Weathering the storms: For some Oklahomans, tornadoes are personal

Oklahomans Sue Marts Alexander and Miranda Lewis never have met, but they share a respect for tornadoes.

 
BY BRYAN PAINTER | Modified: March 9, 2013 at 8:03 pm | Published: March 10, 2013   

Oklahomans Sue Marts Alexander and Miranda Lewis never have met.

Nevertheless, they respect tornado warnings more than most people, partially because of a child and a bed.

photo - Miranda Lewis is shown with son, Copper, and daughter, Zuri, in Copper’s room at their home near Calumet. The Lewises’ former home was destroyed in a May 24, 2011, tornado.  Photo by David McDaniel, The Oklahoman
Miranda Lewis is shown with son, Copper, and daughter, Zuri, in Copper’s room at their home near Calumet. The Lewises’ former home was destroyed in a May 24, 2011, tornado. Photo by David McDaniel, The Oklahoman

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In Alexander’s case, she was the child. About 8:40 p.m. April 9, 1947, a tornado struck Woodward, killing 107 in the city of 5,500. Lives also were claimed in other communities that...
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