Starkville News 7-19-1940

Fulgham Services Were Held Friday

Mrs. Margaret Fulgham was One of the Oldest Residents in
Oktibbeha

Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Fulgham, known affectionately throughout
the county as "Aunt Margaret", were held last Friday, following her death at her
home near Sturgis Thursday morning.  She was 97.

The Rev. William Wright, pastor of the Sturgis Baptist church conducted the
services.

Born in Choctaw County in September 1843, Mrs. Fulgham lived most of her
life in Oktibbeha.  She was a member of the Baptist Church.

Surviving are two sons, Ed Fulgham of Texas and Bud Fulgham of Ackerman; two
daughters, Mrs. Estelle Fondren, of Drew and Mrs. Sallie Long, of Ackerman;  52 grand
children, 114 great grandchildren, and 12 great great grandchildren.  A newphew
Mike Fulgham, is a resident of Starkville.

Obituary Photographed and donated by Mary Whitaker Davis.
Transcribed by Clare Herrick.