemetery.1 |
(Witness) Bio | MOSES ROBBINS, farmer, Methodist, born October 29, 1804, in Randolph Co., North Carolina. He was the son of Moses and Alice (Harlan) Robbins. In 1816, he removed with his parents to Wayne County, Indiana, settling on lands near the town of Centerville. Moses was married on November 18, 1824, in Union County, Indiana, to Sarah Elizabeth Long. Moses died on November 29, 1879, in Wayne County, and was buried at Locust Grove Cemetery. In 1851 there was a scarlet fever epidemic which killed 5 of his children. In 1862 two more children died within a month of each other. Only 5 of his 12 children lived to adulthood.
MELANCHOLY FATALITY We deeply regret to learn that our friend Moses Robbins, residing near Abington in this county, has lost four of his children, during the past week, of scarlet fever. Three of them, we are informed, were buried in one day, and sleep in one grave. The fourth was buried by their side on the succeeding day. The public deeply sympathize with the parents in their sorrowful bereavements. (The fifth child, Zachary, died the day this article went to press)
Locust Grove Cemetery
There are six Robbins' Children buried in the family plot at Locust Grove. ALL Children died in 1851, and the dates on their headstones indicate the deaths occurred in April of 1851. There are at least FIVE — children of Moses Robbins (II) that died as a result of contracting Scarlet Fever. Another Robbins child, Sophia, died at age 12… in April, 1851. She was the daughter of Harlan Parker Robbins, a brother of Moses Robbins (II).1 |
Citations
- [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Locust Grove, Wayne, Indiana.
Lee Wheeler Mitchell1
M, b. 17 February 1889, d. 11 March 1889
Citations
- [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Lalonde/Ginn/Paddock/Putnam by fixitmarylou1.
Richard Lee Fleming1
M, b. 25 November 1878, d. 25 September 1956
Birth* | Richard Lee Fleming was born on 25 November 1878 at Lancaster, South Carolina; son of John Archie Fleming and Julia Harper.1,2 |
Marriage* | He married Ada Bell Mitchell, daughter of William Thomas Mitchell and Vandeler Palistine Curtis, on 25 December 1907 at Mt. Vernon, Franklin, Texas.3 |
Census | Richard Lee Fleming and Ada Bell Mitchell appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 at Justice Precinct 7, Nolan, Texas, ED 181, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, married 2 years, 1 child.4 |
DraftWW1* | On 12 September 1918 Richard Lee Fleming registered for the draft at Roby, Fisher, Texas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife Ada Belle; described as tall, medium build, blue eyes, light hair.2 |
Census* | He and Ada Bell Mitchell appeared on the census of 18 February 1920 at Roby, Fisher, Texas, ED 68, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children.5 |
Census | Richard Lee Fleming and Ada Bell Mitchell appeared on the census of 5 May 1930 at Justice Precinct 1, Howard, Texas, ED 5, sheet 34B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.6 |
Census | Richard Lee Fleming and Ada Bell Mitchell appeared on the census of 2 April 1940 at Justice Precinct 4, Martin, Texas, ED 159-7, sheet 9B, occupation farm laborer, renting, 3 children at home.7 |
DraftWW11* | In 1942 Richard Lee Fleming registered for the draft at Sparenberg, Dawson, Texas; at the time, he was employed by unemployed; contact person: Mrs. C. J. Martin of Knott, Texas.8 |
Death* | He died on 25 September 1956 at Big Spring, Howard, Texas, at age 77; buried at the Big Spring City Cemetery.1 |
Citations
- [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.
- [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
- [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Lalonde/Ginn/Paddock/Putnam Family Tree.
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S1] Census of Population 1940.
- [S759] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Draft Registration Cards.
