Wilson, Ora Ann Paul (1892-1962)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1962 Oct 11 p. 8

Birth date: 1892 Oct 1

text of obituary:

MRS. ORA ANN WILSON

Ora Ann Wilson, daughter of John and Eva (Cadwell) Paul, was born in Calhoun, Mo. on Oct. 1, 1892, and passed away in the Watonga, Okla. hospital on Sept. 1, 1962, at the age of 69 years and 11 months. The family moved to Geary, Okla. from Ringwood, Okla. in 1917 and mother made her residence there till her death.

On March 11, 1913, she was married to G. C. Wilson in Woodward, Okla. This union was blessed with three sons of whom Archie preceded her into eternity in 1917.

On July 26, 1931 she was baptized upon her confession of faith by Rev. H. D. Penner and became affiliated with the First Mennonite Church of Geary, of which she remained a member till her death. A great sorrow came into her life when, on Feb. 2, 1945, father passed away.

Mother was in poor health for several years. She sought relief by entering both the Okarche and Watonga hospitals. For a brief period she lived in a rest home in Weatherford. Her sister from St. Louis was here for some time to take care of her. A few weeks ago she entered the Hillcrest Rest Home in Watonga, but after only a few days she was taken to the hospital where she died.

She leaves to mourn her death two sons, Charles and wife Argus, Calif. and Everett of Enid, Okla.; one sister, Lula Rose of St. Louis, Mo.; three brothers, Pearl Paul of Long Beach, Calif. and W. E. and J. H. Paul, address unknown.

Mother has gone to a place where there are no more tears or pain, for the first things are passed away. — The Children.