The Ancestors and Cousins of Tracy Lynn DeVault

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Unknown McMurray1

M, #13701
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Family: Tonya Lee Sell

SonMartin Tyler McMurray

Citations

  1. [S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
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William Gaines "Bill" Sell1

M, #13702, b. 10 May 1941, d. 12 October 2005

Parents

FatherWilliam Edward "Bill" Sell (b. 29 February 1912, d. 25 June 1987)
MotherElsie Mary Reeves (b. 13 April 1914, d. 14 May 2003)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

William Gaines "Bill" Sell was born on 10 May 1941 in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.1 He and Becky King were married on 6 February 1982.1 He died on 12 October 2005, at age 64, in Manchester, Coffee Co., Tennessee.2,3 He was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.2
William Gaines "Bill" Sell had reference number 13970. He resided in Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee (1990, 2003.)1,4,5 Vietnam War, U.S. Army, Artillery Forward Observer with the infantry.1,3 He was an Owner-operator of Bill Sell Mobile Homes, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.3 Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins wrote:

William was an officer, serving in the Vietnam War in 1966. Not long before his term of enlistment was completed he was in a motor vehicle accident which resulted in a serious head injury and three crushed vertebrae. He was air lifted to Okinawa, Japan for treatment. After a month, he was allowed to walk some in his room and expected to be returned to America. He had two silver medals, each for flying 50 combat missions. He had been recommended for the Bronze medal for his meritorious service.
On 14 Jan 1994 he suffered a serious head injury in an auto accident; Elsie wrote 3 May 1994 that at first when asked what year it was, he said 1966, the year he was injured in Vietnam. After the first four or five weeks in the hospital he was allowed passes to go to his business in Kingsport, where he owns a mobile home lot. In May he was able to run his business. The neurosurgeon gave him a 98% chance for full recovery.

OBITUARY - Find-A-GRAVE

William G. "Bill Sell, 64, 857 E. Stone Drive, Kingsport, Tennessee, died Wednesday, October 12, 2005, in the United Regional Nursing Home in Manchester, Tennessee.
He was a son of the late William Edward and Elsie Reeves Sell. Mr. Sell was a native of Johnson City and had lived in Kingsport for the past thirty-five years. He was a member of the Snow Memorial Baptist Church in Johnson City.
Mr. Sell was the owner/operator the Bill Sell Mobile Homes in Kingsport. He was a Army veteran, serving as a 1st Lt. in the Vietnam War as a Artillery Forward Observer with the infantry. He is the recipient of the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart and the Army Air Medal.
Mr. Sell is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, John R. Sell.
Survivors include a sister and her husband, Patty and Jerry Bradberry, of McMinnville, Tennessee. Two nieces and several cousins also survive.
The funeral service for William G. "Bill Sell will be conducted at 8 PM Saturday, October 15, 2005, in the Morris-Baker South Chapel. The family will receive friends in the funeral chapel from 6 to 8 PM Saturday prior to the service. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The graveside service will be conducted at 1 PM Sunday in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Everyone will meet at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be sent to Gideon International-North Camp, P.O. Box 3695, Johnson City, TN 37602-3695; or your local Gideon organization for placement of Memorial Bibles.

GRAVE MARKER

WILLIAM GAINES SELL
ILT US ARMY VIETNAM
BRONZE STAR MEDAL
PURPLE HEART
AIR MEDAL.

Citations

  1. [S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
  2. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  3. [S12136] Obituary - William Gaines "Bill" Sell
  4. [S10790] Obituary - John Reeves Sell
  5. [S10047] Obituary - Elsie Mary (Reeves) Sell
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Becky King1

F, #13703
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BASIC FACTS

Becky King and William Gaines "Bill" Sell were married on 6 February 1982.1

Citations

  1. [S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
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Patricia Lee "Pattie" Sell1,2

F, #13704

Parents

FatherWilliam Edward "Bill" Sell (b. 29 February 1912, d. 25 June 1987)
MotherElsie Mary Reeves (b. 13 April 1914, d. 14 May 2003)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Patricia Lee "Pattie" Sell and Jerry William Bradbury were married on 22 July 1967.1

Citations

  1. [S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
  2. [S12136] Obituary - William Gaines "Bill" Sell
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Jerry William Bradbury1,2

M, #13705

Parents

FatherA. L. Bradbury
MotherVirginia Unknown
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Jerry William Bradbury and Patricia Lee "Pattie" Sell were married on 22 July 1967.1

Citations

  1. [S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
  2. [S12136] Obituary - William Gaines "Bill" Sell
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A. L. Bradbury1

M, #13706
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Family: Virginia Unknown

