Obit from Houston Chronicle, 2/17/02
ORETA MAE MANTOOTH , 83, passed away February 15, 2002. Member of Melrose Chapter #920, O.E.S. She is survived by her daughters, Alma Marilyn McDonald of Houston, Truela Dianne Rogers of Woodbridge, VA; son, Norris Truman Mantooth , Jr., of Plano; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; brother, Clifton Hill of La Marque; sister, Margaret Rogers of Humble, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation will be from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Sunday, February 17, 2002, at Earthman Resthaven Chapel, 13102 North Frwy., with a funeral service to be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 18, 2002, at Earthman Resthaven Chapel. Interment will follow at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery.