Daughter of Murvin & Mary Thompson Darst Keithly. Married Abner Landrum Bramblett October 1, 1872 in St. Charles Co., MO.
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St. Charles Banner News, St. Charles, Missouri, January 30, 1996
"MRS. ROSETTA BRAMBLETT RECIPIENT OF 'TOM BRENNAMAN ORCHID'
Mrs. Rosetta Bramblett of O'Fallon was awarded the famous 'Tom Brennamann Orchid' given to the oldest lady present at the St. John's Evangelical Church of St. Charles on Wednesday evening, Jan. 22. This program patterned after the radio program broadcast each morning from Hollywood, was conducted by Dr. Merrith, minister of the Wagoner Methodist Church of St. Louis.
Mrs. Bramblett was 92 on her last birthday, Oct. 18. She was born in St. Charles County and has lived there all of her life, so she is a truly representative product of this part of the country and merits this unique recognition. The orchid was sent from Hollywood, by air, especially for the occasion and was fresh and lovely as though it had just been cut.
Mrs. Bramblett had 8 children, 5 of whom are living, she has 18 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She is remarkably alert in every way, keeps abreast of current events through the radio, is a very interesting and intelligent conversationalist and a faithful member of the Methodist Church. She has had a long and useful life and richly deserves the lovely orchid she received."
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Newspaper unknown, O'Fallon Wednesday, ????? --
"The funeral of Mrs. Cordelia Roseta(sic) Bramblett was held in the Methodist Church in O'Fallon July 30, 2 p.m. Rev. C. Barton, pastor, was in the pulpit and read appropriate scripture and offered a prayer as per request of the deceased. Mr. E. A. Keithly gave the eulogy which was very fitting, telling of her membership and association with the church and the greater part of her 95 years of life, nearly all of which was spent in this vicinity. The choir sang 'How Firm a Foundation' and 'Jesus Lover of My Soul', and Miss Susie Keithly sang 'No Night There'. Mrs. Bramblett was the oldest daughter of the late Murvin Keithly and his wife Mary Darst Keithly. No brothers or sisters survive. Her children left bereaved are Wilburn of Wichita, Kan., Nora Hopkins, Okmulgee, Okla., Mrs. C. M Long, Lafayette, Ind., Fern Norton, Washington, D. C. A son, Calvin and daughter Maude preceded her in death and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren survive. The casket carriers were Messrs. George Pallardy, Robt. Dixon, N. B. Schwendemann and Fred Meinert. She was laid to rest in the family lot, beside her husband in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Among those attending the funeral from a distance were Leona Tate, Washington, D. C., Wilburn and son, Wichita, Mrs. C. M. Long and husband of Indiana and their son and wife of Columbia, Mo., a niece Mrs. Pauline Lord O'Connor and husband of St. Louis, a cousin Mrs. Nellie Cottler Fleshman from Chain of Rocks, Mr. John Millar, Miss Addie Carthrea, also Cottle Cousins from Montgomery City, Mrs. Edith Grosburg and husband (rest of article missing)"
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Newspaper & date unknown -- Tribute to Memory of O'Fallon Resident Who Died July 19, 1949, by Marcia Williams
"The history of the O'Fallon Methodist church and the adjoining community would not be complete, without a page from the life story of Cordelia Rosetta Keithly Bramblet, whose well rounded life was characterized by devotion to duty in her home, the community, and to her church.
By inheritance Mrs. Bramblet was a descendant of pioneer ancestors, who had settled in this country, more than a century ago. She knew stories of the past and of the first hand contact with Indians and early settlers in this section. She knew those who had known and talked with Daniel Boone and others of his generation. She recalled a story told by her father the late Mr. Murvin Keithly of seeing a herd of deer grazing near Salt Lick on the farm of his father the late Mr. Samuel Keithly, who had bought a large tract of land from the government soon after Missouri became a state, and who had come from Kentucky to this section of the country. She recalled vividly days of the Civil War and of the discord it occasioned in the county from 1861 to 1865. Mrs. Bramblet was left motherless when little more than ten years of age, and soon learned to depend upon herself. She was always capable and resourceful.
Knew Values
She appreciated the value of an education and studied diligently to master any subject that came to hand in her school experience. She graduated with distinction, from Fairview Seminary, a college of note, in the class of 1872. The memory of this occasion was happy one with her and she told of the dress of white dotted swiss floor length she wore, but not the subject of the graduating essay, tho the occasion had been impressive and took place at the Mt. Zion Methodist church in the community.
