Feb 2, 1911 - Jan 18, 2012 CRESCENT Fernie Vee "Fern" Acton was born February 2, 1911, in Crescent, OK to Sam and Vennie (Kelly) Morrisett. She passed away January 18, 2012 in Guthrie, OK at the age of 100 years, 11 months and 16 days. Fern was born and raised in Crescent and attended Crescent High School, graduating in 1929. After graduation, she married C.M. Acton in 1929 in Crescent. She attended college in Guthrie and Central State University, earning her teaching certificate. Fern taught school for many years. Several years later, C.M. and Fern owned and operated Logan County Livestock Auction. She also worked at Crescent Floral and later in life became a Real Estate broker until her retirement in the late 80s. Fern was a member of the Eastern Star, where she was Most Worthy Grand Matron and District Deputy. She was a member of the First Christian Church. Her hobbies included playing bridge and working. Survivors include her son, Max Acton and wife Bernice of Crescent; sister, Wilma Speaks of Guthrie; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, C.M.; one brother, Andrew Morrisett; and two sisters, Gracie McCleery and Margie Gooch. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Monday January 23, 2012, at the First Christian Church in Crescent, with Pastor Keith Gordon officiating. Burial will follow in the Crescent Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Abernathy Aaron Funeral Home in Crescent.
Feb 2, 1911 - Jan 18, 2012 CRESCENT Fernie Vee "Fern" Acton was born February 2, 1911, in Crescent, OK to Sam and Vennie (Kelly) Morrisett. She passed away January 18, 2012 in Guthrie, OK at the age of 100 years, 11 months and 16 days. Fern was born and raised in Crescent and attended Crescent High School, graduating in 1929. After graduation, she married C.M. Acton in 1929 in Crescent. She attended college in Guthrie and Central State University, earning her teaching certificate. Fern taught school for many years. Several years later, C.M. and Fern owned and operated Logan County Livestock Auction. She also worked at Crescent Floral and later in life became a Real Estate broker until her retirement in the late 80s. Fern was a member of the Eastern Star, where she was Most Worthy Grand Matron and District Deputy. She was a member of the First Christian Church. Her hobbies included playing bridge and working. Survivors include her son, Max Acton and wife Bernice of Crescent; sister, Wilma Speaks of Guthrie; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, C.M.; one brother, Andrew Morrisett; and two sisters, Gracie McCleery and Margie Gooch. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Monday January 23, 2012, at the First Christian Church in Crescent, with Pastor Keith Gordon officiating. Burial will follow in the Crescent Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Abernathy Aaron Funeral Home in Crescent.
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