Ines Fleming1
F, b. 1909
Birth* | Ines Fleming was born in 1909 at Texas.1 |
(Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 Justice Precinct 7, Nolan, Texas, in the household of Richard Lee Fleming and Ada Bell Mitchell; ED 181, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, married 2 years, 1 child.2 |
(Witness) Census | Ines Fleming appeared on the census of 18 February 1920 Roby, Fisher, Texas, in the household of Richard Lee Fleming and Ada Bell Mitchell; ED 68, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children.1 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
Don Lee Fleming1
M, b. 22 December 1916, d. 24 September 1966
Birth* | Don Lee Fleming was born on 22 December 1916 at Commerce, Hunt, Texas.1,2 |
(Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 18 February 1920 Roby, Fisher, Texas, in the household of Richard Lee Fleming and Ada Bell Mitchell; ED 68, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children.1 |
(Witness) Census | Don Lee Fleming appeared on the census of 5 May 1930 Justice Precinct 1, Howard, Texas, in the household of Richard Lee Fleming and Ada Bell Mitchell; ED 5, sheet 34B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.3 |
(Witness) Census | Don Lee Fleming appeared on the census of 2 April 1940 Justice Precinct 4, Martin, Texas, in the household of Richard Lee Fleming and Ada Bell Mitchell; ED 159-7, sheet 9B, occupation farm laborer, renting, 3 children at home.4 |
Marriage* | Don Lee Fleming married Adele Davis on 2 February 1944 at Ackerly, Martin, Texas.5 |
Death* | Don Lee Fleming died on 24 September 1966 at Ackerly, Martin, Texas, at age 49; in the Big Spring hospital, WW II veteran; buried at Trinity Memorial Park.2 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S1] Census of Population 1940.
- [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.
Viola Fleming1
F, b. 1918
Birth* | Viola Fleming was born in 1918 at Texas.1 |
(Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 18 February 1920 Roby, Fisher, Texas, in the household of Richard Lee Fleming and Ada Bell Mitchell; ED 68, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children.1 |
(Witness) Census | Viola Fleming appeared on the census of 5 May 1930 Justice Precinct 1, Howard, Texas, in the household of Richard Lee Fleming and Ada Bell Mitchell; ED 5, sheet 34B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.2 |
(Witness) Census | Viola Fleming appeared on the census of 2 April 1940 Justice Precinct 4, Martin, Texas, in the household of Richard Lee Fleming and Ada Bell Mitchell; ED 159-7, sheet 9B, occupation farm laborer, renting, 3 children at home.3 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S1] Census of Population 1940.
Edith Fleming1
F, b. 1921
Birth* | Edith Fleming was born in 1921 at Texas.1 |
(Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 5 May 1930 Justice Precinct 1, Howard, Texas, in the household of Richard Lee Fleming and Ada Bell Mitchell; ED 5, sheet 34B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.1 |
(Witness) Census | Edith Fleming appeared on the census of 2 April 1940 Justice Precinct 4, Martin, Texas, in the household of Richard Lee Fleming and Ada Bell Mitchell; ED 159-7, sheet 9B, occupation farm laborer, renting, 3 children at home.2 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
- [S1] Census of Population 1940.
Adele Davis1
F, b. 14 November 1925, d. 24 July 2013
Birth* | Adele Davis was born on 14 November 1925 at Martin, Texas.1 |
Married Name | As of 2 February 1944,her married name was Fleming.1 |
Marriage* | She married Don Lee Fleming, son of Richard Lee Fleming and Ada Bell Mitchell, on 2 February 1944 at Ackerly, Martin, Texas.1 |
Death* | Adele Davis died on 24 July 2013 at Abilene, Taylor, Texas, at age 87; buried at Trinity Memorial Park.1 |
