Mrs. Dan Long, Sr., pioneer mother, died at the family home, Friday, December 14. She had been an invalid for several years. Sallie Emma Tittle was born on October 22, 1873 at Mayesville, Indian Territory to Mr. and Mrs. Adam Tittle.

She was converted and joined the Missionary Baptist church in 1892. She was united in marriage to Daniel E. Long on September 3, 1893 at Webbers Falls, Indian Territory. To this union eight children were born, three of whom predeceased their mother.

Surviving relatives are the faithful husband of the home; two sons; three daughters; twelve grand-children and four brothers.

The deceased and her family came to Coweta in March 1910 and had, since that time, made her home here. Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at the Baptist church. Interment was made in Vernon cemetery under the direction of Wright Funeral Home.
- simpledude
Added: Mar. 18, 2013
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Never Seen, Forever Remembered. She was a lady of slight stature who experienced her fair share of upheavals during her life at the turn of the century. Reared in (Cherokee) Indian Territory, in what would later become Oklahoma following statehood, she lived in Webbers Falls until marriage and emergence of her young family. After finally settling in Coweta in the early 1900's, she and family managed to survive in a new, somewhat different environment where providers had to be enterprising and self-supporting for their existence. It also called for much personal strength and not shrinking from challenges presented to them at that time, e.g. only emerging small town amenities, lack of resources, extra burdens on families for sometimes missing professional services, etc. Relying on her native instincts, she approached each new day with renewed spirit and resolve. In addition to her considerable contributions to maintaining all aspects of family during very challenging times, she was very instrumental in ensuring that all her offspring receive a decent education. Some eventually became teachers in nearby community one room schools. Attributing their success to her tutelage and inspirational support would not be an overstatement. Her diminishing health and chronic afflictions eventually took its toll, to the extent that during her later years she became dependent on others for ongoing support. Still this did not dampen her spirit, up to her last day of life. Not all her grandchildren were around during her time to experience her many charms and gracious personality. Yet all about her is very much felt.
- DEL
Added: Mar. 25, 2013