Martha Louise Moyers Severns, BHS 1923

Martha Louise Severns was born in 1905, the daughter of Jesse Franklin Moyers and Mattie Lou McElroy. Martha known as Mattie to her friends graduated from Burbank High School in 1923. 

On July 15, 1923 at the age of 18 in Los Angeles County, California, Martha married Deane J. Severns. Life was good for Deane and Mattie as they were expecting their first child. But Mattie suffered some problems during her pregnancy. On December 12, 1924 Mattie gave birth to a healthy daughter named Elizabet Louise Severns. But three days later Martha Louise Severns on December 15, 1924 passed away leaving her husband Deane and infant daughter. According to her death certificate Martha died of Acute Puerperal Uejintis. It is common in pregnant women and in severe cases can lead to death.

Martha is survived by her husband Deane and infant daughter Elizabet and her Father Jesse. Martha was preceded in death by her mother who died in 1919. Interment was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California.