In various records for Lula's maiden name the spelling varied: Deatherage, Deathriage, Deathridge, Deathrige. The death certificates for both of her parents shows the last name spelled "Deatherage".
Lula was born on the family farm and was a great help to her father in the operations of that farm during her growing years. She left the farm about the age of 18 and was employed by a "well-to-do" family as a companion to their young daughter.
One of the "highlights" of Lula's life was when she accompanied that family to New Orleans and attended the Mardis Gras. Many times during her later years, she told her grandchildren of the many enjoyable experiences she had while there.
Marriages:
1) Merle Streeter m. Oct. 17, 1913 Miami, Ottawa, OK
2) Elmer E. Merriss m. Aug. 5, 1918 Jasper, MO
In 1918, Lula's "honeymoon" was with her new husband and his parents. They all traveled by automobile from Oklahoma to California to visit Elmer's brother John and family in Tulare County. They also visited another Elmer E. Merriss in Stockton California. This Elmer was the uncle of Lula's husband. Both had the same name: Elmer Ellsworth Merriss. There is a photo album which chronicles that trip, and it is now in the possession of Lula & Elmer's son Charles.
In 1937, Lula, along with her 2 sons, moved from Miami, Oklahoma, to Montebello, California where she continued to raise her boys.
"Grandma" was a terrific cook. Her offering at dinner time were always a work of art. The main dish and side dishes would be colorful enough, but she always added sliced tomatoes, carrot "curls" and radish "roses"...made eating the meal a whole lot of fun. And dessert was oftentimes a wonderful homemade Angel Food Cake. And when I say homemade, I mean made totally by hand, no electric mixers involved. Her omelets at breakfast were the best to be found, light and fluffy and about 1 1/2" thick and loaded with strawberry jam. At Christmas time, she would make various things to bring to the Christmas celebrations, like pumpkin and apple pies, and other tasty dishes. But the most coveted of her Christmas offering was her homemade Divinity...not to be equaled anywhere else in the world. :)) Most everyone who was lucky enough to benefit from her wonderful culinary talents, still talk about it today.
Grandma was dearly loved by her family and is remembered in our hearts and minds regularly, especially at Christmas. :)
Lula was born on the family farm and was a great help to her father in the operations of that farm during her growing years. She left the farm about the age of 18 and was employed by a "well-to-do" family as a companion to their young daughter.
One of the "highlights" of Lula's life was when she accompanied that family to New Orleans and attended the Mardis Gras. Many times during her later years, she told her grandchildren of the many enjoyable experiences she had while there.
Marriages:
1) Merle Streeter m. Oct. 17, 1913 Miami, Ottawa, OK
2) Elmer E. Merriss m. Aug. 5, 1918 Jasper, MO
In 1918, Lula's "honeymoon" was with her new husband and his parents. They all traveled by automobile from Oklahoma to California to visit Elmer's brother John and family in Tulare County. They also visited another Elmer E. Merriss in Stockton California. This Elmer was the uncle of Lula's husband. Both had the same name: Elmer Ellsworth Merriss. There is a photo album which chronicles that trip, and it is now in the possession of Lula & Elmer's son Charles.
In 1937, Lula, along with her 2 sons, moved from Miami, Oklahoma, to Montebello, California where she continued to raise her boys.
"Grandma" was a terrific cook. Her offering at dinner time were always a work of art. The main dish and side dishes would be colorful enough, but she always added sliced tomatoes, carrot "curls" and radish "roses"...made eating the meal a whole lot of fun. And dessert was oftentimes a wonderful homemade Angel Food Cake. And when I say homemade, I mean made totally by hand, no electric mixers involved. Her omelets at breakfast were the best to be found, light and fluffy and about 1 1/2" thick and loaded with strawberry jam. At Christmas time, she would make various things to bring to the Christmas celebrations, like pumpkin and apple pies, and other tasty dishes. But the most coveted of her Christmas offering was her homemade Divinity...not to be equaled anywhere else in the world. :)) Most everyone who was lucky enough to benefit from her wonderful culinary talents, still talk about it today.
