Ellie Williams Cunningham Redden
Ellie Redden was born Feb 08, 1912 near Nashoba. She was one-quarter Choctaw. Her maternal grandparents were Joshua and Jane McCurtain. Her 2 oldest siblings, Della and Bill were born in Indian Territory and were on the Dawes Rolls. Her youngest brother, Raymond, was a decorated WWII hero, killed in action, near Achen, Germany. Her formative years were spent in the hills by Jack Creek where she attended a school that was taught by an older cousin, Ethel McKinnon. She was preceded in death by 2 husbands, Virgil Cunningham and John D. Redden; her parents, John Williams and Minnie McCurtain; 3 brothers Bill, Raymond, and Joe; and 3 sisters Della Peacock, Ruby Hibbs and Maudie. She had a lifelong friend of over 50 years, Myrtle Beasley, who was also her next door neighbor. They worked together for years, operating produce stands. Ellie's husband, Virgil, brought in the produce from farmers near and far. She was a remarkable homemaker and an extraordinary cook. The last years of her life she bonded with her provider, Lisa Williams, who became her like a daughter to her and was her loyal companion in her final months. Ellie passed away September 15, at the age of 94. She will be remembered lovingly by her family and friends. Memorial service was held at Antlers City Cemetery on Sept. 23, 2006.
Ellie Redden was born Feb 08, 1912 near Nashoba. She was one-quarter Choctaw. Her maternal grandparents were Joshua and Jane McCurtain. Her 2 oldest siblings, Della and Bill were born in Indian Territory and were on the Dawes Rolls. Her youngest brother, Raymond, was a decorated WWII hero, killed in action, near Achen, Germany. Her formative years were spent in the hills by Jack Creek where she attended a school that was taught by an older cousin, Ethel McKinnon. She was preceded in death by 2 husbands, Virgil Cunningham and John D. Redden; her parents, John Williams and Minnie McCurtain; 3 brothers Bill, Raymond, and Joe; and 3 sisters Della Peacock, Ruby Hibbs and Maudie. She had a lifelong friend of over 50 years, Myrtle Beasley, who was also her next door neighbor. They worked together for years, operating produce stands. Ellie's husband, Virgil, brought in the produce from farmers near and far. She was a remarkable homemaker and an extraordinary cook. The last years of her life she bonded with her provider, Lisa Williams, who became her like a daughter to her and was her loyal companion in her final months. Ellie passed away September 15, at the age of 94. She will be remembered lovingly by her family and friends. Memorial service was held at Antlers City Cemetery on Sept. 23, 2006.
Ellie Williams Cunningham Redden
Ellie Redden was born Feb 08, 1912 near Nashoba. She was one-quarter Choctaw. Her maternal grandparents were Joshua and Jane McCurtain. Her 2 oldest siblings, Della and Bill were born in Indian Territory and were on the Dawes Rolls. Her youngest brother, Raymond, was a decorated WWII hero, killed in action, near Achen, Germany. Her formative years were spent in the hills by Jack Creek where she attended a school that was taught by an older cousin, Ethel McKinnon. She was preceded in death by 2 husbands, Virgil Cunningham and John D. Redden; her parents, John Williams and Minnie McCurtain; 3 brothers Bill, Raymond, and Joe; and 3 sisters Della Peacock, Ruby Hibbs and Maudie. She had a lifelong friend of over 50 years, Myrtle Beasley, who was also her next door neighbor. They worked together for years, operating produce stands. Ellie's husband, Virgil, brought in the produce from farmers near and far. She was a remarkable homemaker and an extraordinary cook. The last years of her life she bonded with her provider, Lisa Williams, who became her like a daughter to her and was her loyal companion in her final months. Ellie passed away September 15, at the age of 94. She will be remembered lovingly by her family and friends. Memorial service was held at Antlers City Cemetery on Sept. 23, 2006.
Ellie Redden was born Feb 08, 1912 near Nashoba. She was one-quarter Choctaw. Her maternal grandparents were Joshua and Jane McCurtain. Her 2 oldest siblings, Della and Bill were born in Indian Territory and were on the Dawes Rolls. Her youngest brother, Raymond, was a decorated WWII hero, killed in action, near Achen, Germany. Her formative years were spent in the hills by Jack Creek where she attended a school that was taught by an older cousin, Ethel McKinnon. She was preceded in death by 2 husbands, Virgil Cunningham and John D. Redden; her parents, John Williams and Minnie McCurtain; 3 brothers Bill, Raymond, and Joe; and 3 sisters Della Peacock, Ruby Hibbs and Maudie. She had a lifelong friend of over 50 years, Myrtle Beasley, who was also her next door neighbor. They worked together for years, operating produce stands. Ellie's husband, Virgil, brought in the produce from farmers near and far. She was a remarkable homemaker and an extraordinary cook. The last years of her life she bonded with her provider, Lisa Williams, who became her like a daughter to her and was her loyal companion in her final months. Ellie passed away September 15, at the age of 94. She will be remembered lovingly by her family and friends. Memorial service was held at Antlers City Cemetery on Sept. 23, 2006.
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