Mary Clarkson was born April 24th, 1936, in Bessie, Oklahoma, to parents Rosa and Louis Gerner. She grew up on the family farm in Bessie with her two sisters Grace and Alvera.
Some of the stories Angel told about her growing up are very interesting considering this generation. Angel said that Mary told her stories about her and her sisters milking cows and being so excited when momma (Grandma Gerne…