Mary A. McCoy

ZELLNER, Mary - Mrs. Zellner 90 Years Old Today - (Special to the Democrat) - Prairie Grove, Feb. 5 - Thursday Mrs. Mary Zellner celebrated her 90th birthday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.D. Moore.

Mrs. J.H. Zellner desired to give a dinner in her honor, but "Mother Zellner" said she preferred a quiet day at home with friends calling, writing or asking for her over the phone. Mrs. Zellner has three children, Nrs. Moore, J.H. Zellner and Henry Zellner of Hulbert, Oklahoma. There are eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren,

She was born and raised here, and is still able to attend church services almost every Sunday. [Fayetteville Democrat 2/5/1931]

Mrs. Mary Zellner Buried Thursday - Prairie Grove, March 27, - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Zellner, 90, who succumbed Wednesday at 10 o'clock, were held at the Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. E.E. Stevenson, pastor, officiating. He was assisted by Rev. William Sherman of Fayetteville and Rev. B.H. Greathouse of Prairie Grove.

Pallbearers were J. Ed Rogers, Mack Parks, J.P. Harris, R.H. Skelton, R.E. Pyeatt and Lester Woodruff. Misses Ollie Barnes, Jimmie Bell Geiger and Florence Hill were in charge of flowers.

Mrs. Zellner was born near Farmington February 5, 1841. She was married on April 17, 1862 to William E. Zellner who passed away January 4, 1911.

Her near century of life was spent in Washington county and her passing ends a large family. She was a member of the Methodist church from her 14th year. Surviving her are three children: J.H. and Henry Zellner and Mrs. W.D. Moore.

A meeting of the women's auxiliary of the Presbyterian church scheduled to be held was omitted on account of the funeral. Eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive. [Fayetteville Democrat 3/27/1931]