Stilwell Democrat Journal August 1999

If a submitters name is not listed than the obits were submitted by Wanda Elliott jwdre@intellex.com

August 5, 1999

DOBBINS
Graveside services for Joe DOBBINS will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, August 5, 1999 at the Stilwell City Cemetery with Rev. Roger WOOD officiating. Services are under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Stilwell.
Joe DOBBINS was born July 28, 1912 in Aurora, Mo., to Charles R. and Marie SCHNUR DOBBINS. He departed this life August 3, 1999 in Stilwell at the age of 87 years and 6 days.
He served in the United States Army Air Corp during World War 11. On November 7, 1949, Joe was married to Betty GAINES in Stilwell. He worked as a typesetter printer for the Democrat Journal for 20 years and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Stilwell.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Val DOBBINS and one sister, Josephine DEJARNATT.
Joe is survived by his wife Betty; one son, Ray; two granddaughters, Kristie and Karin; and two great grandchildren, Heather and Tyler, all of Okla.

THOMPSON
Myrtle THOMPSON, daughter of Mike E. DAVIDSON and Elizabeth ROBERTS DAVIDSON was born January 13, 1909 in Beggs, and departed this life to be with our Lord, Friday, July 30, 1999 at her home in Westville, at the age of 90 years, 6 months and 16 days.
Myrtle was married to Albert THOMPSON on July 24, 1927 and to this union were born eight children, Ella Mae, Elizabeth, Margaret, Lewis, Arthur, James, Virginia and Eva.
She is preceded in death by both parents; her husband; two daughters, Eva Leona BOWLES in 1960 and Virginia Irene WALKER in 1993. She is also precede in death by seven grandchildren.
She is survived by: three daughters, Ella Mae, of Calif., and Elizabeth and Margaret of Okla.; three sons, Lewis, Arthur and James of Okla.; 20 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services were held Monday, August 2, 1999 at the Westville City Cemetery with Bro. Calude MCGEE officiating under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Westville.

OWL
Woodall OWL, son of Daniel OWL and Lizzie VANN OWL was born February 16, 1939 in Bunch, and departed this life to be with our Lord, Saturday, July 31, 1999 at Memorial Hospital in Stilwell at the age of 60 years, 5 months and 14 days.
Woodall was married to Rosie SAM on July 15, 1966 and to this union were born eight children; Elizabeth, Jennifer, Sherry, Tina, Woodall, Jr., Sabrina, Angela and Eugene.
Woodall was a faithful Christian and was always willing to share the word of God. He took joy in fellowshipping with others through singing, testimony and prayer. Despite his battle with cancer, he always kept his faith. The Bible says in Philippians 1:21 "For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
He is preceded in death by both parents; one son, Eugene OWL; two sisters, Mary WATERS and Peggie WILLIAMS; and two brothers, Joe OWL and Sam OWL.
He is survived by his wife; one son, Woodall Jr. of Okla.; six daughters, Elizabeth of Ark., Jennifer, Sherry, Tina, Sabrina and Angela, all of Okla.; four brothers, Daylight, Steven, Daniel Lee and Sam, all of Okla.; three sisters, Nancy, Nellie and Lucy, all of Okla.; and by 15 grandchildren.

RICH
Zerl William RICH, son of William Harvey RICH and Annie I. VANDERPOOL RICH was born March 8, 1918 in Wayton, Ark., and departed this life to be with our Lord, Thursday, July 22, 1999 at the Stilwell Nursing Home at the age of 81 years, 4 months and 13 days.
Zerl was married to Nancy Edna WATSON on April 24, 1946. He was a World War 11 Veteran of the United States Army. Together he and Edna owned and operated a dairy bar in Stilwell for a number of years before retiring to be a full time farmer and rancher.
He is precede in death by both parents; wife Edna RICH on July 28, 1998; two brothers, Sherman RICH and Ervin RICH; and two sisters, Nola TAYLOR and Hester STRODE.
He is survived by: one brother, Harvey of Okla.; two sisters, Priscilla and Clara, both of Ark.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 27, 1999 in the Roberts/Reed-Culver Funeral Home Chapel in Stilwell with Bro. Randy PROCTOR officiating. Interment followed at the Swain Cemetery in Swain, Ark.

