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Updated: 19 Jul 2009

Daily Oklahoman, The 
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 
May 11, 1992

Miss Anna Elizabeth Sakaly passed away on Friday, May 8, 1992, in the afternoon. Miss Sakaly was born on July 17, 1904, in Yugoslavia. At a very early age, she joined her father here in Oklahoma City, and has been a life-long resident and professional woman. Early in the 1920's she began working for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in the accounting department. In July of 1969 she retired from the telephone company.

Miss Sakaly was a very active woman who enjoyed traveling around the world and china painting. She was a member of Sigma Tau Sorority, and the Pioneers of Southwestern Bell. At various times she held offices in the Starlite China Decorators and Porcelain Arts. Works of her china painting have been displayed at the State Capitol Building and at state conventions. She was active in St. Josephs Altar Society and in the Catholic Daughters of America - St. Maria's Court. She was named Archdiocesan Woman of the Year from St. Joseph's old Cathedral. Miss Sakaly also served for many years as an accountant for Mrs. O'Mealey's Cafeterias.

Recently she was preceded in death by her sister, Lucille Roberts and a brother, Frank Sakaly.

Miss Sakaly is survived by a brother, John Sakaly , of Oklahoma City. She is also survived by a nephew, of Santa Monica, CA and two nieces, one of Del City, OK an one of Channelview, TX. She leaves behind 7 great nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at St. Joseph's old Cathedral, Monday, May 11, 1992, with graveside services at Fairlawn Cemetery immediately following. Smith & Kernke Funeral Home.

photo courtesy Teafor2.com July 2009.

 

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Compiled, transcribed and submitted by Marti Graham, Oklahoma County, OKGenWeb Coordinator, July 2009. Information posted for educational purposes for viewers and researchers. The contributor is not related to nor researching any of the above.

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