VINITA, Aug. 25.—Services for Mrs. Lillian Purcell Warner,
91-year-old pioneer Vinita resident who died Tuesday, will
be in the Methodist church Thursday at 3:30 p.m.
Mrs. Warner was the mother of H.R. Warner, vice-president of
the First National bank, Vinita.
Following the death of her husband in 1923, Mrs. Warner
accepted the position as visitor for the city’s public
school system. Later she was appointed city librarian and
held that position for 17 years. She retired in December,
1942.
Survivors, in addition to the son, include one sister, Mrs.
Bertha Purcell, Oakland, Calif.; and one granddaughter, Mrs.
Ray Boatright, Vinita.
From The Oklahoma, 8/26/1948
Donated by:
Emily Jordan