SELLERS
Jess SELLERS, son of Josiah SELLERS and Patsy SKITT SELLERS, was born February 8, 1914 in Stilwell and departed this life to be with our Lord, Wednesday, July 28, 1999 at Memorial Hospital in Stilwell at the age of 85 years, 5 months and 19 days.
Jess was married to Jewell Elizabeth BOX on August 29, 1936 and to this union were born five children; Linda Sue, Addilee, Jesse James, Tom and Bobby Joe.
Jess worked for the Kansas City Southern railroad before retirement.
He is preceded in death by both parents; his wife, Jewell in 1995; one son, Bobby Joe SELLERS in 1989; one brother, John SELLERS; one grandson, Daniel Ray SPURGIN in 1991; and one granddaughter, Tammy Lania SELLERS.
He is survived by: two sons, Jesse James of Nev., and Tom of Calif.; two daughters, Linda and Addilee, both of Okla.; one brother, Levi of Okla.; 15 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services will be held, Friday, July 30, 1999 at 9:30 a.m. at the Elm Grove Cemetery with Bro. Bobby COTHREN officiating under the direction of Roberts/Reed-Culver Funeral Home of Stilwell.

August 12, 1999

HUMMINGBIRD
Rasmus Sequoyah HUMMINGBIRD was born August 13, 1913 to George and Mary Nellie THORNTON HUMMINGBIRD in Stilwell.
Rasmus went to be with our Lord Jesus, August 1, 1999 from his home in Tulsa. He was a member, and had served as an elder of First Christian church in Sapulpa. A veteran of W.W.11. He was a retired school administrator of the Sapulpa School system.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Allison, Wilson and infant Lincoln HUMMINGBIRD. Two sisters, Lucille KREIGHBAUM and infant Agnes HUMMINGBIRD. One grandson, Donald BEARTRACT Jr.
Survivors are his wife of 62 years, Ruby; one son, George; one daughter Newanna, all of Okla.; three grandsons; two granddaughters; one great grandson; two great granddaughters; two sisters, Louella and Elizabeth of Okla.; six nephews; and eight nieces.
Funeral services were held August 5, 1999. Gary SHEELY and Russell CASEY, clergymen of the First Christian Church officiated the services. Interment was at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa, Okla. Arrangements were by Smith Funeral Home, Sapulpa, Okla.

GOODMAN
Ida Mae GOODMAN, daughter of Henry CHOATE and Ada EDMISTON CHOATE was born October 27, 1906 in Westville, and departed this life to be with our Lord, Friday, August 6, 1999 at Memorial Hospital in Stilwell, at the age of 92 years, 9 months and 9 days.
Ida was married to Albert GOODMAN on February 15, 1929 and to this union was born one child Geraldine GOODMAN.
Ida worked for the Akin Lumber Company a number of years before retiring. She became a Christian in 1940 when she was saved at the Wright's Chapel church. She was secretary of the church for many years always being a dedicated and faithful member.
She is preceded in death by both parents; husband; four brothers, Luther, Roy, Carl and Floyd CHOATE; three sisters, Eula HOLLAND, Ollie GREEN and Elsie CHOATE.
She is survived by one daughter, Geraldine of Okla.; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 10, 1999 in the Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Westville with Bro. Mathew BUZZARD and Bro. Mike HAYES officiating. Interment followed at the Westville City Cemetery.

LAMONT
Funeral service for Jo Anne LAMONT were held Wednesday, August 11 at Crescent Valley Baptist Church with Rev. David WHITE officiating. Burial followed in Holland Cemetery under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Tahlequah.
Serving as pallbearers were Kent, Larry, Kim and Bobby FARGUSTON, Gregory WILSON, and Billy Ray WHITE.
Jo Anne LAMONT, daughter of Jack Robert and Sarah Ellen WHITE FARGUSON, was born February 4, 1947 in Muskogee, and died Sunday, August 8, 1999 in Tahlequah at the age of 52 years, 6 months and 4 days.
Jo Anne was a retail clerk and was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her parents; two children, Robert and Daleana; one brother, Kenneth; one sister, Connie, all of Okla.

