- Born: 24 Oct 1858, Scottsville, Sullivan, Missouri, USA 73,132,136
- Marriage (1): Granville Adolphus Barrows on 5 Dec 1883 in Kirksville, Adair, Missouri, USA 131,132
- Died: 2 Jul 1933, Kirksville, Adair, Missouri, USA at age 74 132,136
- Buried: Hoover Cemetery (Duncan Township, Sullivan, Missouri, USA) 132,136
 Cause of her death was Cancer.
General Notes:
OBITUARY - Mrs. Martha Barrows Died at Ellis Hospital
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Leaves A Host of Relatives And Friends To Mourn Her Death
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Martha A. Hooker was born near Scottsville in Sullivan County, Missouri, October 24, 1858, and rounded out her long and useful life but a few miles from the place of her birth. On June 29 she was taken to the Ellis Hospital in Kirksville, from her home in Browning by loved ones in hopes that her stay among them might be prolonged, and where she departed this life July 2nd 1933, at the age of 74 years, 8 months and 8 days.
She was married to Granville A. Barrows, December 5, 1883, and to this union were born eight children, all of whom are left to mourn her passing, excepting Zenus R. who died in infancy. The others are Mae Hubbard of Hale, Ben H. of Purdin, Dora A. Atkins, Veda V. Warren, Gladys Myers, George L. and Irvin R. all of Browning. At the time of her marriage to Granville A. Barrows he had three small sons, whom she reared to manhood, giving them the same loving care that she did her own. They are Everett of Coulee City, Wash., Marvin of Browning, and Fred of Ness City, Kansas. She is also survived by two sisters, Mary Liza Jacobs and Mada Galliger and four brothers John, Jerry, George and Mark all of Lineville, Iowa, excepting John of the home address. There are also thirty grandchildren and five great grandchildren for she claimed them all as hers, whether they belonged to the stepsons or her own. She also helped to rear her grandson, Duane Myers and so her years were always spent in loving ministrations to others.
United with the Methodist E. church at an early age she always took a great interest in the work of her church and a great comfort in her faith in God and his goodness. A wonderful mother and a kind considerate neighbor, nothing was ever to great an effort in her faith in God and His of those she loved, while ever upon her life was a gentle reminder for them to seek the better things of this life and to be prepared for the life hereafter. Her teachings and example should act as a guiding star for others to follow, as her last admonition to her loved ones was to meet her over there. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. W. Clay of Bosworth, at the M. E. church. She was laid to rest in the Hoover cemetery beside her husband, who preceeded (sic) her to the Great Beyond on May 10, 1922. Loving hands bore her to her final resting place, as her three sons, one stepson and two grandsons acted as pall bearers. The beautiful flowers were a mute tribute of the high esteem in which she was held as were also the many acts of kindness by friends and neighbors.
I cannot say and I will not say
That she is dead; She's just away!
With a cheery smile, and a wave of her hand
She has wandered into an unknown land.
And left us dreaming how very fair.
It needs must be, since she lingers there.
And you, Oh you who the wildest yearn
For the old time step and the glad return.
Think of her faring on, as dear
In the love of There, as the love of here,
Think of her as the same, I say
She is not dead __ She's just away.
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Card of Thanks
We desire to thank our friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness shown us during the sickness and death of our Dear Mother.
The Barrows Children
Martha Ann Barrows (Newspaper Clipping)
One of my very best friends has gone and so unexpected to me. The very day I heard of her death My thoughts had been of her. I was looking forth to another call and her sweet face to see. And both join in and have a good talk about the things of God. She was always so glad to see me come and oh, how welcome I would feel but when time was up for me to depart. This one thing she never forgot I want you to pray before you leave and remember by children, that they will all be saved and not a one be lost. Oh God, do hear and answer her prayers and may it not be long Till every one will be blessidly(sic) saved and meet her in heaven above.
-- Written by Alta Smith in memory of one I dearly loved.
Martha died of cancer at the age of 74.
Death Notes:
Died at: Ellis Hospital (Kirksville, Missouri [Adair County])
Age at Death: 74 Years, 8 Months, 8 Days
Burial Notes:
Funeral Services Held At: Methodist Episcopal Church
Presiding: Rev. W. W. Clay
Life Events:
1. Census, 1880, Duncan Township, Sullivan, Missouri, USA. 73
2. Church Affiliation: Methodist Episcopal Church. 132
Martha married Granville Adolphus Barrows on 5 Dec 1883 in Kirksville, Adair, Missouri, USA 131.,132 (Granville Adolphus Barrows was born on 20 Sep 1849 in Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA,131,136,137 died on 10 May 1922 in Browning, Linn, Missouri, USA 131,132,136,137 and was buried in Hoover Cemetery (Duncan Township, Sullivan, Missouri, USA) 131,136,137.)
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