Lula Austin (nee Owens) Rowland was born January 18, 1906 in Fackler, Alabama to William Allen Owens and Avious (nee Atkerson) Owens Stump. She lived with her parents and four sisters: Bertha, Mary Ellen, Flora, and Willie in Alabama until age 7, when her father, William Owens expired. Lula along with her mother and four sisters moved to Oklahoma in 1913, where her maternal grandfather (Jeff Atkerson) and maternal uncle (Sol Atkerson) resided. Lula lived with her mother and sisters in Sadie Township, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma and attended McCoy and Copeland Schools.
On September 4, 1920, Lula Austin Owens married Edgar Ellsberry Rowland in Greenwood, Arkansas. They moved to Muskogee County, Oklahoma in 1927. Lula and Edgar had three children: Artie, Inez, and Odie Rowland. Their first son, Artie Rowland, died at age 22 months. Their daughter, Inez Rowland Wilkerson, married Lewis Wilkerson of Webbers Falls, Oklahoma. Lula and Edgar's second son, Odie Rowland, married Beatrice Love Rowland of Muskogee, Oklahoma. Lula and Edgar lived near Edgar's siblings: Ocie Rowland Addy, Maymie Rowland Long, and Jasper Rowland; and Edgar's mother, Alice Copeland Rowland.
Lula and Edgar lived in and around Warner, Oklahoma, where they gardened, farmed, and reared their family. They grew fresh vegetables, harvested fresh honey, and produced their own dairy products. Lula and Edgar's yard was full of trees, bushes and flower beds. Lula enjoyed and nurtured her roses, crepe myrtles, lilacs, and other flowering plants maintaining her yard with a lovely fragrant medley of flowers every spring.
Lula enjoyed serving the Lord and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Warner. She exuded a loving, kind, and positive spirit. Lula practiced her beliefs, set a positive example, and made a point to share them with others. Lula and Edgar were committed to sharing grace and supported the ministries of Billy Graham and Oral Roberts. In the front of her Bible, Lula had hand written the following phrase "Be careful of the words you speak, make them soft and sweet, you never know from day to day which ones you'll have to eat". Lula did practice that very phrase, and over the years, many friends and family have commented that they never heard Lula use curse words, or make negative comments about other people. She believed in prayer and those who knew her experienced the benefit of her petitions for health, safety, and prosperity. Lula was a great example of unconditional love!
Lula thrived on family and friends and never missed an opportunity to be with her family. When visitors called, Lula was always ready to feed and entertain company. When her children or grandchildren had a special occasion or function to attend, Lula was the first one there to support them. Her grandchildren, fondly remember staying the night in her home and waking up to her biscuits and chocolate gravy. Lula's children and grandchildren held great regard for her position in their lives, as she was an impeccable mother/grandmother who exhibited a nurturing attitude and shared her unconditional love.
Lula fondly spoke of her sisters on a frequent basis and treasured every moment she spent with them. In her younger years, Lula and Edgar seized the opportunity to visit her sister Mary and family in California. Her sister Flora, and Flora's husband, Otis, visited frequently and were great fishing buddies to Lula and Edgar. Lula always looked to her big sister "Berthie" as the matriarch of her sibling group. Her sister Willie, was the youngest of her sibling group.
In 1970, Lula and Edgar celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary. They were surrounded by family and friends and treasured every moment of their anniversary. Edgar expired in 1983 leaving Lula a widow. After Edgar expired, Lula took an opportunity with her daughter, Inez, and sister, Flora, to return to her place of birth (Alabama) for a visit. While visiting Alabama she made contact with her extended Abbott and Atkerson family. Lula was able to find the burial sites of some extended family and see Jackson County, her place of birth. Lula was thrilled to reconnect with extended family members.
Lula had her first heart attack when she was in her fourties. Other than her heart attack, Lula remained relatively healthy up until her 80's. With age, Lula suffered Congestive Heart Failure which was successfully treated with medication for several years. Lula did not drive, but was gratefully assisted by family members with the necessary supports to remain safely in her home. Lula passed from this world into the loving arms of Jesus on January 29, 1996 where she is forever reunited with Edgar and Artie. Lula's legacy of grace and love lives on and will be passed from generation to generation!
By: Brenda Rowland Clark
On September 4, 1920, Lula Austin Owens married Edgar Ellsberry Rowland in Greenwood, Arkansas. They moved to Muskogee County, Oklahoma in 1927. Lula and Edgar had three children: Artie, Inez, and Odie Rowland. Their first son, Artie Rowland, died at age 22 months. Their daughter, Inez Rowland Wilkerson, married Lewis Wilkerson of Webbers Falls, Oklahoma. Lula and Edgar's second son, Odie Rowland, married Beatrice Love Rowland of Muskogee, Oklahoma. Lula and Edgar lived near Edgar's siblings: Ocie Rowland Addy, Maymie Rowland Long, and Jasper Rowland; and Edgar's mother, Alice Copeland Rowland.
Lula and Edgar lived in and around Warner, Oklahoma, where they gardened, farmed, and reared their family. They grew fresh vegetables, harvested fresh honey, and produced their own dairy products. Lula and Edgar's yard was full of trees, bushes and flower beds. Lula enjoyed and nurtured her roses, crepe myrtles, lilacs, and other flowering plants maintaining her yard with a lovely fragrant medley of flowers every spring.
Lula enjoyed serving the Lord and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Warner. She exuded a loving, kind, and positive spirit. Lula practiced her beliefs, set a positive example, and made a point to share them with others. Lula and Edgar were committed to sharing grace and supported the ministries of Billy Graham and Oral Roberts. In the front of her Bible, Lula had hand written the following phrase "Be careful of the words you speak, make them soft and sweet, you never know from day to day which ones you'll have to eat". Lula did practice that very phrase, and over the years, many friends and family have commented that they never heard Lula use curse words, or make negative comments about other people. She believed in prayer and those who knew her experienced the benefit of her petitions for health, safety, and prosperity. Lula was a great example of unconditional love!
Lula thrived on family and friends and never missed an opportunity to be with her family. When visitors called, Lula was always ready to feed and entertain company. When her children or grandchildren had a special occasion or function to attend, Lula was the first one there to support them. Her grandchildren, fondly remember staying the night in her home and waking up to her biscuits and chocolate gravy. Lula's children and grandchildren held great regard for her position in their lives, as she was an impeccable mother/grandmother who exhibited a nurturing attitude and shared her unconditional love.
Lula fondly spoke of her sisters on a frequent basis and treasured every moment she spent with them. In her younger years, Lula and Edgar seized the opportunity to visit her sister Mary and family in California. Her sister Flora, and Flora's husband, Otis, visited frequently and were great fishing buddies to Lula and Edgar. Lula always looked to her big sister "Berthie" as the matriarch of her sibling group. Her sister Willie, was the youngest of her sibling group.
In 1970, Lula and Edgar celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary. They were surrounded by family and friends and treasured every moment of their anniversary. Edgar expired in 1983 leaving Lula a widow. After Edgar expired, Lula took an opportunity with her daughter, Inez, and sister, Flora, to return to her place of birth (Alabama) for a visit. While visiting Alabama she made contact with her extended Abbott and Atkerson family. Lula was able to find the burial sites of some extended family and see Jackson County, her place of birth. Lula was thrilled to reconnect with extended family members.
Lula had her first heart attack when she was in her fourties. Other than her heart attack, Lula remained relatively healthy up until her 80's. With age, Lula suffered Congestive Heart Failure which was successfully treated with medication for several years. Lula did not drive, but was gratefully assisted by family members with the necessary supports to remain safely in her home. Lula passed from this world into the loving arms of Jesus on January 29, 1996 where she is forever reunited with Edgar and Artie. Lula's legacy of grace and love lives on and will be passed from generation to generation!
By: Brenda Rowland Clark
Lula Austin (nee Owens) Rowland was born January 18, 1906 in Fackler, Alabama to William Allen Owens and Avious (nee Atkerson) Owens Stump. She lived with her parents and four sisters: Bertha, Mary Ellen, Flora, and Willie in Alabama until age 7, when her father, William Owens expired. Lula along with her mother and four sisters moved to Oklahoma in 1913, where her maternal grandfather (Jeff Atkerson) and maternal uncle (Sol Atkerson) resided. Lula lived with her mother and sisters in Sadie Township, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma and attended McCoy and Copeland Schools.
On September 4, 1920, Lula Austin Owens married Edgar Ellsberry Rowland in Greenwood, Arkansas. They moved to Muskogee County, Oklahoma in 1927. Lula and Edgar had three children: Artie, Inez, and Odie Rowland. Their first son, Artie Rowland, died at age 22 months. Their daughter, Inez Rowland Wilkerson, married Lewis Wilkerson of Webbers Falls, Oklahoma. Lula and Edgar's second son, Odie Rowland, married Beatrice Love Rowland of Muskogee, Oklahoma. Lula and Edgar lived near Edgar's siblings: Ocie Rowland Addy, Maymie Rowland Long, and Jasper Rowland; and Edgar's mother, Alice Copeland Rowland.
Lula and Edgar lived in and around Warner, Oklahoma, where they gardened, farmed, and reared their family. They grew fresh vegetables, harvested fresh honey, and produced their own dairy products. Lula and Edgar's yard was full of trees, bushes and flower beds. Lula enjoyed and nurtured her roses, crepe myrtles, lilacs, and other flowering plants maintaining her yard with a lovely fragrant medley of flowers every spring.
Lula enjoyed serving the Lord and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Warner. She exuded a loving, kind, and positive spirit. Lula practiced her beliefs, set a positive example, and made a point to share them with others. Lula and Edgar were committed to sharing grace and supported the ministries of Billy Graham and Oral Roberts. In the front of her Bible, Lula had hand written the following phrase "Be careful of the words you speak, make them soft and sweet, you never know from day to day which ones you'll have to eat". Lula did practice that very phrase, and over the years, many friends and family have commented that they never heard Lula use curse words, or make negative comments about other people. She believed in prayer and those who knew her experienced the benefit of her petitions for health, safety, and prosperity. Lula was a great example of unconditional love!
Lula thrived on family and friends and never missed an opportunity to be with her family. When visitors called, Lula was always ready to feed and entertain company. When her children or grandchildren had a special occasion or function to attend, Lula was the first one there to support them. Her grandchildren, fondly remember staying the night in her home and waking up to her biscuits and chocolate gravy. Lula's children and grandchildren held great regard for her position in their lives, as she was an impeccable mother/grandmother who exhibited a nurturing attitude and shared her unconditional love.
Lula fondly spoke of her sisters on a frequent basis and treasured every moment she spent with them. In her younger years, Lula and Edgar seized the opportunity to visit her sister Mary and family in California. Her sister Flora, and Flora's husband, Otis, visited frequently and were great fishing buddies to Lula and Edgar. Lula always looked to her big sister "Berthie" as the matriarch of her sibling group. Her sister Willie, was the youngest of her sibling group.
In 1970, Lula and Edgar celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary. They were surrounded by family and friends and treasured every moment of their anniversary. Edgar expired in 1983 leaving Lula a widow. After Edgar expired, Lula took an opportunity with her daughter, Inez, and sister, Flora, to return to her place of birth (Alabama) for a visit. While visiting Alabama she made contact with her extended Abbott and Atkerson family. Lula was able to find the burial sites of some extended family and see Jackson County, her place of birth. Lula was thrilled to reconnect with extended family members.