GATES
Johnie Lee GATES, son of John Elbert and Nannie Ethel GATES, was born February 2, 1943 near Stonewall, and departed this life July 21, 1999 at Memorial Hospital in Stilwell, at the age of 56 years. He attended Crooked Oak High School and Capital Hill High School in Oklahoma City and was the first in his family to graduate from high school. Later he attended Oklahoma State University and Central State College.
On February 9, 1968 he married Cynthia Ann VOLZ in Oklahoma City. They were married for 31 years. They had two children, Michael Lee Todd GATES, who died as an infant, and John William.
Johnie worked in the Oklahoma city area for the Schwartz Dairy Farm in the early 70's. He was a master breeder of race and show horses, and of championship chickens, of which he was greatly proud.
Johnie was an active member of First Presbyterian Church in Tahlequah, a hard worker, a man of gentle wit and a faithful husband.
He is survived by his wife; son, John William; granddaughter, Neysa Marie of New Mexico; brother, Wallace; sisters, Eula of New Mexico, Ella of Calif., Patsy of Texas, Louise and Wanda Lou of Okla.
He is preceded in death by his parents; infant son; and sister Ellen Elizabeth GATES.
Memorial services were held Saturday, July 24, 1999 at the First Presbyterian church in Tahlequah.

BURGESS
Funeral services for Troy BURGESS were held August 9, 1999 at the Freewater Baptist Church with Bro. Wiley LOVEJOY and Bro. Lenard POOR officiating. Interment was in the Freewater Cemetery under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Stilwell.
Troy BURGESS was born March 12, 1923 in Cherokee County, to John and Stella DEASON BURGESS. He departed this life August 5, 1999 in rural San Juan County near Silverton, Colo., at the age of 76 years, 4 months and 24 days.
He was employed with Ozarks Electric Company. He had also served in the United States Army during World War 11. During his service time, Troy was awarded several medals including the Bronze Star, American Campaign, Army Good Conduct, Victory, European, African, Middle Eastern Campaign, Honorable Service, Qualification Combat Infantryman Army 1st Award and Rifle. Troy was saved in 1990 and was of the Christian faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Ruby BURGESS.
Troy is survived by two brothers, CeciL and Earl; one sister, Evie; one niece, Diann, all of Okla.; one nephew Leroy of Kansas; five great nieces and nephews and a host of cousins, loved ones and friends.

ISAACS
Vera Mae ISAACS, daughter of Earl FLOYD and Dona KELLY FLOYD was born September 3, 1915 in Franklin County, Ark., and departed this life to be with our Lord Saturday, August 7, 1999 at the Stilwell Nursing Home in Stilwell, at the age of 83 years, 11 months and 3 days.
Vera was married to Allen ISAACS on September 7, 1935 and to this union were born three children, Wayne, Ray and Lorene.
She is preceded in death by both parents; her husband; one son, Allen Ray; daughter-in-law, Mary Jo ISAACS and five sisters, Helen WOLSEY, Florence ISAACS, Jewel ROSS, Ruth DALE and Ruby WOOD.
She is survived by one son, Wayne; one daughter, Lorene; three grandchildren, Sharon, Danny and Doug, all of Okla.;and a host of nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral services were held Monday, August 9, 1999 at the Pilgrim Rest Cemetery with Bro. Jim SISCO officiating under the direction of Roberts/Reed-Culver Funeral Home of Stilwell.