Not many months later this attractive young woman married Mr. A. L. Bramblet, a farmer of Ralls county and went to live in that section of the state. In 1885 Mr. and Mrs. Bramblet and their family returned to St. Charles county, and for many years were an important part of the Methodist church, and social circle in the community at O'Fallon.
Mrs. Bramblet was resourceful and efficient as wife and mother, saw to it that each of her children including: five daughters and two sons received a good education, that filled them for a place of importance and responsibility in educational or business circles. She was an expect needle woman and knew how to fashion clothing for her family and too she knew well the routed to serving a good wholesome meal to her famiy and friends. Several of the children had married and left home and with the passing of her husband the late Mr. A. L. Bramblet in 1910, Mrs. Bramblet left her farm home and moved to O'Fallon, where she spent most of her remaining years.
Wrote Family History
With the help of a cousin, Mrs. Bramblet wrote the history of the Keithly family. This valuable book was called 'The Keithly Clan' and contained much information of other days, interesting and useful. Storms of life struck heavily on the heart and life of Mrs. Bramblet when death entered the home and took a grown daughter and a grown son. But with the faith that was in her heart Mrs. Bramlet pressed on and again took up the duties of home and community life. When she had passed the four-score and ten years failing eyesight and ill health over-took this remarkably interesting person and later she made her home with a beloved daughter in Washington, D. C. who gave her mother every care and attention to make her last years pleasant and comfortable.
The sick lady knew the Heavenly hosts were not far distant and passed happily on July 19, 1949 from (to?) the home prepared for all of God's children.
The friends assembled at O'Fallon Methodist church on July 23 for the last earthly rites to be held. Beautiful flowers were every where to blend a touch of sympathy between this and the world above.
Comforting words were heard from the pastor and friends, with beautiful songs of love and cheer for the occasion. At Mt. Zion cemetery, a place the deceased loved, her remains were laid carefully and tenderly to rest away to await the Resurrection morn. It seemed from somewhere in the distance could be heard the refrain of the song dear to the heart of the deceased, I would not live always; no, welcome the tomb, 'Since Jesus hath lain there, I dread not its gloom.' (Missing) Saturday July 23 at 2 p.m. The local pastor Rev. C. Barton was in the pulpit and read appropriate Scripture and offered the prayer. At her request Mr. E. A. Keithly gave the eulogy very fittingly refering to her as a life long member of this curch and having lived most of her 95 years in this vicinity. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Leona B. Tate in Washington, D. C., having been an invalid and nearly blind for the past two years.
The children surviving are Wilburn, Witchita Kan.; Nora Hopkins, Okmulgee, Okla.; Carrie Long, La-Fayette, Ind.; and Fern Norton, Washiington D. C. and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs. Bramblett was the daughter of the late Marvin Keithly and his wife Mary Darst Keithly. No brothers or sisters survive. Among those attending the funeral from a distance were her son, Wilburn with his son and wife of Witchita, a daughter Mrs. C. M. Long and husband and their son and wife of Ind., Leona B. Tate, Washington D. C., a niece Mrs. Pauline Ford O'Connor and husband of St. Louis. SUNNY JIM"
(Comment: misspelling and incorrect punctuation is as found in the article)
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St. Charles Banner News, St. Charles, Missouri, January 30, 1996
"MRS. ROSETTA BRAMBLETT RECIPIENT OF 'TOM BRENNAMAN ORCHID'
Mrs. Rosetta Bramblett of O'Fallon was awarded the famous 'Tom Brennamann Orchid' given to the oldest lady present at the St. John's Evangelical Church of St. Charles on Wednesday evening, Jan. 22. This program patterned after the radio program broadcast each morning from Hollywood, was conducted by Dr. Merrith, minister of the Wagoner Methodist Church of St. Louis.
Mrs. Bramblett was 92 on her last birthday, Oct. 18. She was born in St. Charles County and has lived there all of her life, so she is a truly representative product of this part of the country and merits this unique recognition. The orchid was sent from Hollywood, by air, especially for the occasion and was fresh and lovely as though it had just been cut.
Mrs. Bramblett had 8 children, 5 of whom are living, she has 18 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She is remarkably alert in every way, keeps abreast of current events through the radio, is a very interesting and intelligent conversationalist and a faithful member of the Methodist Church. She has had a long and useful life and richly deserves the lovely orchid she received."
