Updated: 07 Sep 2009
Oklahoma County News
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
February 20, 1920
Spencer, Feb 18 - Funeral services for Mrs. Leatha Crawford, wife of Marcus Crawford, who died at her home in Spencer, February 10, were held Wednesday afternoon. A large number of deceased's friends were in attendance.
Burial was made at the Kolb cemetery, and the services were in charge of Rev. Bond. Mrs. Crawford has lived in our neighborhood for a number of years, having come to this country in the year of 1889, and she leaves many friends to mourn her loss.
Leatha FOWLER was born in Jackson Co. KY, on December 22, 1847, and was 72 years, 1 month and 17 days old at the time of her death. She was united in marriage to
Marcus Crawford 56 years ago. To this union eight children were born, three girls and five boys, all of whom are living, as follows: Mrs A.W. ANDERSON, Fairview, OK, Albert Crawford of Jones, OK, Joe Crawford of Oklahoma City, John Crawford of Wichita, Kansas, Elmer Crawford of Spencer, OK., Leonard Crawford of Earlsboro, OK., Mrs. J.P. HIVICK of Ardmore, OK and Mrs. George STROUSS of Shawnee, OK.
She also leaves her husband, Marcus Crawford, of this place, who will make his home with his daughter at Ardmore. The surviving relatives have the sympathy of many friends in their sorrow.
SOURCE: OKBits [Jan 2002]