This letter was sent from Robert Cawthon to my grandmother (his sister) Mary Edna Cawthon McBride concerning the death of their mother, Elizabeth Shryer Cawthon, Dec 19, 1938.
Montrose, Calif.
Dec. 21, 1938
Dear Sister,-
Just after I sent you the letter the other day Mother
passed away. I didn't know it until yesterday. They moved her
to the undertaking parlor and notified me the next day.
I don't believe you would want to come just at Christmas, with
your own family with all Christmas plans made, and after all, it
would be a long and bad trip at this time of year. There would
really be no point to you coming all the way out to go go to her funeral.
We have made all the plans to have the funeral on Friday, Dec. 23d.
She will be buried alongside of Jim, in Westminster Memorial Park,
All the plans are made and most of the relatives will be here.
It is one of those things we have to expect, and nave been expecting
for a long time, so we will go ahead and bury her, and not expect
you out at this time.
Write me,
As ever,
Robert, 2261 Mira Ave, Montrose
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