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Newspaper unknown, O'Fallon Wednesday, ????? --
"The funeral of Mrs. Cordelia Roseta(sic) Bramblett was held in the Methodist Church in O'Fallon July 30, 2 p.m. Rev. C. Barton, pastor, was in the pulpit and read appropriate scripture and offered a prayer as per request of the deceased. Mr. E. A. Keithly gave the eulogy which was very fitting, telling of her membership and association with the church and the greater part of her 95 years of life, nearly all of which was spent in this vicinity. The choir sang 'How Firm a Foundation' and 'Jesus Lover of My Soul', and Miss Susie Keithly sang 'No Night There'. Mrs. Bramblett was the oldest daughter of the late Murvin Keithly and his wife Mary Darst Keithly. No brothers or sisters survive. Her children left bereaved are Wilburn of Wichita, Kan., Nora Hopkins, Okmulgee, Okla., Mrs. C. M Long, Lafayette, Ind., Fern Norton, Washington, D. C. A son, Calvin and daughter Maude preceded her in death and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren survive. The casket carriers were Messrs. George Pallardy, Robt. Dixon, N. B. Schwendemann and Fred Meinert. She was laid to rest in the family lot, beside her husband in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Among those attending the funeral from a distance were Leona Tate, Washington, D. C., Wilburn and son, Wichita, Mrs. C. M. Long and husband of Indiana and their son and wife of Columbia, Mo., a niece Mrs. Pauline Lord O'Connor and husband of St. Louis, a cousin Mrs. Nellie Cottler Fleshman from Chain of Rocks, Mr. John Millar, Miss Addie Carthrea, also Cottle Cousins from Montgomery City, Mrs. Edith Grosburg and husband (rest of article missing)"
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Newspaper & date unknown -- Tribute to Memory of O'Fallon Resident Who Died July 19, 1949, by Marcia Williams
"The history of the O'Fallon Methodist church and the adjoining community would not be complete, without a page from the life story of Cordelia Rosetta Keithly Bramblet, whose well rounded life was characterized by devotion to duty in her home, the community, and to her church.
By inheritance Mrs. Bramblet was a descendant of pioneer ancestors, who had settled in this country, more than a century ago. She knew stories of the past and of the first hand contact with Indians and early settlers in this section. She knew those who had known and talked with Daniel Boone and others of his generation. She recalled a story told by her father the late Mr. Murvin Keithly of seeing a herd of deer grazing near Salt Lick on the farm of his father the late Mr. Samuel Keithly, who had bought a large tract of land from the government soon after Missouri became a state, and who had come from Kentucky to this section of the country. She recalled vividly days of the Civil War and of the discord it occasioned in the county from 1861 to 1865. Mrs. Bramblet was left motherless when little more than ten years of age, and soon learned to depend upon herself. She was always capable and resourceful.
Knew Values
She appreciated the value of an education and studied diligently to master any subject that came to hand in her school experience. She graduated with distinction, from Fairview Seminary, a college of note, in the class of 1872. The memory of this occasion was happy one with her and she told of the dress of white dotted swiss floor length she wore, but not the subject of the graduating essay, tho the occasion had been impressive and took place at the Mt. Zion Methodist church in the community.
Not many months later this attractive young woman married Mr. A. L. Bramblet, a farmer of Ralls county and went to live in that section of the state. In 1885 Mr. and Mrs. Bramblet and their family returned to St. Charles county, and for many years were an important part of the Methodist church, and social circle in the community at O'Fallon.
Mrs. Bramblet was resourceful and efficient as wife and mother, saw to it that each of her children including: five daughters and two sons received a good education, that filled them for a place of importance and responsibility in educational or business circles. She was an expect needle woman and knew how to fashion clothing for her family and too she knew well the routed to serving a good wholesome meal to her famiy and friends. Several of the children had married and left home and with the passing of her husband the late Mr. A. L. Bramblet in 1910, Mrs. Bramblet left her farm home and moved to O'Fallon, where she spent most of her remaining years.
