OBIT: Crawford, Leatha Fowler - Jackson Co

Oklahoma County News, Jones City, 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 Earlsbore, 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.

Contributed by: Sharon Crawford 
<scburn1@earthlink.net>
Date: Thu, 17 Jul 1997