SonJerry William Bradbury

Citations

  1. [S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
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Virginia Unknown1

F, #13707
Pedigree Link

Family: A. L. Bradbury

SonJerry William Bradbury

Citations

  1. [S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
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John Reeves Sell1

M, #13708, b. 12 October 1945, d. 29 June 1990

Parents

FatherWilliam Edward "Bill" Sell (b. 29 February 1912, d. 25 June 1987)
MotherElsie Mary Reeves (b. 13 April 1914, d. 14 May 2003)
Pedigree Link

Family 1: Joan Christian

DaughterTonya Lee Sell+

Family 2: Earlene Francisco

DaughterSherry Elayne Sell

BASIC FACTS

John Reeves Sell was born on 12 October 1945 in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.1 He and Joan Christian were married on 1 June 1968 in Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1 He and Earlene Francisco were married in 1975.1 He died on 29 June 1990, at age 44, in Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,2,3 He was buried in Monte Vista Burial Park in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.1
John Reeves Sell had reference number 13976. He resided in Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1 He was educated Science High School, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee (1963.)3 He was an Employed in the Printing services Department of Tennessee Eastman Company (24 years.)3 Served in the Army Reserves.3 Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins wrote:

John died several days after what had been expected to be rather simple laser surgery. He had complications, followed by cardiac arrest. He lived 16 days in a coma. He had worked for 24 years for Tennessee Eastman Company in printing services and served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was buried in Monte Vista Burial Park in Johnson City.

OBITUARY - Johnson City Press (TN); June 30, 1990:

JOHN R. SELL
KINGSPORT – John Reeves Sell, 44, 600 Colonial Heights Rd., died Friday, June 29, 1990, in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center of an apparent heart attack.
Mr. Sell was a native of Johnson City, and a son of Mrs. Elsie Reeves Sell, Johnson City, and the late William E. Sell. He had lived in Kingsport for more than 20 years.
Mr. Sell was a 1963 graduate of Science Hill High School.
He had been employed for 24 years in the Printing services Department of Tennessee Eastman Co.
Mr. Sell had served in the Army Reserves.
He was a Baptist.
Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Mrs. Earlene Francisco Sell; two daughters, Tonya Lee Sell, Church Hill, and Sherry Elayne Sell of the home; one sister, Mrs. Patricia Bradberry, McMinnville; and one brother, William Gaines Sell, Kingsport.
Hamlett-Dobson (378-1314)

FUNERAL NOTICE - Johnson City Press (TN); June 30, 1990:
HAMLETT-DOBSON FUNERAL HOME
Kingsport
John Reeves Sell
Funeral services for John Reeves Sell, 44, 600 Colonial Heights Rd., Kingsport, who died Friday, June 29, 1990 will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home Downtown Chapel, with the Rev. Ronald W. Hicks officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 2, 1990, at the Monte Vista Burial Park, Johnson City, with the Rev. Albert Bentley officiating. Those who wish, may make memorial gifts to the American Heart Association, P. O. Box 985, Kingsport, TN 37662. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home Downtown Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

GRAVE MARKER

SELL
JOHN R.
OCT. 12, 1945 - JUNE 29, 1990.

Citations

  1. [S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
  2. [S4024] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  3. [S10790] Obituary - John Reeves Sell
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Joan Christian1

F, #13709
Pedigree Link

Family: John Reeves Sell (b. 12 October 1945, d. 29 June 1990)

DaughterTonya Lee Sell+

BASIC FACTS

Joan Christian and John Reeves Sell were married on 1 June 1968 in Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1

Citations

  1. [S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
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Tonya Lee Sell1

F, #13710

Parents

FatherJohn Reeves Sell (b. 12 October 1945, d. 29 June 1990)
MotherJoan Christian
Pedigree Link

Family: Unknown McMurray

SonMartin Tyler McMurray

Citations

  1. [S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
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Earlene Francisco1,2

F, #13711
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Family: John Reeves Sell (b. 12 October 1945, d. 29 June 1990)

DaughterSherry Elayne Sell

BASIC FACTS

Earlene Francisco and John Reeves Sell were married in 1975.1

Citations

  1. [S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
  2. [S10790] Obituary - John Reeves Sell
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Sherry Elayne Sell1,2

F, #13712

Parents

FatherJohn Reeves Sell (b. 12 October 1945, d. 29 June 1990)
MotherEarlene Francisco
Pedigree Link

Citations

  1. [S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
  2. [S10790] Obituary - John Reeves Sell
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James Horace Hardin1

M, #13713

Parents

MotherUnknown Patterson
Pedigree Link

Family: Anna Cora "Coco" Patterson

SonJoseph Milton Hardin+ (b. 30 April 1894, d. 31 May 1977)

BASIC FACTS

James Horace Hardin had reference number 13981.

