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Submitted: 9/30/16 • Approved: 9/30/16 • Last Updated: 4/6/18 • R798537-G798537-S3
Mar 24, 1925
Feb 20, 2008
Pauline M. Letterman, a long-time resident of Willow Springs, quietly passed away in the early afternoon hours, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, while at Willow Care Nursing Home from natural causes. Born March 24, 1925, to Felix and Rose Twist in Sand Springs, Okla., she was 82 years old. Pauline was married to Edward J. Letterman on May 23, 1942, in Robstown, Texas. To this union, four children were born. Since the day they were married, their marriage was a true partnership. Pauline was very instrumental in taking care of the family home and farm. "Where one left off the other began," stated family. "That's just the way it was." Her family further stated that she was a devoted wife and mother and described her as caring, wise, overly generous and always willing to put others before herself often going without to do so. She was very proud to be a Native American and a descendant of the Cherokee Bear clan and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah, Okla. She had many enjoyments in her life; however, she especially loved to spend time with her family and "grandbabies." Pauline never got over the passing of her husband and wanted so badly to be with him again. Although family will miss her terribly, it is now a happy day as the two are reunited again at last. Pauline was preceded in death by her parents, and her loving husband, Edward J. Letterman Sr. on Oct. 25, 2006. She is survived by her children, Edward J. Letterman Jr. and his wife, Judith, Kenneth Letterman and his wife, Linda, Matthew Letterman and his wife, Luree, and his daughter Callie Letterman all of Willow Springs. She further leaves behind 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; her brothers, Ray Twist and his wife, Ann, of Kingsville, Texas; Donald Twist and his wife Mary of Cherokee Village, Ark.; and her sister, Virginia Williams of Salem, Ark. A graveside funeral service for Pauline was Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the Willow Springs City Cemetery in Willow Springs. Arrangements were under the direction of Willow Funeral Home.
Contributed on 9/30/16 by mjrwag
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