MARSHALL
Wanda Louise MARSHALL, daughter of James A. ELROD and Essie Mae WRIGHT ELROD was born March 7, 1932 in Bristow, and departed this life to be with our Lord, Thursday, August 5, 1999 at Memorial Hospital in Stilwell at the age of 67 years, 4 months and 28 days.
Wanda was married to Don MARSHALL on May 28, 1954 and to this union were born seven children, Roger, Tommy, Donnie, Mark, Billie Louise, Belinda and Carolyn.
Wanda was dedicated to her family and worked at Maryetta School where she was a foster grandparent for nearly five years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Stilwell for a number of years.
She is preceded in death by both parents; husband Don in 1993, one son, Roger Dale MARSHALL in 1967 and one brother Gene ELROD.
She is survived by three sons, Tommy, Donnie and Mark, all of Okla.; three daughters, Billie Louise of Calif., Belinda of Mo., and Carolyn of Okla.; three brothers, James of Fla., Junior and Tommy of Okla.; three sisters, Joyce of Mich., Lois and Della Jo of Okla.; 14 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren.
Funeral srvices were held Monday, August 9, 1999 at the First Baptist Church in Stilwell with Bro. Roger HANEY officiating. Interment followed at the Stilwell City Cemetery under the direction of Roberts/Reed-Culver Funeral Home of Stilwell.

MAGGARD
Edgar Wesley MAGGARD, son of John MAGGARD and Belle Catherine WOODWARD MAGGARD was born February 20, 1915 in Vience, Ark., and departed this life to be with our Lord, Thursday, August 5, 1999 at his home in Westville, at the age of 84 years, 5 months and 15 days.
Edgar was married to Eva Mae BEARD on June 24, 1938 and to this union were born five children; Phyllis, Letha, Sharon, Linnie and Winford. He was a resident of the Westville area since 1932 where he enjoyed working the farm and spending time with his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by both parents; one grandchild, Scott GOLDMAN; one brother, Floyd MAGGARD; and two sisters, Lodema SWEET and Lori DOTSON.
He is survived by his wife; one son, Winford of Okla.; four daughters, Phyllis, Sharon and Linnie of Okla., and Letha of Ga.; three brothers, Ancil, Neil and Kenneth, of Okla.; and one sister, Lovada of Okla.; also by 12 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and many, many friends.
Funeral services were held August 8, 1999 in the Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Westville with Bro. Larry KINDLE officiating. Interment followed at the Westville City Cemetery.

August 19, 1999

BRUNER
Graveside services for Barbara M. BRUNER were held 2 p.m. Friday, August 13, 1999 at the Zinnemon Cemetery in Prairie Grove, Ark., with Bro. Udell DENNY officiating. Services were under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Stilwell. Barbara M. BRUNER was born February 1, 1923 in Brooklyn, N.Y. to William George and Marie HART MCCLOUD. She departed this life August 11, 1999 in Tulsa at the age of 76 years, 6 months and 10 days.
She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. On September 5, 1953, Barbara was married to Willard Lonzo BRUNER. He preceded her in death on August 10, 1994. She was also preceded in death by her parents.
Barbara is survived by one daughter, Carol of Texas; one son, Earl of Va.; two grandchildren, Tyson and Elizabeth both of Va., and one brother, George of N.Y.

DIXON
Joseph Allen (Dean) DIXON, Jr., son of Joseph Allen DIXON and Bertha Catherine CASEY DIXON was born July 23, 1926 in Watts and departed this life to be with our Lord, Tuesday, Auaust 10, 1999 at his home in Watts at the age of 73 years and 17 days.
Joseph was married to Laura Grace SELF and to this union were born three children; Danny, Patricia and Karen.
He is preceded in death by both parents, one infant daughter; Linda and one infant grandson, one brother and three sisters.
He is survived by his wife Laura of the home; two sons, Danny of Okla., and Joseph of Calif.; two daughters, Patricia of Minn. and Karen of Okla.; two brothers, Carl and Bud both of Okla.; three sisters, Mable and Anna of Ark., and Geraldine of Ore.; ten grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.

DUMLER
R. Michael DUMLER, 46, of Texhoma, died Wednesday, August 11, 1999 at Independence, Kan. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Saturday, August 14, 1999 at the Hart Memorial Chapel with Rev. Dane LEMMONS officiating. Burial was at the Downing Cemetery under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Stilwell.
Mike was born April 1, 1953 in Cherokee. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1971 and from Midwest Christian College in 1982. Mike has been a minister at the First Christian Church in Texhoma for 11 years. He was active in Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club. He was president of the Ministerial Alliance and was chaplain at Next Stop Network, Panhandle Treatment Center in Guymon.
On May 20, 1972, he married Brenda SWEPSTON in Oklahoma City, who survives. Other survivors include three children; Eric, Jaynann and Julie, all of the home; his mother, Virginia of Okla. his father, Bob of Kan.; two sisters, Joyce of Okla., and Sue of Iowa; and his mother-in-law, Jayne of Okla.
A memorial has been established at the First National Bank, Texhoma, for the children's educational fund.

