She attended school through the thrid grade.

After the death of William Boles' wife she, along with her parents and neighbors, helped him.

William later wrote Cleo a letter asking her to married him. Cleo and William moved with their children by train to Stroud, OK in 1920. They later moved to Byars, OK and then to Rosedale.

William died after having a 2nd stroke.

Cleo made money for the family by washing clothes for people in Rosedale. She worked hard raising a garden and taking care of her children.

She always had food on the table ready to be ate and guest were welcome in her home.

She had a great love for God that was evident in her life.