Wrote Family History
With the help of a cousin, Mrs. Bramblet wrote the history of the Keithly family. This valuable book was called 'The Keithly Clan' and contained much information of other days, interesting and useful. Storms of life struck heavily on the heart and life of Mrs. Bramblet when death entered the home and took a grown daughter and a grown son. But with the faith that was in her heart Mrs. Bramlet pressed on and again took up the duties of home and community life. When she had passed the four-score and ten years failing eyesight and ill health over-took this remarkably interesting person and later she made her home with a beloved daughter in Washington, D. C. who gave her mother every care and attention to make her last years pleasant and comfortable.
The sick lady knew the Heavenly hosts were not far distant and passed happily on July 19, 1949 from (to?) the home prepared for all of God's children.
The friends assembled at O'Fallon Methodist church on July 23 for the last earthly rites to be held. Beautiful flowers were every where to blend a touch of sympathy between this and the world above.
Comforting words were heard from the pastor and friends, with beautiful songs of love and cheer for the occasion. At Mt. Zion cemetery, a place the deceased loved, her remains were laid carefully and tenderly to rest away to await the Resurrection morn. It seemed from somewhere in the distance could be heard the refrain of the song dear to the heart of the deceased, I would not live always; no, welcome the tomb, 'Since Jesus hath lain there, I dread not its gloom.' (Missing) Saturday July 23 at 2 p.m. The local pastor Rev. C. Barton was in the pulpit and read appropriate Scripture and offered the prayer. At her request Mr. E. A. Keithly gave the eulogy very fittingly refering to her as a life long member of this curch and having lived most of her 95 years in this vicinity. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Leona B. Tate in Washington, D. C., having been an invalid and nearly blind for the past two years.
The children surviving are Wilburn, Witchita Kan.; Nora Hopkins, Okmulgee, Okla.; Carrie Long, La-Fayette, Ind.; and Fern Norton, Washiington D. C. and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs. Bramblett was the daughter of the late Marvin Keithly and his wife Mary Darst Keithly. No brothers or sisters survive. Among those attending the funeral from a distance were her son, Wilburn with his son and wife of Witchita, a daughter Mrs. C. M. Long and husband and their son and wife of Ind., Leona B. Tate, Washington D. C., a niece Mrs. Pauline Ford O'Connor and husband of St. Louis. SUNNY JIM"
(Comment: misspelling and incorrect punctuation is as found in the article)
Daughter of Murvin & Mary Thompson Darst Keithly. Married Abner Landrum Bramblett October 1, 1872 in St. Charles Co., MO.
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St. Charles Banner News, St. Charles, Missouri, January 30, 1996
"MRS. ROSETTA BRAMBLETT RECIPIENT OF 'TOM BRENNAMAN ORCHID'
Mrs. Rosetta Bramblett of O'Fallon was awarded the famous 'Tom Brennamann Orchid' given to the oldest lady present at the St. John's Evangelical Church of St. Charles on Wednesday evening, Jan. 22. This program patterned after the radio program broadcast each morning from Hollywood, was conducted by Dr. Merrith, minister of the Wagoner Methodist Church of St. Louis.
Mrs. Bramblett was 92 on her last birthday, Oct. 18. She was born in St. Charles County and has lived there all of her life, so she is a truly representative product of this part of the country and merits this unique recognition. The orchid was sent from Hollywood, by air, especially for the occasion and was fresh and lovely as though it had just been cut.
Mrs. Bramblett had 8 children, 5 of whom are living, she has 18 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She is remarkably alert in every way, keeps abreast of current events through the radio, is a very interesting and intelligent conversationalist and a faithful member of the Methodist Church. She has had a long and useful life and richly deserves the lovely orchid she received."
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Newspaper unknown, O'Fallon Wednesday, ????? --
"The funeral of Mrs. Cordelia Roseta(sic) Bramblett was held in the Methodist Church in O'Fallon July 30, 2 p.m. Rev. C. Barton, pastor, was in the pulpit and read appropriate scripture and offered a prayer as per request of the deceased. Mr. E. A. Keithly gave the eulogy which was very fitting, telling of her membership and association with the church and the greater part of her 95 years of life, nearly all of which was spent in this vicinity. The choir sang 'How Firm a Foundation' and 'Jesus Lover of My Soul', and Miss Susie Keithly sang 'No Night There'. Mrs. Bramblett was the oldest daughter of the late Murvin Keithly and his wife Mary Darst Keithly. No brothers or sisters survive. Her children left bereaved are Wilburn of Wichita, Kan., Nora Hopkins, Okmulgee, Okla., Mrs. C. M Long, Lafayette, Ind., Fern Norton, Washington, D. C. A son, Calvin and daughter Maude preceded her in death and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren survive. The casket carriers were Messrs. George Pallardy, Robt. Dixon, N. B. Schwendemann and Fred Meinert. She was laid to rest in the family lot, beside her husband in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Among those attending the funeral from a distance were Leona Tate, Washington, D. C., Wilburn and son, Wichita, Mrs. C. M. Long and husband of Indiana and their son and wife of Columbia, Mo., a niece Mrs. Pauline Lord O'Connor and husband of St. Louis, a cousin Mrs. Nellie Cottler Fleshman from Chain of Rocks, Mr. John Millar, Miss Addie Carthrea, also Cottle Cousins from Montgomery City, Mrs. Edith Grosburg and husband (rest of article missing)"
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Newspaper & date unknown -- Tribute to Memory of O'Fallon Resident Who Died July 19, 1949, by Marcia Williams
"The history of the O'Fallon Methodist church and the adjoining community would not be complete, without a page from the life story of Cordelia Rosetta Keithly Bramblet, whose well rounded life was characterized by devotion to duty in her home, the community, and to her church.
By inheritance Mrs. Bramblet was a descendant of pioneer ancestors, who had settled in this country, more than a century ago. She knew stories of the past and of the first hand contact with Indians and early settlers in this section. She knew those who had known and talked with Daniel Boone and others of his generation. She recalled a story told by her father the late Mr. Murvin Keithly of seeing a herd of deer grazing near Salt Lick on the farm of his father the late Mr. Samuel Keithly, who had bought a large tract of land from the government soon after Missouri became a state, and who had come from Kentucky to this section of the country. She recalled vividly days of the Civil War and of the discord it occasioned in the county from 1861 to 1865. Mrs. Bramblet was left motherless when little more than ten years of age, and soon learned to depend upon herself. She was always capable and resourceful.
Knew Values
She appreciated the value of an education and studied diligently to master any subject that came to hand in her school experience. She graduated with distinction, from Fairview Seminary, a college of note, in the class of 1872. The memory of this occasion was happy one with her and she told of the dress of white dotted swiss floor length she wore, but not the subject of the graduating essay, tho the occasion had been impressive and took place at the Mt. Zion Methodist church in the community.
Not many months later this attractive young woman married Mr. A. L. Bramblet, a farmer of Ralls county and went to live in that section of the state. In 1885 Mr. and Mrs. Bramblet and their family returned to St. Charles county, and for many years were an important part of the Methodist church, and social circle in the community at O'Fallon.
Mrs. Bramblet was resourceful and efficient as wife and mother, saw to it that each of her children including: five daughters and two sons received a good education, that filled them for a place of importance and responsibility in educational or business circles. She was an expect needle woman and knew how to fashion clothing for her family and too she knew well the routed to serving a good wholesome meal to her famiy and friends. Several of the children had married and left home and with the passing of her husband the late Mr. A. L. Bramblet in 1910, Mrs. Bramblet left her farm home and moved to O'Fallon, where she spent most of her remaining years.
Wrote Family History
With the help of a cousin, Mrs. Bramblet wrote the history of the Keithly family. This valuable book was called 'The Keithly Clan' and contained much information of other days, interesting and useful. Storms of life struck heavily on the heart and life of Mrs. Bramblet when death entered the home and took a grown daughter and a grown son. But with the faith that was in her heart Mrs. Bramlet pressed on and again took up the duties of home and community life. When she had passed the four-score and ten years failing eyesight and ill health over-took this remarkably interesting person and later she made her home with a beloved daughter in Washington, D. C. who gave her mother every care and attention to make her last years pleasant and comfortable.
The sick lady knew the Heavenly hosts were not far distant and passed happily on July 19, 1949 from (to?) the home prepared for all of God's children.
The friends assembled at O'Fallon Methodist church on July 23 for the last earthly rites to be held. Beautiful flowers were every where to blend a touch of sympathy between this and the world above.
Comforting words were heard from the pastor and friends, with beautiful songs of love and cheer for the occasion. At Mt. Zion cemetery, a place the deceased loved, her remains were laid carefully and tenderly to rest away to await the Resurrection morn. It seemed from somewhere in the distance could be heard the refrain of the song dear to the heart of the deceased, I would not live always; no, welcome the tomb, 'Since Jesus hath lain there, I dread not its gloom.' (Missing) Saturday July 23 at 2 p.m. The local pastor Rev. C. Barton was in the pulpit and read appropriate Scripture and offered the prayer. At her request Mr. E. A. Keithly gave the eulogy very fittingly refering to her as a life long member of this curch and having lived most of her 95 years in this vicinity. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Leona B. Tate in Washington, D. C., having been an invalid and nearly blind for the past two years.
The children surviving are Wilburn, Witchita Kan.; Nora Hopkins, Okmulgee, Okla.; Carrie Long, La-Fayette, Ind.; and Fern Norton, Washiington D. C. and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs. Bramblett was the daughter of the late Marvin Keithly and his wife Mary Darst Keithly. No brothers or sisters survive. Among those attending the funeral from a distance were her son, Wilburn with his son and wife of Witchita, a daughter Mrs. C. M. Long and husband and their son and wife of Ind., Leona B. Tate, Washington D. C., a niece Mrs. Pauline Ford O'Connor and husband of St. Louis. SUNNY JIM"
(Comment: misspelling and incorrect punctuation is as found in the article)
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St. Charles Banner News, St. Charles, Missouri, January 30, 1996
"MRS. ROSETTA BRAMBLETT RECIPIENT OF 'TOM BRENNAMAN ORCHID'
Mrs. Rosetta Bramblett of O'Fallon was awarded the famous 'Tom Brennamann Orchid' given to the oldest lady present at the St. John's Evangelical Church of St. Charles on Wednesday evening, Jan. 22. This program patterned after the radio program broadcast each morning from Hollywood, was conducted by Dr. Merrith, minister of the Wagoner Methodist Church of St. Louis.
Mrs. Bramblett was 92 on her last birthday, Oct. 18. She was born in St. Charles County and has lived there all of her life, so she is a truly representative product of this part of the country and merits this unique recognition. The orchid was sent from Hollywood, by air, especially for the occasion and was fresh and lovely as though it had just been cut.
Mrs. Bramblett had 8 children, 5 of whom are living, she has 18 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She is remarkably alert in every way, keeps abreast of current events through the radio, is a very interesting and intelligent conversationalist and a faithful member of the Methodist Church. She has had a long and useful life and richly deserves the lovely orchid she received."
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Newspaper unknown, O'Fallon Wednesday, ????? --
"The funeral of Mrs. Cordelia Roseta(sic) Bramblett was held in the Methodist Church in O'Fallon July 30, 2 p.m. Rev. C. Barton, pastor, was in the pulpit and read appropriate scripture and offered a prayer as per request of the deceased. Mr. E. A. Keithly gave the eulogy which was very fitting, telling of her membership and association with the church and the greater part of her 95 years of life, nearly all of which was spent in this vicinity. The choir sang 'How Firm a Foundation' and 'Jesus Lover of My Soul', and Miss Susie Keithly sang 'No Night There'. Mrs. Bramblett was the oldest daughter of the late Murvin Keithly and his wife Mary Darst Keithly. No brothers or sisters survive. Her children left bereaved are Wilburn of Wichita, Kan., Nora Hopkins, Okmulgee, Okla., Mrs. C. M Long, Lafayette, Ind., Fern Norton, Washington, D. C. A son, Calvin and daughter Maude preceded her in death and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren survive. The casket carriers were Messrs. George Pallardy, Robt. Dixon, N. B. Schwendemann and Fred Meinert. She was laid to rest in the family lot, beside her husband in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Among those attending the funeral from a distance were Leona Tate, Washington, D. C., Wilburn and son, Wichita, Mrs. C. M. Long and husband of Indiana and their son and wife of Columbia, Mo., a niece Mrs. Pauline Lord O'Connor and husband of St. Louis, a cousin Mrs. Nellie Cottler Fleshman from Chain of Rocks, Mr. John Millar, Miss Addie Carthrea, also Cottle Cousins from Montgomery City, Mrs. Edith Grosburg and husband (rest of article missing)"
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Newspaper & date unknown -- Tribute to Memory of O'Fallon Resident Who Died July 19, 1949, by Marcia Williams
"The history of the O'Fallon Methodist church and the adjoining community would not be complete, without a page from the life story of Cordelia Rosetta Keithly Bramblet, whose well rounded life was characterized by devotion to duty in her home, the community, and to her church.