Citations

  1. [S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
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Anna Cora "Coco" Patterson1,2

F, #13714

Parents

FatherNewton Alexander Patterson (b. 28 March 1827, d. 27 April 1910)
MotherElizabeth Fleming Ramsey (b. 1832, d. 1864)
Pedigree Link

Family: James Horace Hardin

SonJoseph Milton Hardin+ (b. 30 April 1894, d. 31 May 1977)

BASIC FACTS

Anna Cora "Coco" Patterson had reference number 13982.

Citations

  1. [S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
  2. [S4870] Email from Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins dated May 2, 2001
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Willie Reeves Hardin1

F, #13715, b. 16 August 1923, d. 14 July 2011

Parents

FatherJoseph Milton Hardin (b. 30 April 1894, d. 31 May 1977)
MotherMyra Gaines Reeves (b. 27 September 1889, d. 23 April 1980)
Pedigree Link

Family: Weldon Vernor Bivins (b. 14 July 1916, d. 27 March 2002)

SonPh.D David Kenneth Bivins+
DaughterMyra Faye Bivins+
DaughterSharon Lynn Bivins, M.D.
DaughterDeborah Jo "Debbie" Bivins+

BASIC FACTS

Willie Reeves Hardin was born on 16 August 1923 in Olustee, Jackson Co., Oklahoma.1 She and Weldon Vernor Bivins were married on 26 April 1941 in Siloam Springs, Benton Co., Arkansas.1 She died on 14 July 2011, at age 87, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.2 She was buried in Resthaven Memory Gardens, Oklahoma City, Cleveland Co., Oklahoma.3
Willie Reeves Hardin had reference number 13983. She was educated Graduated from Siloam Springs (Arkansas) High School (1941); Degree in Mathematics from Oklahoma City University (1967.)1,3 She was a Taught math at Putnam City High School in a suburb of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.1 She resided in 5713 Lawson Lane, Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (2001.)1 Willie spent many years working on genealogy and published a number of books on family history. After her death, her daughter gave me much of Willie's collection of genealogical materials. In the collection were two books on Fleenor genealogy. Willie got interested in the Fleenors because Weldon, her husband, was a Fleenor descendant. It turns out that one of the Fleenor lines moved to Washington County, Indiana. There Fleenor descendants married descendants of Henry Dawalt. I'm sure Willie never knew this but she and Weldon had Fleenor cousins in common.

OBITUARY -

Willie Hardin Bivins, 87, of Oklahoma City OK died July 14, 2011, after a long illness. She was born August 16, 1923, in Olustee OK to the late Joseph Milton Hardin and Myra Reeves Hardin. Willie graduated from Siloam Springs (Arkansas) High School in 1941. On April 26, 1941, she married Weldon Vernor Bivins. They were married for 60 years until Weldon's death in 2002. Willie was a stay-at-home mother while her children were young but ran a home-based photography business during those years. The family lived in Seminole OK, Purcell OK, Great Bend KS, and Enid OK, settling in Oklahoma City in 1965. At age 40 she began college at Phillips University in Enid OK, majoring in mathematics. She completed her degree at Oklahoma City University in 1967 and taught high school math at Putnam City High School until her retirement in 1984. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church for 46 years. Throughout her life she gave her time and talents to the communities in which she lived. One of her favorite volunteer projects was the Contact Crisis Helpline where she served 17 years as a phone counselor after her retirement. She loved dolls all of her life and had an extensive collection from all eras. An avid genealogist, she wrote over 30 books of family history and genealogy for both her and Weldon's families. She was a member of DAR from the early 1960s until her death, serving in many capacities in the Oklahoma Prairies Chapter in Oklahoma City. Of all of her accomplishments she was most proud of being a wife and mother, and her greatest joy was raising her children.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers Lynn Hardin and Milton Hardin.
Survivors include her children David Bivins, Sr., and wife Bonnie of Princeton Junction NJ, Myra Monroe and husband Mike of Tulsa, Sharon Bivins, M.D., of Moreno Valley CA, and Debbie McGlohon of Oklahoma City; grandchildren David Bivins, Jr., and wife Cristina, Laura Hosken and husband Dan, Brad Klingenberg and wife Barbara, Mary McGlohon and husband Austin McDonald, Alan McGlohon and Neil McGlohon; and six great-grandchildren.
She had many health challenges the past several years, but she accepted them with grace and dignity and maintained a cheerful outlook.
Chapel Hill Funeral Home, Oklahoma City OK.

