Rebecca Marhall was born near West Plaines, Howell County, Missouri, January 31 1852. Departed this life November 3. 1934, being at the time of her departure 82 years, nine months and two days.

She was married to F.M. Hatfield April 6, 1872. To this union was born six children: three sons and three daughters. The youngest girl passed to the Great Beyond at the age of ten years. The other children: Mrs. Lula Belveal of Guthrie, Mrs. Sarah Hammond of Cashion, Ben Hatfield and George Hatfield, Lockridge and William Hatfield of Cushing were all at her bedside during her last illness. She also leaves 18 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren to mourn her departure.

She was baptized into the Baprist faith at the early age of 15 years and continued in the faith through her life.

She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and neighbor. No one ever called on her for aid in vain.