This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Townsley, Merritt, Blundell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2696 Message Board Post: Amy lora Townsley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Townsley, was born June 14, 1921 at Strong City, Oklahoma; she departed this life Monday, October 20, 1947 at the age of 26 years, 4 months and 6 days. Amy Lora had been in ill health for the past ten years, even though she was not well she had this testimony from her loved ones and close friends, "She was the most cheerful and sweetest peron we have ever know. To know her was to love her." She was converted and united with the Baptist Church at the age of 11 years and was a true and faithful follower of her Saviour. Besides her parents she leaves to mourn her passing: one brother, Floyd B. Townsley of Richmond, California; three sisters,Mrs. Joe Merritt Jr., of Crawford, Oklahoma; Mrs. Harlie Blundell of Cheyenne, Oklahoma; and Miss Ruby Townsley of the home address, Crockett, Calif.; also her grandmother, Mrs. Tuga Townsley of Sayre, Oklahoma a number of other relatives and a host of friends. Burial Silent Home Cemetery, Roll, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. (Cheyenne Star October 30, 1947)