VINITA, Feb. 16—Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in
the Pilgrim Presbyterian church for Mrs. Fannie E. Marks,
85, pioneer resident of Vinita, who died early Wednesday.
Mrs. Marks, active in Vinita affairs for many years, was
born in Lowell, Mo., and moved to Vinita with her family
when she was a child.
A graduate of the first class to finish at the Cherokee
Female seminary, Tahlequah, Mrs. Marks taught school for
several years in Indian Territory.
Mrs. Marks, first Vinita postmistress, served when Vinita
was known as Downingville. She was the widow of L.W. Marks,
Vinita rancher and stockman.
A charter member of the First Presbyterian church, Mrs.
Marks was a member of the building committed that built the
present Presbyterian church in 1903.
Survivors include one son, Dr. W.R. Marks, Vinita.
From The Oklahoma, 2/17/1949
Donated by:
Emily Jordan
