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Obit of Elizabeth Simmons - Grady County, Oklahoma

Submitted by:  Sandi Carter   SandKatC@aol.com 
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The Verden News
January 26, 1934



Grandmother Simmons who has been in declining health for several years 
passed away at her home here Wednesday, January 24, 1934. She was 85 
years old, 11 months and 6 days. Was born at Springsville, Ala., 
February 18. 1848.

The funeral services will be held this afternoon at 300 o'clock at the 
Methodist church with the Rev. Peak, pastor officiating and interment 
made in the Verden cemetery.

She was united in marriage to M. P. Simmons, May 20, 1871, to this union 
were born 4 children, 2 having preceded her in death, and W. L. Simmons 
of Marland, Oklahoma and Margret Wasson of Norge.

At a very early age she united with the Methodist church; throughout her 
lifetime remained a true and ardent Christian. She was a faithful 
devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Not only was her entire life given 
to the dutiful care of a mother, but reared as her own children, 2 
grandchildren whom she lived to see grown into manhood. It may well be 
said that her life was useful, dedicated to her family and to her God. 
She had lived in this vicinity for approximately 30 years. She is known 
by almost every man, woman and child as a kind, tender grandmother.

In addition to her husband, son, daughter and brother, Weldon Brooks, 
who survive her, she leaves to mourn her loss 12 grandchildren, 6 great 
grandchildren.

Throughout her long and active life, she has been an inspiration for the 
good and noble things in life.

Her passing leaves a place indeed hard to fill. There are many who will 
miss her kind and tender words of encouragement in life's dark hours. 
She has reaped her just reward in heaven without fear of death or 
eternity.


Submitted by Sandi Carter