Mrs. Essie Mae Bivens Oggs was born March
16, 1897 to the union of Mr. and Mrs. William Bivens.
She was married to Mr. Orange Oggs, and to
this union one daughter was born.
She united with the New Jerusalem Baptist
Church at an early age. Later she united with the West Union
Baptist Church where she served until she departed this life,
January 11, 1964 at 4:20 a.m.
She leaves to mour her loss, a mother,
Mrs. Ella Bivens; a daughter, Mrs. Ollie Mae McDonald; a
granddaughter, Miss Floyd Ella McDonald; one sister, Mrs. Willie Mae
King; one aunt, Mrs. Minnie McMorris, two uncles, Mr. George Martin
of Neches and Mr. Will Martin of Kingsville; three nieces, two
nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Burial will be in the Memorial Cemetery. |