Kern County Obituaries

Sarah Elizabeth Wolfenbarger

Submitted by Don Stowell; 13 Feb 2008

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Source Unknown; 3 Aug 1950

Sarah Elizabeth Wolfenbarger was born March 23, 1875, at Gilmer, Texas. She 
married John G. Payne of Manchester, Tex., in 1893 which union lasted until the 
passing of her husband March 7, 1908 at Wilburton, Okla. Five sons were born of 
this union. one of which died at birth.
Though left with four small children, she faithfully performed the duties of both 
mother and breadwinner. 
She is survived by four sons: John E., Richard Lee, Albert R. of Rosamond, 
Joseph E. of Stayton, Ore., three grand children and three great grandchildren. 
Also one sister, Mrs. Lulu Hamil of Wilburton, Okla., two brothers, S. Richard 
Wolfenbarger of Haileyville, Okla., Joseph E. Kelsey of Independence, Mo., and a 
host of friends.
She became a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day 
Saints at the age of 18. She continued a faithful member for 57 years.
As a good and true citizen of her country she was first in her precinct to cast her 
ballot at the last Primary Election.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. July 29, at the Wayside Chapel in 
Rosamond. Rev. Virgil L. Lunn of Montebello officiated. Mrs. Wm. Hedgpeth, 
accompanied by Mrs. D. F. Halsey rendered a vocal solo. Others from out of town 
who attended were Mrs. Virgil L. Lunn, Garland Reeves of Burbank, Frank Reeves 
of. Sun Valley, Mr. and Mrs. Frank McAllister of Bakersfield, Mr. and Mrs. 
Harold Kelsey, granddaughter and grandson of Taft, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Kelsey of 
Independence, Mo.; a brother.
The pallbearers were John Pengilley, E. L. Van Buskirk, W. R. Whitaker, W. F. 
Bullington, GeraId Bartell and Glen Wellman. Interment was at the Mojave 
Cemetery.