BRANTNER, MARY WESLEY

Surnames:  BRANTNER, JENKINS, SHAUNFIELD.

THE MARLIN DEMOCRAT
Marlin, Falls Co., Texas
Dec. -  1997
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MARY WESLEY BRANTNER
Feb. 29,  1908 - Dec. 12, 1997

       Mary Wesley Brantner of Reagan, died Friday, Dec. 12 after a brief illness.  She was 89.
       Graveside services were held Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. at Waite Cemetery in Reagan.  Dr. Richard Jenkins of The First United Methodist church of Marlin officiated.  Adams Funeral of Marlin was in charge of arrangements.
       Mrs. Brantner ws born February 29, 1908 in Reagan to Enoch W. Shaunfield and Tem Duke Shaunfield.  She graduated from Reagan High School in 1926 and attended college at S.W.C. in Denton.  On June 3, 1934 she married Seth Ward Brantner.  They resided in Wooten Wells community near Bremond until moving to Reagan in 1984.  He preceded her in death on February 24, 1988.
       Mrs. Brantner taught grade school for 31 years, and also worked at the cotton gin in Bremond.  She retired from teaching at the Bremond I.S.D. in 1975.  She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Walter Lynn Shaunfield and Jack Shaunfield and one nephew, E. W. Shaunfield.
       Survivors include nephews Jackie and Tim Shaunfield, both of Reagan and Joe D. Shaunfield of Rosebud, several great nephews and great nieces.
       Memorials may be made to the Waite or Covington Cemetery, in care of Box 96, Reagan, Tx. 76680.

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