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Mrs. Ellen Byrd, 103, Dies FridayMrs. Ellen Byrd died October 25, 1957 at the
Spur Convalescent center. Mrs. Byrd was born October 1, 1854 in Arkansas. She
was married to V.A. Byrd at Florence, Alabama and she moved to Dickens County in
1923. She joined the Baptist Church July 1, 1897.Services were held Octobet 26,
at 4 p.m. in Campbellīs Funeral Chapel with the Rev. J.E. Lee, pastor of the
Bethel Baptist Church officiating assisted by Rev. John Floyd, pastor of First
Christian church. Pallbearers were Clyde Tilley, Herman Bostick, Sam Blair,
Earnest Seals, D.E. Bloodworth and Gene Roberts. Survivors include seven
children, Mrs. Mollie Hickman, Meadow; Mrs. Viola Roberson, Spur, Manuel and C.L.
of Laurenceburg, TN; G.C. of Eastland, L.E. of Lubbock and O.E. of Slaton. One
sister, Mrs. Bessie Smith of Oklahoma; thirty-four grandchildren, fifty-nine
great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.Interment was in Spur
cemetery with Campbellīs in charge of arrangements.The Texas Spur, October 31,
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