FLEIG
Graveside services for Ida Louise Emiline FLEIG were held Tuesday, August 17, 1999 at the Westville Cemetery with Rev. Audie VAUGHAN officiating. Services were under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Westville.
Ida Louise Emiline FLEIG was born July 4, 1913 in Watts to Wesley and Russia PIERCE JONES. She departed this life August 14, 1999 in Westville at the age of 86 years, 1 month and 11 days.
She was a nurse's aid and was of the Baptist faith.
On March 2, 1928, Ida was married to William Everett FLEIG in Stilwell. He preceded her in death on August 7, 1985. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Marie JORDAN.
Ida is survived by six children: Gene, Billye and Mary Lou of Okla., Joe of Utah, Harold of Calif., and Jerry of Ariz.; 13 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren; and one sister, Faye of Okla.

KELLEY
Maggie Catherine WATERS KELLEY, daughter of Mose Buckskin WATERS and Carrie Ann FIELDS WATERS was born January 12, 1909 in Vian and departed this life to be with our Lord, Wednesday August 11, 1999 at her son's home in Tulsa at the age of 90 years, 6 months and 30 days.
Maggie was married to Byrl Elbert KELLEY on February 19, 1932 and to this union were born two chldren, Shirley Ann and Byurl David.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed and took pride in her family. She enjoyed also, attending church services and Bible study. Together, Byrl and Maggie owned and operated Kelley's Department Store in Stilwell for many years. She also taught school in the Adair County area for a numbe of years.
She is preceded in death by both parents; her husband; five brothers, George, Howard, Jack, Paul and David WATERS and one sister, Ermma Lee SKELTON.
She is survived by one son, Byrl David and one daughter Shirley Ann, both of Okla.; five grandchildren, two great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; and by a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held August 14, 1999 at the First Christian Church in Stilwell with Bro. Vance EUGANKS, Bro. Ron JOYCE and Jack STEELE officiating Interment followed at the Stilwell City Cemetery under the direction of Roberts/Reed-Culver Funeral Home of Stilwell.

MCLEOD
Inez Alyene MCLEOD, daughter of Noah NICKENS and Susie GREGORY NICKENS was born May 8, 1914 in St. Paul, Ark., and departed this life to be with our Lord, Monday, August 9, 1999 at the Westville Nursing Home at the age of 85 years and 2 months.
Inez was married to Jack MCLEOD in 1947. She was a librarian for many years before retirement for the Swchlumber Glen Oil Company. She took pride in her family and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
She is preceded in death by both parents; her husband, Jack MCLEOD in 1960; six brothers, Floyd, Otis, Orville, Loy Odell and Edward NICKENS, and one sister, Gladys Alyene NICKENS.
She is survived by: one sister, Joyce; two nephews, Victor and Daryl, all of Okla.; and by many nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral service were held, Thursday, August 12, 1999 with Bro. Claude MCGEE of Westville officiating under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Westville.

SPEARMAN
Thomas Joe SPEARMAN, son of Richard ACORN and Judith A. WEST ACORN was born February 22, 1966 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and departed this life into eternity on Sunday, August 8, 1999 at his home in Stilwell at the age of 33 years, 5 months and 16 days.
Tommy was married to Rebecca COLE on September 2, 1988 and to this union were born two children; Tiffany and Whitney.
He was a carpenter and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by both his maternal and paternal grandparents.
He is survived by his wife Becky of the home; his both daughters of Okla.; five sisters, Paula, Carla, Tina, Renetta and Scerita all of Okla.; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 11, 1999 in the Roberts/Reed-Culver Funeral Home Chapel in Stilwell with Bro. Bob WINGO officiating. Interment followed at the Mulberry Cemetery.

