Lula May (Oliver) Shackleford (1881 - 1909)

Born 15 Jan 1881 in Arkansas, United States

Wife of John Dewitt Shackleford — married 4 Mar 1903 (to 2 Apr 1909) in Nevada, Arkansas, United States

Died 2 Apr 1909 at age 28 in Nevada, Arkansas, United States

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Biography

Lula (Oliver) Shackleford is a part of US Black heritage.

Lula May Oliver's story began on January 15, 1881, in the heartland of Arkansas. Raised amidst the rolling hills and verdant landscapes, she grew into a woman of strength and resilience.

By the turn of the 20th century, Lula found herself in Fordyce, Dallas County, Arkansas, where she toiled as a cook, mastering the culinary arts with her skilled hands and unwavering dedication.

On March 4, 1903, Lula's life took a momentous turn as she exchanged vows with John Dewitt Shackleford in Nevada County, Arkansas. Their union marked the beginning of a journey intertwined with love and commitment.

Tragically, fate dealt a cruel blow to Lula's young life. On April 2, 1909, she departed from this world, leaving behind a grieving husband and a young son. Her final resting place became the serene grounds of De Ann Cemetery in Prescott, Nevada County, Arkansas, where she was laid to rest, her memory enshrined in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Sources

• 1900 United States Federal Census: Year: 1900; Census Place: Fordyce, Dallas, Arkansas; Roll: 57; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0016 Ancestry Record 7602 #80169215
• Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957: Ancestry.com. Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original data: "Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2009, 2011. "Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957," database, FamilySearch; from Arkansas Courts of Common Pleas and County Clerks. Digital images of originals housed at various county courthouses in the State of Arkansas. Marriage records. Ancestry Record 2548 #2798265
• Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/83740703/lillie_may-shackelford: accessed May 3, 2024), memorial page for Lillie May Shackelford (15 Jan 1881–2 Apr 1909), Find A Grave: Memorial #83740703, citing De Ann Cemetery, Prescott, Nevada County, Arkansas, USA; Maintained by Beth Brown (contributor 46599148).