Grandma was dearly loved by her family and is remembered in our hearts and minds regularly, especially at Christmas. :)
In various records for Lula's maiden name the spelling varied: Deatherage, Deathriage, Deathridge, Deathrige. The death certificates for both of her parents shows the last name spelled "Deatherage".
Lula was born on the family farm and was a great help to her father in the operations of that farm during her growing years. She left the farm about the age of 18 and was employed by a "well-to-do" family as a companion to their young daughter.
One of the "highlights" of Lula's life was when she accompanied that family to New Orleans and attended the Mardis Gras. Many times during her later years, she told her grandchildren of the many enjoyable experiences she had while there.
Marriages:
1) Merle Streeter m. Oct. 17, 1913 Miami, Ottawa, OK
2) Elmer E. Merriss m. Aug. 5, 1918 Jasper, MO
In 1918, Lula's "honeymoon" was with her new husband and his parents. They all traveled by automobile from Oklahoma to California to visit Elmer's brother John and family in Tulare County. They also visited another Elmer E. Merriss in Stockton California. This Elmer was the uncle of Lula's husband. Both had the same name: Elmer Ellsworth Merriss. There is a photo album which chronicles that trip, and it is now in the possession of Lula & Elmer's son Charles.
In 1937, Lula, along with her 2 sons, moved from Miami, Oklahoma, to Montebello, California where she continued to raise her boys.
"Grandma" was a terrific cook. Her offering at dinner time were always a work of art. The main dish and side dishes would be colorful enough, but she always added sliced tomatoes, carrot "curls" and radish "roses"...made eating the meal a whole lot of fun. And dessert was oftentimes a wonderful homemade Angel Food Cake. And when I say homemade, I mean made totally by hand, no electric mixers involved. Her omelets at breakfast were the best to be found, light and fluffy and about 1 1/2" thick and loaded with strawberry jam. At Christmas time, she would make various things to bring to the Christmas celebrations, like pumpkin and apple pies, and other tasty dishes. But the most coveted of her Christmas offering was her homemade Divinity...not to be equaled anywhere else in the world. :)) Most everyone who was lucky enough to benefit from her wonderful culinary talents, still talk about it today.
Grandma was dearly loved by her family and is remembered in our hearts and minds regularly, especially at Christmas. :)
Lula was born on the family farm and was a great help to her father in the operations of that farm during her growing years. She left the farm about the age of 18 and was employed by a "well-to-do" family as a companion to their young daughter.
One of the "highlights" of Lula's life was when she accompanied that family to New Orleans and attended the Mardis Gras. Many times during her later years, she told her grandchildren of the many enjoyable experiences she had while there.
Marriages:
1) Merle Streeter m. Oct. 17, 1913 Miami, Ottawa, OK
2) Elmer E. Merriss m. Aug. 5, 1918 Jasper, MO
In 1918, Lula's "honeymoon" was with her new husband and his parents. They all traveled by automobile from Oklahoma to California to visit Elmer's brother John and family in Tulare County. They also visited another Elmer E. Merriss in Stockton California. This Elmer was the uncle of Lula's husband. Both had the same name: Elmer Ellsworth Merriss. There is a photo album which chronicles that trip, and it is now in the possession of Lula & Elmer's son Charles.
In 1937, Lula, along with her 2 sons, moved from Miami, Oklahoma, to Montebello, California where she continued to raise her boys.
"Grandma" was a terrific cook. Her offering at dinner time were always a work of art. The main dish and side dishes would be colorful enough, but she always added sliced tomatoes, carrot "curls" and radish "roses"...made eating the meal a whole lot of fun. And dessert was oftentimes a wonderful homemade Angel Food Cake. And when I say homemade, I mean made totally by hand, no electric mixers involved. Her omelets at breakfast were the best to be found, light and fluffy and about 1 1/2" thick and loaded with strawberry jam. At Christmas time, she would make various things to bring to the Christmas celebrations, like pumpkin and apple pies, and other tasty dishes. But the most coveted of her Christmas offering was her homemade Divinity...not to be equaled anywhere else in the world. :)) Most everyone who was lucky enough to benefit from her wonderful culinary talents, still talk about it today.
Grandma was dearly loved by her family and is remembered in our hearts and minds regularly, especially at Christmas. :)
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