Citations

  1. [S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
  2. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  3. [S12192] Obituary - Willie Reeves (Hardin) Bevins
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Weldon Vernor Bivins1

M, #13716, b. 14 July 1916, d. 27 March 2002

Parents

FatherCalvin Homer Bivins
MotherMinnie Orlena Whicker
Pedigree Link

Family: Willie Reeves Hardin (b. 16 August 1923, d. 14 July 2011)

SonPh.D David Kenneth Bivins+
DaughterMyra Faye Bivins+
DaughterSharon Lynn Bivins, M.D.
DaughterDeborah Jo "Debbie" Bivins+

BASIC FACTS

Weldon Vernor Bivins was born on 14 July 1916 in Eldorado, Jackson Co., Oklahoma.1 He and Willie Reeves Hardin were married on 26 April 1941 in Siloam Springs, Benton Co., Arkansas.1 He died on 27 March 2002, at age 85, in Oklahoma.2
Weldon Vernor Bivins had reference number 13984. He was educated Graduate of John Brown University in Siloan Springs, Arkansas.1 He was an Employed by Exxon Oil Company; worked as an accountant for an oil products distributing firm.1 World War II, Tank Corps.3 His Social Security Number was 447-12-0501, issued: Oklahoma, last residence: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.2

Citations

  1. [S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
  2. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  3. [S4865] Email from Willie Hardin Reeves Bivins dated September 18, 2001
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Calvin Homer Bivins1

M, #13717
Pedigree Link

Family: Minnie Orlena Whicker

SonWeldon Vernor Bivins+ (b. 14 July 1916, d. 27 March 2002)

BASIC FACTS

Calvin Homer Bivins had reference number 13985.

Citations

  1. [S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
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Minnie Orlena Whicker1

F, #13718
Pedigree Link

Family: Calvin Homer Bivins

SonWeldon Vernor Bivins+ (b. 14 July 1916, d. 27 March 2002)

BASIC FACTS

Minnie Orlena Whicker had reference number 13986.

Citations

  1. [S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
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Ph.D David Kenneth Bivins1

M, #13719

Parents

FatherWeldon Vernor Bivins (b. 14 July 1916, d. 27 March 2002)
MotherWillie Reeves Hardin (b. 16 August 1923, d. 14 July 2011)
Pedigree Link

Family: Bonnie Wood Lafean

SonDavid Kenneth Bivins, Jr.
DaughterLaura Lafean Bivins

BASIC FACTS

Ph.D David Kenneth Bivins and Bonnie Wood Lafean were married on 12 August 1967 in Wellesley, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts.1

Citations

  1. [S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
Family Explorer

Bonnie Wood Lafean1

F, #13720

Parents

FatherWilbur Lafean
MotherElizabeth Ann Wood
Pedigree Link

Family: Ph.D David Kenneth Bivins

SonDavid Kenneth Bivins, Jr.
DaughterLaura Lafean Bivins

BASIC FACTS

Bonnie Wood Lafean and Ph.D David Kenneth Bivins were married on 12 August 1967 in Wellesley, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts.1

Citations

  1. [S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
Family Explorer

Wilbur Lafean1

M, #13721
Pedigree Link

Family: Elizabeth Ann Wood

DaughterBonnie Wood Lafean+

Citations

  1. [S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
Family Explorer

Elizabeth Ann Wood1

F, #13722
Pedigree Link

Family: Wilbur Lafean

DaughterBonnie Wood Lafean+

Citations

  1. [S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
Family Explorer

David Kenneth Bivins, Jr.1

M, #13723

Parents

FatherPh.D David Kenneth Bivins
MotherBonnie Wood Lafean
Pedigree Link

Citations

  1. [S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
Family Explorer

Laura Lafean Bivins1

F, #13724

Parents

FatherPh.D David Kenneth Bivins
MotherBonnie Wood Lafean
Pedigree Link

Citations

  1. [S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
Family Explorer

Myra Faye Bivins1

F, #13725

Parents

FatherWeldon Vernor Bivins (b. 14 July 1916, d. 27 March 2002)
MotherWillie Reeves Hardin (b. 16 August 1923, d. 14 July 2011)
Pedigree Link

Family: Kenneth Wayne Klingenberg

SonBradley Kenneth "Brad" Klingenberg

BASIC FACTS

Myra Faye Bivins and Kenneth Wayne Klingenberg were married on 8 June 1968 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.1 She and Kenneth Wayne Klingenberg were divorced on 15 December 1976.1 She and Michael Andrew Monroe were married on 7 January 1984 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.1

Citations

  1. [S2798] Book: Ancestral Sketches by LeRoy Reeves and the Family of Edward Reeves and Jane Melvin by Willie Reeves Hardin Bivins
Compiler: Tracy DeVault
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