Gerson, Ameila

Daily Oklahoman
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
May 21, 1911 page 15

Prominent Woman Dies

In the death of Mrs. Amelia Gerson, Saturday night, is marked the passing of one of Oklahoma City's best known women. The end came peacefully at her home, 300 West Twelfth street. Mrs. Gerson was seventy-seven years old and leaves six children, all of whom are prominent in the social and business life of the city. They are George, James and Harry Gerson, Mrs. E. Cole, Mrs. S. C. Heyman and Mrs. Sol Hasgall. Mrs. Gerson had lived in Oklahoma City for the last sixteen years, coming here from Newton, Kan. Notice of the funeral arrangements has not yet been given out.

Daily Oklahoman
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
May 24, 1911 page 10

Gerson Funeral Largely Attended

The funeral services of Mrs. Amelia Gerson, 77 years old, widow of Joseph Gerson, who died at her home, 306 West Twelfth street, Saturday night, was held at the family residence Monday afternoon. The Rev. Joseph Blatt preached the funeral sermon.

Mr. and Mrs. Gerson came to Oklahoma City sixteen years ago, from Newton, Kan., to join their three sons here, who came to Oklahoma City at the opening. Since coming here, the Gersons have been prominent, both financially and socially.

The service was one of the largest attended in the history of the city, many friends and relatives attending. The floral offerings were elaborate. The pallbearers were Leon Levy, B. B. Pollock, Arthur Abt, Louis Cohn, Sidney Elsman and A. M. Goldstandt.

Mrs. Gerson leaves three sons, Harry, James and George Gerson, and three daughters, Mrs. E. Cole, Mrs. S. C. Heyman and Mrs. S. J. Hasgell. Interment was at Fairlawn.

Contributed by Marti Graham, October 2003. Information posted as courtesy to researchers. The contributor is not related to nor researching any of the above.

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