WHITE
Sandra June WHITE, daughter of Durward KEETER and Betty June THORNE KEETER was born July 27, 1949 in Santa Cruz, Calif., and departed this life, Tuesday, August 10, 1999 in Watts at the age of 50 years and 13 days.
Sandy graduated from Northside High School in Fort Smith, Ark. She was employed by Staffmark at Gates Rubber Company in Siloam Springs, Ark. She was of the Methodist faith.
She is preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Tom KEETER; one son, Mike KEETER; one nephew, Stephen CRESS; one uncle, Gus KEETER; and her mother and father-in-law, Lucille and Loyd WHITE.
She is survived by her husband Clyde; her parents, Durward and Betty June; four sons, Lonnie, Brian, Jeremy and Cody; one daughter, Cassie; one sister, Tommie; one brother, Jimmie, all of Okla.; and by one niece, Jennifer of Germany.
Funeral services were held August 13, 1999 in the Roberts/Reed-Culver Funeral Home Chapel in Stilwell with Rev. Ray Dean KEETER of Tahlequah officiating. Interment will follow at the Stilwell City Cemetery.

August 26, 1999

CORKRAN
Services for Jim CORKRAN, of Wagoner were held Wednesday, August 18, at the U.S. National Cemetery in Ft. Gibson, with Rev. Joe MYERS officiating. Funeral services are under the direction of Shipman Funeral Home and Crematory in Wagoner.
Jim was born to Olwen and Sarah CORKRAN, Sr. in Tiptonville, Tenn., on July 26, 1932.
He died Sunday, August 14, 1999 in Wagoner at the age of 67. Jim was a member of Wagoner Community for the past 18 years. He served in the Air Force from 1951 until his retirement as a Master Sgt. in 1974. Jim served his country in both Korea and Vietnam. He was a lifetime member of the D.A.V., a member of the Muskogee V.F.W. and American Legion.
Jim married Sandra COTNEY CUNNINGHAM in Wagoner on November 24, 1982. He was preceded in death by his parents; one step-son, Billy Bob CUNNINGHAM and one step-grandchild, Jeffery E. CUNNINGHAM.
Jim is survived by his wife Sandra of the home; three stepsons, Roy of Mass., Virgil and Johnny of Okla.; one daughter, Annette of Ga.; two step-daughters, Jessie and Mary of Okla.; one brother, Charles of Miss.; thirteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.

GUESS
Marylynn Kay GUESS, 62, died Friday, July 23, 1999 in Chico, California. A native of Stilwell, she was born May 17, 1937. She had been a resident of Chester, Calif., since 1949. GUESS retired as an administrative officer for the U.S. Forest service after 36 years of service.
A long time stalwart with the Chester Church of Christ, she taught Sundy School and served as a bus drive with the churches Joy Bus Ministries.
She is survived by brothers, Millard of Calif., Pershing and Bill of Okla.; sisters, Zola of Okla., Ruby and Euphemia of Calif., Clyda of Ore., and Karel of Nev.
A celebration of her life was held Wednesday, July 28, 1 p.m. at the Chester Church of Christ with interment following in the Chester District Cemetery. The family requests any donations in her memory be made to either the Chester Church of Christ Joy Bus Ministries or Enloe Hospice c/o Fehrman.

STARR
Funeral services for Rachel Mae THIRSTY STARR were Wednesday, August 18, at the Hart Memorial Chapel with Clifford W. SPRINGWATER officiating. Interment was in the Echota Cemetery under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Stilwell.
Rachel Mae THIRSTY STARR was born January 8, 1913, in Jay to John Goodmoney and Lucy NIX THIRSTY. She departed this life August 15, 1999 in Tulsa at the age of 86 years, 7 months and 7 days.
She was a homemaker and was a member of the Johnson Baptist Church. Rachel was married to Charley STARR. He preceded her in death on June 22, 1999. Although she did not have any children of her own, Rachel had several nieces and nephews that she loved very much and took care of.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; six brothers, Scott, Joe, Ralph, Redwing, William and Adam THIRSTY and one sister, Alice THIRSTY.
Rachel is survived by three sisters, Edna, Rose and Ella Mae; and one step-son Arthur, all of Okla.