Obit | Adele's obituary was published in the Big Spring Herald on 26 July 2013: Adele D. Fleming, 87, passed from this life July 24, 2013. She was currently living at Royal Estates in Abilene and had lived in Big Spring for many years. Adele was born to Doyle and Ethel Davis on Nov. 14, 1925, in Martin County. She attended Flower Grove School and graduated as valedictorian in 1943. She married Don Lee Fleming on Feb. 2, 1944, in Ackerly. They had three daughters and one son. Adele started college when her youngest child started school. Her husband, Don, passed away the next year in 1966. She went on to receive her BA degree from Angelo State University in 1969 and masters degree in 1976. Adele taught English at Sterling City for many years and retired after teaching several years at Big Spring. Adele loved gardening, a trait she shared with her mother and passed on to her children. She was an accomplished artist, working in oils, acrylics and water colors. A favorite past time was watching hummingbirds. Adele joined the church in August 1938 at the age of 12. She was a faithful member throughout her life and loved her church family. She was a member of the Philadelphia Primitive Baptist Church in Big Spring. In addition to her husband, Adele was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Howard Davis; one sister, Roberta Wright; and a grandson, Lee Wayne Wheeler. She is survived by one brother, Travis Davis and wife Joyce of Marlin; her children, Donna Clark and husband Steve of Comanche, Glynda Dodson and husband Jerry of Lake Coleman, Julia Wheeler and husband Ted of Cross Plains and Don Lee Fleming Jr. and wife Teri of San Angelo; grandchildren, Gary and Marcy Campbell, Jennifer and Rick Fowler, Shawn and Candy Clark, Michael and Laura Dodson, Tonya Dodson, Monica Wood and Colin Wood; and great-grandchildren, Emma, Anna and Nicolas Campbell, Clayton and Victoria Fowler, Lillian Clark, Trevor Dodson, Rayna Selvage and Madison Dodson. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2013, at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Elder David Machiavello officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2013, at the funeral home. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring.1 |
Citations
- [S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.
Ethel B. Pettyjohn1
F, b. 21 December 1908, d. 16 September 1973
Birth* | Ethel B. Pettyjohn was born on 21 December 1908 at Texas.1,2 |
(Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 Justice Precinct 2, Titus, Texas, in the household of Charles Monroe Pettyjohn and Stella Mooney Curtis; ED 135, sheet 12B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children by first marriage, 1 by second.1 |
(Witness) Census | Ethel B. Pettyjohn appeared on the census of 31 January 1920 Kiamichi Twp., Pushmataha, Oklahoma, in the household of Stella Mooney Curtis; ED 230, sheet 18B, occupation farmer, widowed, 3 children.3 |
Married Name | As of 3 December 1923,her married name was Parks.4 |
Marriage* | Ethel B. Pettyjohn married Virgil Parks on 3 December 1923 at Wetumka, Hughes, Oklahoma.4 |
Married Name | As of 17 June 1925,her married name was Braly.2 |
Marriage* | Ethel B. Pettyjohn married Broadus Heathman Braly on 17 June 1925 at Holdenville, Hughes, Oklahoma.2 |
Married Name | As of 15 October 1928,her married name was Sharp.2 |
Marriage* | Ethel B. Pettyjohn married Bert Sharp on 15 October 1928 at Holdenville, Hughes, Oklahoma.2 |
Census* | Ethel B. Pettyjohn appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 at Wetumka Township, Hughes, Oklahoma, ED 28, sheet 7B, occupation servant/housekeeper, living with a family, listed as widowed.5 |
Married Name | As of 1 August 1930,her married name was Dennrey.2 |
Marriage* | She married Clifton Travis Dennrey on 1 August 1930 at Atoka, Oklahoma.2 |
Married Name | As of 21 December 1939,her married name was Boucher.2 |
Marriage* | Ethel B. Pettyjohn married Glenn Parks Boucher on 21 December 1939 at Sevier, Arkansas.2 |
Death* | Ethel B. Pettyjohn died on 16 September 1973 at Merced, California, at age 64; buried at Los Banos Cemetery.2 |
(Witness) Bio | Her parents are: Charles Monroe PETTYJOHN and Tempy J. UNKNOWN. Ethel first married Virgil Parks on December 3, 1923 in Wetumka, Hughes County, Oklahoma. Ethel married second Broadus Heathman Braly on June 17, 1925 in Holdenville, Hughes County, Oklahoma. Ethel married third to Bert Sharp on October 15, 1928 in Holdenville, Hughes County, Oklahoma. Ethel married fourth to Clifton Travis Dennrey on August 1, 1930 in Atoka County, Oklahoma. Ethel married fifth Glenn Parks Boucher on December 21, 1939 in Sevier County, Arkansas.2 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
- [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Los Banos, Merced, California.
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Scroggins Family Taree by kescroggins.