Lula had her first heart attack when she was in her fourties. Other than her heart attack, Lula remained relatively healthy up until her 80's. With age, Lula suffered Congestive Heart Failure which was successfully treated with medication for several years. Lula did not drive, but was gratefully assisted by family members with the necessary supports to remain safely in her home. Lula passed from this world into the loving arms of Jesus on January 29, 1996 where she is forever reunited with Edgar and Artie. Lula's legacy of grace and love lives on and will be passed from generation to generation!
By: Brenda Rowland Clark
On September 4, 1920, Lula Austin Owens married Edgar Ellsberry Rowland in Greenwood, Arkansas. They moved to Muskogee County, Oklahoma in 1927. Lula and Edgar had three children: Artie, Inez, and Odie Rowland. Their first son, Artie Rowland, died at age 22 months. Their daughter, Inez Rowland Wilkerson, married Lewis Wilkerson of Webbers Falls, Oklahoma. Lula and Edgar's second son, Odie Rowland, married Beatrice Love Rowland of Muskogee, Oklahoma. Lula and Edgar lived near Edgar's siblings: Ocie Rowland Addy, Maymie Rowland Long, and Jasper Rowland; and Edgar's mother, Alice Copeland Rowland.
Lula and Edgar lived in and around Warner, Oklahoma, where they gardened, farmed, and reared their family. They grew fresh vegetables, harvested fresh honey, and produced their own dairy products. Lula and Edgar's yard was full of trees, bushes and flower beds. Lula enjoyed and nurtured her roses, crepe myrtles, lilacs, and other flowering plants maintaining her yard with a lovely fragrant medley of flowers every spring.
Lula enjoyed serving the Lord and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Warner. She exuded a loving, kind, and positive spirit. Lula practiced her beliefs, set a positive example, and made a point to share them with others. Lula and Edgar were committed to sharing grace and supported the ministries of Billy Graham and Oral Roberts. In the front of her Bible, Lula had hand written the following phrase "Be careful of the words you speak, make them soft and sweet, you never know from day to day which ones you'll have to eat". Lula did practice that very phrase, and over the years, many friends and family have commented that they never heard Lula use curse words, or make negative comments about other people. She believed in prayer and those who knew her experienced the benefit of her petitions for health, safety, and prosperity. Lula was a great example of unconditional love!
Lula thrived on family and friends and never missed an opportunity to be with her family. When visitors called, Lula was always ready to feed and entertain company. When her children or grandchildren had a special occasion or function to attend, Lula was the first one there to support them. Her grandchildren, fondly remember staying the night in her home and waking up to her biscuits and chocolate gravy. Lula's children and grandchildren held great regard for her position in their lives, as she was an impeccable mother/grandmother who exhibited a nurturing attitude and shared her unconditional love.
Lula fondly spoke of her sisters on a frequent basis and treasured every moment she spent with them. In her younger years, Lula and Edgar seized the opportunity to visit her sister Mary and family in California. Her sister Flora, and Flora's husband, Otis, visited frequently and were great fishing buddies to Lula and Edgar. Lula always looked to her big sister "Berthie" as the matriarch of her sibling group. Her sister Willie, was the youngest of her sibling group.
In 1970, Lula and Edgar celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary. They were surrounded by family and friends and treasured every moment of their anniversary. Edgar expired in 1983 leaving Lula a widow. After Edgar expired, Lula took an opportunity with her daughter, Inez, and sister, Flora, to return to her place of birth (Alabama) for a visit. While visiting Alabama she made contact with her extended Abbott and Atkerson family. Lula was able to find the burial sites of some extended family and see Jackson County, her place of birth. Lula was thrilled to reconnect with extended family members.
Lula had her first heart attack when she was in her fourties. Other than her heart attack, Lula remained relatively healthy up until her 80's. With age, Lula suffered Congestive Heart Failure which was successfully treated with medication for several years. Lula did not drive, but was gratefully assisted by family members with the necessary supports to remain safely in her home. Lula passed from this world into the loving arms of Jesus on January 29, 1996 where she is forever reunited with Edgar and Artie. Lula's legacy of grace and love lives on and will be passed from generation to generation!
By: Brenda Rowland Clark
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