By inheritance Mrs. Bramblet was a descendant of pioneer ancestors, who had settled in this country, more than a century ago. She knew stories of the past and of the first hand contact with Indians and early settlers in this section. She knew those who had known and talked with Daniel Boone and others of his generation. She recalled a story told by her father the late Mr. Murvin Keithly of seeing a herd of deer grazing near Salt Lick on the farm of his father the late Mr. Samuel Keithly, who had bought a large tract of land from the government soon after Missouri became a state, and who had come from Kentucky to this section of the country. She recalled vividly days of the Civil War and of the discord it occasioned in the county from 1861 to 1865. Mrs. Bramblet was left motherless when little more than ten years of age, and soon learned to depend upon herself. She was always capable and resourceful.
Knew Values
She appreciated the value of an education and studied diligently to master any subject that came to hand in her school experience. She graduated with distinction, from Fairview Seminary, a college of note, in the class of 1872. The memory of this occasion was happy one with her and she told of the dress of white dotted swiss floor length she wore, but not the subject of the graduating essay, tho the occasion had been impressive and took place at the Mt. Zion Methodist church in the community.
Not many months later this attractive young woman married Mr. A. L. Bramblet, a farmer of Ralls county and went to live in that section of the state. In 1885 Mr. and Mrs. Bramblet and their family returned to St. Charles county, and for many years were an important part of the Methodist church, and social circle in the community at O'Fallon.
Mrs. Bramblet was resourceful and efficient as wife and mother, saw to it that each of her children including: five daughters and two sons received a good education, that filled them for a place of importance and responsibility in educational or business circles. She was an expect needle woman and knew how to fashion clothing for her family and too she knew well the routed to serving a good wholesome meal to her famiy and friends. Several of the children had married and left home and with the passing of her husband the late Mr. A. L. Bramblet in 1910, Mrs. Bramblet left her farm home and moved to O'Fallon, where she spent most of her remaining years.
Wrote Family History
With the help of a cousin, Mrs. Bramblet wrote the history of the Keithly family. This valuable book was called 'The Keithly Clan' and contained much information of other days, interesting and useful. Storms of life struck heavily on the heart and life of Mrs. Bramblet when death entered the home and took a grown daughter and a grown son. But with the faith that was in her heart Mrs. Bramlet pressed on and again took up the duties of home and community life. When she had passed the four-score and ten years failing eyesight and ill health over-took this remarkably interesting person and later she made her home with a beloved daughter in Washington, D. C. who gave her mother every care and attention to make her last years pleasant and comfortable.
The sick lady knew the Heavenly hosts were not far distant and passed happily on July 19, 1949 from (to?) the home prepared for all of God's children.
The friends assembled at O'Fallon Methodist church on July 23 for the last earthly rites to be held. Beautiful flowers were every where to blend a touch of sympathy between this and the world above.
Comforting words were heard from the pastor and friends, with beautiful songs of love and cheer for the occasion. At Mt. Zion cemetery, a place the deceased loved, her remains were laid carefully and tenderly to rest away to await the Resurrection morn. It seemed from somewhere in the distance could be heard the refrain of the song dear to the heart of the deceased, I would not live always; no, welcome the tomb, 'Since Jesus hath lain there, I dread not its gloom.' (Missing) Saturday July 23 at 2 p.m. The local pastor Rev. C. Barton was in the pulpit and read appropriate Scripture and offered the prayer. At her request Mr. E. A. Keithly gave the eulogy very fittingly refering to her as a life long member of this curch and having lived most of her 95 years in this vicinity. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Leona B. Tate in Washington, D. C., having been an invalid and nearly blind for the past two years.
The children surviving are Wilburn, Witchita Kan.; Nora Hopkins, Okmulgee, Okla.; Carrie Long, La-Fayette, Ind.; and Fern Norton, Washiington D. C. and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs. Bramblett was the daughter of the late Marvin Keithly and his wife Mary Darst Keithly. No brothers or sisters survive. Among those attending the funeral from a distance were her son, Wilburn with his son and wife of Witchita, a daughter Mrs. C. M. Long and husband and their son and wife of Ind., Leona B. Tate, Washington D. C., a niece Mrs. Pauline Ford O'Connor and husband of St. Louis. SUNNY JIM"
(Comment: misspelling and incorrect punctuation is as found in the article)
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