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
Mr. Brown1
M, b. circa 1880
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
Louis Monroe Pettyjohn1,2
M, b. 7 November 1911, d. 21 April 2005
Birth* | Louis Monroe Pettyjohn was born on 7 November 1911 at Talco, Titus, Texas.1,2 |
(Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 31 January 1920 Kiamichi Twp., Pushmataha, Oklahoma, in the household of Stella Mooney Curtis; ED 230, sheet 18B, occupation farmer, widowed, 3 children.1 |
Marriage* | Louis Monroe Pettyjohn married Barbara Inex Morris on 15 September 1937 at Shawnee, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma.3 |
Death* | Louis Monroe Pettyjohn died on 21 April 2005 at Shawnee, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, at age 93; buried at Resthaven Memorial Park in Shawnee.3 |
Obit | Louis Monroe's obituary was published in the Shawnee News-Star on 23 April 2005: Shawnee resident Louis Monroe Pettyjohn, 93, died Thursday, April 21, at a local nursing home. He was born Nov. 7, 1911, in Talco, Texas. He lived most of his life in Shawnee. Pettyjohn served in the U.S. Army at Fitzsimmons Army Base in Denver, Colo. After he moved to Shawnee in 1945, he was a bus driver for the city of Shawnee. He later retired from Tinker Air Force Base after 27 years. After retiring, he worked for Western Christian University in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. He also delivered "Meals on Wheels" to the elderly when he was 85 years young. Monroe was a founding member of the Northridge Church of Christ. He also had been a teacher of the gospel at many small Church of Christ congregations in Earlsboro, Maud, Meeker, Little, Saint Louis and Prague. He was active in numerous mission efforts throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stella (Curtis) and Charles Pettyjohn; two brothers, Vertis and Hubert Pettyjohn; three sisters, Ethel Boucher, Virgie Boyles and Mae Mills; his beautiful wife of almost 65 years, Barbara Pettyjohn on July 21, 2002. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Cathy Pettyjohn of Shawnee, Robert and Marty Pettyjohn of Shawnee and Paul and Pam Pettyjohn of Sand Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Bill Stephenson of Bellmont, N.C; four granddaughters, Misty and Mike Martin of McLoud, Tiffini and Kirk McLeod of Olathe, Kan., Whitney and Chelsey Pettyjohn of Sand Springs; three grandsons, Monty and Diana Pettyjohn of Plano, Texas, Stacey Pettyjohn of Sherwood Ark., and Travis and Andrea Pettyjohn of Fort Smith, Ark; nine great grandchildren, Cynthia Pettyjohn of Prague, Austin and Tate Pettyjohn of Plano, Texas, Afton and Branson Martin of Choctaw, Trent and Trevor Pettyjohn of Fort Smith, Ark., Miles McLeod of Olathe, Kan., and Zach and Jake Russenberger of Sherwood, Ark. Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Northridge Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of Walker Funeral Service of Shawnee.3 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Scroggins Family Taree by kescroggins.
- [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Resthaven, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma.
Vertis L. Pettyjohn1
M, b. 11 September 1914, d. 27 April 1994
Birth* | Vertis L. Pettyjohn was born on 11 September 1914 at Texas.1,2 |
(Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 31 January 1920 Kiamichi Twp., Pushmataha, Oklahoma, in the household of Stella Mooney Curtis; ED 230, sheet 18B, occupation farmer, widowed, 3 children.1 |
Death* | Vertis L. Pettyjohn died on 27 April 1994 at Paonia, Delta, Colorado, at age 79; buried at Fort Logan National Cemetery.3 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
- [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Scroggins Family Tree by kescroggins.
- [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Fort Logan, Denver, Colorado.
Virgil Parks1
M, b. 1906
Citations
- [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Scroggins Family Taree by kescroggins.
