Mary Emma (nee Graham) Love was born December 28, 1911 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Augustus "Gus" Washington Graham and Alice "Allie" (nee Johnson) Graham. Mary was named after her grandmothers (Mary Smith Graham)(Emaline Styles Johnson) thus the name "Mary" "Emma". Mary had one sister, Nannie (nee Graham) Gullett. Mary was reared in Claremore, Rogers County, Oklahoma where she also attended school.
Mary married Clyde Henry Love in the early 1930's, who was also from Rogers County. They had four children: Beatrice Love Rowland, Mary Love Hardman, Barbara Love Crowder, and Dewey Love. Clyde and Mary lived in Claremore, Oklahoma; Ft. Smith, Arkansas; Ft. Gibson, Oklahoma; and finally Muskogee, Oklahoma. Since Clyde Love worked construction, as a heavy equipment operator, the Love family moved with his work. Mary worked as a waitress. Mary's parents lived near the Love family, and after her sister Nannie passed away, Mary helped them to rear her nephew, Donald Gullett. Mary and Clyde Love divorced after 1956. Mary remained in Muskogee and never remarried. In her later years, Mary cared for her father, Gus Graham, as he aged.
Mary was an outstanding cook. She was a master at making homemade pies. Her mother having been a professional cook, Mary learned the art of cooking. Mary passed many of her mother's cooking secrets to her family for future generations to enjoy. Mary was always meticulous with her appearance and maintained her skin integrity, even as she aged.
Mary enjoyed country music, dancing, and country style entertainment. Of course, being from Claremore, Mary was a Will Rogers fan. Mary showed a great compassion and love for dogs. There was never a stray dog, within her eyesight, that Mary failed to feed. She advocated for each dog she encountered.
Mary displayed a bold and gregarious personality. She never hesitated to pursue introductions, friendships, or interactions with people. She was direct, outspoken, blunt, tenacious, and masterful at obtaining information that she wished to pursue. Mary was always loyal to her family. She did not waiver when she knew her decision/position was correct.
As Mary aged she battled arthritis, anemia, and diverticulitis. Mary passed away on 10/23/1998 at the age of 86, in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Mary married Clyde Henry Love in the early 1930's, who was also from Rogers County. They had four children: Beatrice Love Rowland, Mary Love Hardman, Barbara Love Crowder, and Dewey Love. Clyde and Mary lived in Claremore, Oklahoma; Ft. Smith, Arkansas; Ft. Gibson, Oklahoma; and finally Muskogee, Oklahoma. Since Clyde Love worked construction, as a heavy equipment operator, the Love family moved with his work. Mary worked as a waitress. Mary's parents lived near the Love family, and after her sister Nannie passed away, Mary helped them to rear her nephew, Donald Gullett. Mary and Clyde Love divorced after 1956. Mary remained in Muskogee and never remarried. In her later years, Mary cared for her father, Gus Graham, as he aged.
Mary was an outstanding cook. She was a master at making homemade pies. Her mother having been a professional cook, Mary learned the art of cooking. Mary passed many of her mother's cooking secrets to her family for future generations to enjoy. Mary was always meticulous with her appearance and maintained her skin integrity, even as she aged.
Mary enjoyed country music, dancing, and country style entertainment. Of course, being from Claremore, Mary was a Will Rogers fan. Mary showed a great compassion and love for dogs. There was never a stray dog, within her eyesight, that Mary failed to feed. She advocated for each dog she encountered.
Mary displayed a bold and gregarious personality. She never hesitated to pursue introductions, friendships, or interactions with people. She was direct, outspoken, blunt, tenacious, and masterful at obtaining information that she wished to pursue. Mary was always loyal to her family. She did not waiver when she knew her decision/position was correct.
As Mary aged she battled arthritis, anemia, and diverticulitis. Mary passed away on 10/23/1998 at the age of 86, in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Mary Emma (nee Graham) Love was born December 28, 1911 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Augustus "Gus" Washington Graham and Alice "Allie" (nee Johnson) Graham. Mary was named after her grandmothers (Mary Smith Graham)(Emaline Styles Johnson) thus the name "Mary" "Emma". Mary had one sister, Nannie (nee Graham) Gullett. Mary was reared in Claremore, Rogers County, Oklahoma where she also attended school.
Mary married Clyde Henry Love in the early 1930's, who was also from Rogers County. They had four children: Beatrice Love Rowland, Mary Love Hardman, Barbara Love Crowder, and Dewey Love. Clyde and Mary lived in Claremore, Oklahoma; Ft. Smith, Arkansas; Ft. Gibson, Oklahoma; and finally Muskogee, Oklahoma. Since Clyde Love worked construction, as a heavy equipment operator, the Love family moved with his work. Mary worked as a waitress. Mary's parents lived near the Love family, and after her sister Nannie passed away, Mary helped them to rear her nephew, Donald Gullett. Mary and Clyde Love divorced after 1956. Mary remained in Muskogee and never remarried. In her later years, Mary cared for her father, Gus Graham, as he aged.
Mary was an outstanding cook. She was a master at making homemade pies. Her mother having been a professional cook, Mary learned the art of cooking. Mary passed many of her mother's cooking secrets to her family for future generations to enjoy. Mary was always meticulous with her appearance and maintained her skin integrity, even as she aged.
Mary enjoyed country music, dancing, and country style entertainment. Of course, being from Claremore, Mary was a Will Rogers fan. Mary showed a great compassion and love for dogs. There was never a stray dog, within her eyesight, that Mary failed to feed. She advocated for each dog she encountered.
Mary displayed a bold and gregarious personality. She never hesitated to pursue introductions, friendships, or interactions with people. She was direct, outspoken, blunt, tenacious, and masterful at obtaining information that she wished to pursue. Mary was always loyal to her family. She did not waiver when she knew her decision/position was correct.
As Mary aged she battled arthritis, anemia, and diverticulitis. Mary passed away on 10/23/1998 at the age of 86, in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Mary married Clyde Henry Love in the early 1930's, who was also from Rogers County. They had four children: Beatrice Love Rowland, Mary Love Hardman, Barbara Love Crowder, and Dewey Love. Clyde and Mary lived in Claremore, Oklahoma; Ft. Smith, Arkansas; Ft. Gibson, Oklahoma; and finally Muskogee, Oklahoma. Since Clyde Love worked construction, as a heavy equipment operator, the Love family moved with his work. Mary worked as a waitress. Mary's parents lived near the Love family, and after her sister Nannie passed away, Mary helped them to rear her nephew, Donald Gullett. Mary and Clyde Love divorced after 1956. Mary remained in Muskogee and never remarried. In her later years, Mary cared for her father, Gus Graham, as he aged.
Mary was an outstanding cook. She was a master at making homemade pies. Her mother having been a professional cook, Mary learned the art of cooking. Mary passed many of her mother's cooking secrets to her family for future generations to enjoy. Mary was always meticulous with her appearance and maintained her skin integrity, even as she aged.
Mary enjoyed country music, dancing, and country style entertainment. Of course, being from Claremore, Mary was a Will Rogers fan. Mary showed a great compassion and love for dogs. There was never a stray dog, within her eyesight, that Mary failed to feed. She advocated for each dog she encountered.
Mary displayed a bold and gregarious personality. She never hesitated to pursue introductions, friendships, or interactions with people. She was direct, outspoken, blunt, tenacious, and masterful at obtaining information that she wished to pursue. Mary was always loyal to her family. She did not waiver when she knew her decision/position was correct.
As Mary aged she battled arthritis, anemia, and diverticulitis. Mary passed away on 10/23/1998 at the age of 86, in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
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