Broadus Heathman Braly1
M, b. 1 June 1902, d. 11 April 1975
Birth* | Broadus Heathman Braly was born on 1 June 1902 at Ada, Pontotoc, Oklahoma.1,2 |
Marriage* | He married Ethel B. Pettyjohn, daughter of Charles Monroe Pettyjohn and Stella Mooney Curtis, on 17 June 1925 at Holdenville, Hughes, Oklahoma.1 |
Death* | Broadus Heathman Braly died on 11 April 1975 at Holdenville, Hughes, Oklahoma, at age 72.2 |
Citations
- [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Los Banos, Merced, California.
- [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Scroggins Family Taree by kescroggins.
Clifton Travis Dennrey1
M, b. 15 May 1881, d. 7 January 1954
Citations
- [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Los Banos, Merced, California.
- [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Scroggins Family Taree by kescroggins.
Bert Sharp1
M, b. circa 1889
Citations
- [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Los Banos, Merced, California.
- [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Scroggins Family Taree by kescroggins.
Glenn Parks Boucher1
M, b. 17 November 1907, d. 16 October 1980
Citations
- [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Los Banos, Merced, California.
Barbara Inex Morris1
F, b. 8 June 1917, d. 21 July 2002
Birth* | Barbara Inex Morris was born on 8 June 1917 at Francis, Pontotoc, Oklahoma.1 |
Married Name | As of 15 September 1937,her married name was Pettyjohn.1 |
Marriage* | She married Louis Monroe Pettyjohn, son of Charles Monroe Pettyjohn and Stella Mooney Curtis, on 15 September 1937 at Shawnee, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma.1 |
Death* | Barbara Inex Morris died on 21 July 2002 at Shawnee, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, at age 85; buried at Resthaven Memorial Park.1 |
Obit | Barbara Inex's obituary was published in the Shawnee News-Star on circa 23 July 2002: Barbara Inex (Morris) Pettyjohn, 85 years old, died Sunday, July 21, 2002 in Shawnee, Oklahoma at a local hospital. Services will be Wednesday at Central Church of Christ at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery. Barbara was born June 8, 1917 in Francis, Oklahoma to Bayard and Sunset (Smith) Morris. Barbara married Louis Monroe Pettyjohn on September 15, 1937, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She lived in Shawnee most of her life. She had worked at Sylvania and retired after working many years as a dental assistant for Dr. Grady Bowers. She was a member of Central Church of Christ. She was very active as a Sunday school teacher at East Main and Northridge Churches of Christ, and had participated in numerous mission efforts touching the lives of many people. Her life exemplified the woman of Proverbs 31. Barbara had also been active in scouting as a leader in Cub Scouts and Campfire Girls and exhibited many talents as an author of poetry, drawing, painting and making teddy bears. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers - John, Otho and Ivan Morris; and two sisters - Irene Dawson and Eudora Posey. She is survived by her husband of almost 65 years - Monroe Pettyjohn; a sister, Helen Vickrey of Stroud, Oklahoma; two brothers, Howard Morris of San Jacinta, California and Ted Morris of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; three sons and daughter-in-laws - Jim and Cathy Pettyjohn of Shawnee; Robert and Marty Pettyjohn of Shawnee; Paul and Pam Pettyjohn of Rogersville, Missouri and one daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Bill Stephenson of Belmont, North Carolina. Seven grandchildren - four granddaughters - Misty Martin of Choctaw, Oklahoma; Tiffini McLeod of Olathe, Kansas; Whitney and Chelsey Pettyjohn of Rogersville, Missouri; and three grandsons - Monty Pettyjohn of Plano, Texas; Todd Pettyjohn of Cabot, Arkansas; and Travis Pettyjohn of Fort Smith, Arkansas; two step-grandchildren - Darla Chilton of Newcastle, Oklahoma and Shanon McClain of Chickasha, Oklahoma. Seven great-grandchildren - Cynthia Pettyjohn of Prague, Oklahoma; Austin and Tate Pettyjohn of Plano, Texas; Afton and Branson Martin of Choctaw, Oklahoma; and Trent and Trevor Pettyjohn of Fort Smith, Arkansas. Five step-great-grandchildren - Madison and Joey Moses of Newcastle, Oklahoma, Shane, Kyle and Zach McClain of Chickasha; as well as many wonderful nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.1 |
Citations
- [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Resthaven, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma.