December 2002

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Funeral services for Leon "Blue" McGUIRE, 74, of Spiro, formerly of Keota, are being held Saturday, at 10 a.m., at the Mallory Chapel in Stigler, Military Rites will be conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars post #4446 of Stigler, with burial in Keota City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Stigler. Mr. McGUIRE was born April 10, 1928, in Keota, to John Wesley and Lillie (PATTERSON) McGUIRE. He died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Kathy and her husband, and Wendy; three sons and daughter-in-law, Tommy, Timmy and Tracy and his wife Julia; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Lavelle; and three brothers, Harold "Gene", Jerald and Murl. He was preceded in death by one son, Larry McGUIRE.

Graveside services for Andy MELTON, 32, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held Saturday, at 10 a.m., at the Cottonwood Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith.Mr. MELTON was born on Nov. 18, 1970, in Fort Smith. He died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002, in his home. Survivors include his wife Rebecca of the home; his mother, Priscilla MOORE; his father, Lloyd MELTON Jr.; his paternal grandfather, Lloyd MELTON Sr.; paternal great-grandmother, Ellie SNOW; maternal grandmother, Freda MOORE; two sisters, Kathie and Tiffanie; three brothers, Brian, Bobby and Steven; one step-daughter, Catrina; one step-son, Daniel; and eight step-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Ewell D. "Dave" REED, 69, of Charleston, Ark. formerly of Muldrow, were held Friday, at 10 a.m., at the Upper Camp Creek Cemetery in Muldrow, with Rev. Phil Talley officiating, under the direction of Smith Mortuary of Charleston. Mr. REED was born on Sept. 17, 1933, in Muldrow, to David V. REED and Gladys (HARVELL) REED. He died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002, in his home. Survivors include his wife Barbara of the home; two daughters, Deborah Sue and Pamela Laurel; one son David E.; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; his mother, Gladys WALLACE; one brother Ewing C.; one step-daughter, Michele; three step-sons, Gerald J., Michael P. and Sean G.; 10 step-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren.

Megan RaeLynn THOMISON, an infant, of Sallisaw, died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2002, in Poteau. She was the daughter of Tammy THOMISON of Sallisaw. No services are planned at this time, cremation is under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau. Survivors include her mother of the home; two sisters, Amie and Summer; her grandparents, George and Linda THOMISON; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Clifford and Ida May THOMISON and one uncle Mark THOMISON.

Funeral services for Pearl BUTTERY, 85, of Gore, will be held Friday, at 2 p.m., at the Blackgum First Baptist Church, with ministers Dwayne Davis and Leland Collins officiating. Burial will be in Box Cemetery near Vian, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. BUTTERY was born on Sept. 14, 1917, in Parkhill, to Edward Shelby HOUGLAND and Annie Tennessee (PARKER) HOUGLAND. She died Monday, Dec. 2, 2002, in Sallisaw. Mrs. BUTTERY married William BUTTERY on April 24, 1938. He preceded her in death after 53 years of marriage. Survivors include her children, Clyde and Liddy, and Barton and Charlotte, Lee A. and Virgie, Delbert and Freda, Delmer Wayne, Wanda, Marie and Bill, Anna Mae and Charles and Shirley and Jim; 35 grandchildren; 71 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Earl HOUGLAND of Parkhill. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Norma Jean and pamela Rose; and one son, Talmage.

Funeral services for Cordova Arthur "Gib" GIBSON, 89, of Cookson, were held Tuesday, at 10:30 a.m., at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sallisaw, with Rev. Robert Krahn officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Enid, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. GIBSON was born May 12, 1913, in helena, to George A. GIBSON and Mary Leona (BEEMAN) GIBSON. She died Thursday, Nov. 28, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. GIBSON married Irma Anna Dorothea MITTELSTARDT on Nov. 10, 1935 in Fairmont. Survivors include his wife, Irma Anna Doretha GIBSON of the home; one daughter, Karen Marie; one grandson; one granddaughter; and one great-grandson.

Funeral services for James A. PRATT, 80, of Sallisaw, were held Tuesday, at 10 a.m., at the Mallory Funeral Home Chapel with LeRoy Reid officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory Funeral home of Sallisaw. Mr. PRATT was born on June 12, 1922, in Pina, to Robert Samuel PRATT and Fannie (JOHNSON) PRATT. He died Sunday, Dec. 1, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Virginia "Sis" (HUFF) PRATT of the home; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Ralph and his wife Joy, and Dean and his wife Glenda, and Gary; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Virgie; five brothers, Wilford, Wayne, Floyd, Edward and Roy; and a special friend Leslie. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Stella SHEPARD and Mildred SELLS; and two brothers, William PRATT and Acie PRATT.

Funeral services for Larry Otto ADAMS, 54, of Roland, was held Friday, at 2 p.m., at the Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Roland, with Rev. David Johnson officiating. Burial was in Lee's Chapel Cemetery southeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mr. ADAMS was born June 18, 1948, in Fort Smith, Ark, to Claude ADAMS and Pearl Irene (WELCH) VICTORY. He died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2002, in Fort Smith. Mr. ADAMS married Pamela AUMAN on Feb. 5, 1971, in El Paso, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Pamela ADAMS of the home; two sons, Larry Wayne and Johnny Lee and his wife Tommie; three grandchildren; five sisters, Margaret, Cora, Willa, Helen and Ellen; six brothers, Tommy, Kenny, Johnny, Mike, Jerry and Jason; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Mildred ALLEN, 82, of Liberty, will be held Monday, at 11 a.m., at the Liberty Assembly of God Church, with burial in Liberty Cemetery in Liberty community, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. Mrs. ALLEN died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2002, in a local nursing home. Survivors include two daughters, Waiva and her husband, LeRoy and Linda and her husband Glen; two sons, Steve and his wife Vada, and Bruce and his wife, Cyndi; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one brother, Wayne; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eric ALLEN.

Funeral services for Gayla Cathy BOYD, 49, of Spiro, were held Friday, at 2 p.m., at the Mallory Chapel in Spiro, with Revs. Tom Dunn and Jerry Underwood officiating. Burial was in Spiro City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. BOYD was born Jan. 31, 1953, in Camp Chaffee, Ark., to Joe and Ora (AKINS) DEES. She died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Amy and Misty; three brothers, Larry, Darryl and John; one grandson; and her parents, Joe and Ora DEES.

Funeral services for Donnie BRADSHAW, 85, of Pocola, are being held Saturday, at 2 p.m., at the Christian Grove Freewill Baptist Church of Pocola, with burial in Leard Cemetery in Pocola, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. BRADSHAW died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2002, in Pocola. Survivors include two daughters, Clara Mae and Joyce Ann; two sons, Don Allen and Herbert J.W.; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Velma; and one brother, Herbert. She was preceded in death by her husband, John BRADSHAW; three sons, John Delbert, William Harrison and Elmer Eugene BRADSHAW; and one daughter, Donnie BRADSHAW.

Funeral services for Bill E. LANOY, 72, of Cowlington, are being held Saturday, at 10 a.m., at the Mallory Chapel in Spiro, with Rev. Cotton Mckinney and J.B. Bowen officiating. Burial is in Old Bokoshe Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. LANOY was born April 21, 1930, in Coal Hill, Ark., to Alexander and Beulah (MARTIN) LANOY. He died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2002, in Keota. Survivors include his wife, Erma Bee of the home; one daughter Denise and her husband Billy; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mickey and his wife Laquitta, and Paul and his wife Tammie; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; five sisters, Mary, Betty, Rosa, Carlia and Nina; and three brothers, James, Bobby and Roy. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Alice LANOY and one brother, Alfred LANOY.

Graveside services for Helen RIETZ, 89, of Sallisaw, are being held Saturday, at 2 p.m., at he Sallisaw City Cemetery Gazebo, with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. RIETZ was born on May 5, 1913, in Iberia, Mo. she died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2002, in Sallisaw. She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. RIETZ on Feb. 9, 1976; and one son, Robert RIETZ.

Funeral services for John B. ADAIR, 86, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Lee Killer officiating. Burial was in Rocky Point Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ADAIR was born March 4, 1916, in Adair county, to Thomas ADAIR and Mariah JONES. He died Monday, Dec. 9, 2002, in Vian. Mr. ADAIR married Katie VANN on Jan. 3, 1943 in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife, Katie ADAIR of the home; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Mary and Bob, Lovella and Rex and Michelle; two sons and daughters-in-law, Johnny Lee and Alvada and Donald and Lynn; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Sally and Irene.

Funeral services for Luther Clive BOYD, 46, of Vian, are being held Thursday, at Blackgum Christian Union Church in Vian, with Rev. John Barnes officiating. Burial is in Box Cemetery north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BOYD was born May 24, 1956, in Vian, to Charles Luther BOYD and Virginia (THOMPSON) BOYD. He died Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2002, in Oklahoma City. Mr. BOYD married Charolette BOYD on June 25, 1984, in Tahlequah. Survivors include his wife, of the home; four daughters, Dawn, Angelina, Heather and Kala; two sons, Kaleb and Shane; 11 grandchildren; his mother, Virginia KEITH; eight sisters, Emma, Sharon, Barbara, Brenda, Vivian, Sandy and Tammy; four brothers, Sam, David, Darrell and Luther Wayne; and Marie.

Funeral services for Mary E. BRASUELL, 95, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel in Van Buren, Ark., with burial in Hall Cemetery in Natural Dam, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. BRASUELL died Monday, Dec. 9, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Sula . and Mary Lou; one son, Rodney; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe BRASUELL; and one son, Herman BRASUELL.

Funeral services for J.E. CHOATE, 82, of Vian, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Vian School Auditorium, with Rev. Clarence Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CHOATE was born Nov. 9, 1920 in Vian, to Gilbert CHOATE and Mary (PARKER) CHOATE. He died Friday, Dec. 6, 2002, in Sallisaw. Mr. CHOATE married Sylvester SCOTT on Sept. 29, 1941. Survivors include his wife, Sylvester CHOATE of the home; five daughters, Mary Lou, Ena Mae, Darzella, Lydia Ann and JoAnn; three sons, William, J.E. Jr. and Michael; 21 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, L.C. CHOATE and Sylvester CHOATE; and one sister, Rebecca CHOATE.

Graveside services for Hazel HYLTON EINERT, 85, of Roland, formerly of Ozone, Ark., were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Clarksville, Ark., with Rev. Amos Pledger officiating, under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home of Clarksville. Mrs. EINERT died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2002, in St. Edwards Mercy Medical Center in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one sister, Pearl; several nieces and nephews; and her special friends, Brenda, Thelma and Jeannie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aden Author EINERT; her parents, Edd and Frona (NORTON) HYLTON; one sister, Effie (HYLTON) CARLISLE; and one brother, Willie HYLTON.

Graveside services for Byron HIGHT, 74, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Mr. Terry Dorsey officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HIGHT was born on July 8, 1928, in Paris, Ark., to William Jacob HIGHT and Ruby (HAMIL) HIGHT. He died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. . Survivors include his wife, Rosa Ellen (JONES) HIGHT of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Angie and Mike; three sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Regina, Jeff and Debbie . and David and Darlene; 13 grandchildren; four sisters, Sue, Mary Lou, June and Louise; and three brothers, Robert, Bennie and J.J. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Marcella KNIGHT.

Funeral services for Alice Elizabeth JONES, 98, of El Paso, Texas, were held Tuesday at Zion Lutheran Church in El Paso. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith, Ark. The Rev. Allen Stuckwisch, pastor of the First Lutheran Church in Fort Smith officiated. Mrs. JONES died Wednesday, Nov 27, 2002, in El Paso. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph L. JONES. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, John Paul and Jerri, and Gordon L. and Billye; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one sister, Katherine.

Funeral services for Ruth Maxine (ADAMS) LASITER, 78, of Roland, were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Goddard United Methodist Church in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was at the U.S. National Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Mrs. LASITER died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2002, in a local hospital. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jesse "Jack" ADAMS. Survivors include her husband, Dale LASITER of the home; two daughters, Virginia "Ginger", and Mary Ann; two step-daughters, Debbie, and Jacqueline "Jacci"; two sons, James C. , and Jack B.; two stepsons, Jerry D. and Billy G.; her mother, Thelma Irene CALVERT; eight grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; two step-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Kathy, Eadie, and Rosella; one sister-in-law, Bernice; and one brother, Thomas D.

Funeral services for Bessie STEVENS, 85, of Webbers Falls, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Millsap Funeral Chapel in Webbers Falls, with Rev. Wendell Cox officiating. Burial is in Taylor Cemetery near McLain, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. STEVENS was born July 6, 1917, in Mountain Grove, to Frank and Lou (MILLER) HUNTER. She died Monday, Dec. 9, 2002, in her home. Mrs. STEVENS married her first husband Eugene William RICHERSON on Dec. 20, 1933, in Webbers Falls and married her second husband George STEVENS on July 19, 1939, in Muskogee. Survivors include her husband, George STEVENS; two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Jennifer, and Edward and Diane; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one brother, Don. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Doyle HUNTER, one sister, Rosalee BELL and one great-grandson, Dustin RICHERSON.

Funeral services for Randall DeWayne TACKETT, 41, of Panama, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Evan Chapel of Memories in Poteau, with Rev. Bryan Smith officiating. Burial was in Old Bokoshe Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Homes of Poteau. Mr. TACKETT was born Dec. 10, 1960, in Poteau, to Clifford and Pat TACKETT. He died Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002, in McAlester. Survivors include his mother, of the home; two sisters, Vickey and Lea Ann; two brothers, Steven Dale and Paul Allen; five nieces and nephews; one great-great-niece; and other relatives and friends, including his companion, Violet. He was preceded in death by his father.

Graveside services for John C. BURNETT, 87, of Gans, are being held Saturday at Slaytonville Cemetery in Slaytonville, Ark., under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, Ark. Mr. BURNETT died Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2002, in a Sallisaw Nursing home. Survivors include three daughters, Sue, Vivian and Taylor; three sons, William, John and Paul; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Eutha Mae HARWELL, 54, of Waldron, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Bush Cemetery in Waldron, under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mrs. HARWELL died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002, in her home. Survivors include her husband, Billy HARWELL; three sons, James, Steve and Allan; three grandchildren; her mother Betty BERRY; one sister, Bobby; and three brothers, Dale, Bill and Don.

Funeral services for Matthew Wayne PETER, 38, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Tommy Hawkins and Brian Zinck officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. PETER was born on Nov. 27, 1964, in Washington D.C., to Leroy PETER Sr and Lorraine PATTY. He died Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2002, in Tulsa. Survivors include his father and step-mother, Leroy and Sue PETER; his stepfather and his wife, John and Louise PADDY; two brothers, Tommy and Jimmy; three sisters, Lisa, Vicki and Lynn; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother; and one brother, Leroy PETER Jr.

Funeral services for Elmer RICHARDS Sr., 88, of Pocola, were held at 11 p.m. (a.m.) Friday at the Mallory Chapel in Spiro, with Rev. Bill Henry officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. RICHARDS was born July 15, 1914, in Clarksville, Ark. to Thomas H. and Lillis (ADAMS) RICHARDS. He died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Mildred (LAVOY) RICHARDS of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Ronda and her husband Robert; one son and daughter-in-law, Elmer Jr. and his wife Anna Jean; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Francis. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Herbert RICHARDS; and four sisters, Ethel RICHARDS, Myrtle RUSSELL, Ora MORGAN and Lois POETKER.

Funeral services for Ginny SWEENEY, 66, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Michael's Catholic Church, with cremains being interred at Church of St. Mary's of the Snow Cemetery in Saugerties, N.Y. at a later date, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. Miss SWEENEY died Monday, Dec. 9, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Marcia and Karen; one son Gary; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one sister, Shirley;

Funeral services for Noel BARNES, 77, of Porum, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Freewill Baptist Church in Porum, with Rev. Clifford Hyslope officiating. Burial is in Coleman Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. BARNES was born on June 20, 1925, in Porum, to Ellis and Lucy (BRATCHURE) BARNES. He died Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2002, in his home. Survivors include three daughters and one son-in-law, Sherry, Beth, and Mary and Randy; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Valerie, and Tom and Anita; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Bonnie; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Hessie, Sherman, Herbert and John R. BARNES; and two sisters, Polly BRESHEARS and Jean BARNES.

Funeral services for Lillie BELCHER, 95, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Edwards Van-Alma Chapel in Van Buren, with burial in Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. BELCHER died Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2002, in Van Buren. Survivors include one daughter, Lavada; three sons, Johnny, Merle and Luther; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Ethel, Nancy and Lee; and one brother, Albert. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wes BELCHER.

Graveside services for Watie D. BOLIN, 59, of Pocola, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Dwight Mission Cemetery northwest of Sallisaw, with Crosslin Smith and Frankie Studie officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BOLIN was born Nov. 4, 1943, in Marble City to Joe Lee BOLIN and Narcie Jennie (BUSH) BOLIN. He died Friday, Dec. 13, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. BOLIN married Judith Ann "Judy" HENDERSON on April 19, 1982, in Rockwall, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Judy BOLIN of the home; one daughter, Carma; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his mother, Narcie Jennie (BUSH) BOLIN; six sisters, Louise, Jennie Lynn, Betty Jo, Carol Susie Ann, Juanita Kay and Lois Marie; three brothers, Joe Junior, Larry and Little John; two step-daughters, Sherry, and Tammy; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Floyd BOLIN.

Services for Robert B. "Bob" DUDLEY, 73, former Sallisaw city commissioner, businessman and bank director, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw. Mr. DUDLEY died Saturday, Dec. 14, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. He was buried at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of the Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. The Revs. Bill Fuller, Steve Rutherford and Rodney Roberson officiated at the service. Born Dec. 29, 1928, in Westville, Mr. DUDLEY was the son of Jess Floyd DUDLEY and Floy Opal BYRD DUDLEY. Mr. DUDLEY and his wife Elsie Marie CALLAHAN DUDLEY, were married on May 23, 1975, in Sallisaw. She survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Leilani, Makaila and Kiana; one son, Carmeron; one step-daughter, Sandy; two step-sons, Ronnie and Randy; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Jay Floyd "Buddy"; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Dorothy Margaret EDWARDS, 81, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m.Tuesday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark., with burial in Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. EDWARDS died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2002, in a local nursing home. Survivors include two daughters, Linda and Debbie; three sons, David, Harold and Jimmy; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth and Norma; and two brothers, Troy and Lloyd. She was preceded in death by her husband James Dink EDWARDS.

Funeral services for Jack GARVIN, 70, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Merel Rowe officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the directions of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. GARVIN was born April22, 1932, in Dustin, to O.C. STOWERS and Inez (SULLIVAN) STOWERS. He died Friday, Dec. 13, 2002, in Sallisaw. Mr. GARVIN married Rosella SCHONES on Oct. 10, 1960, in Shawnee. Survivors include his wife, Rosella GARVIN of the home; one daughter, Sharon; one sister, Joy; two brothers, Ray and Roy; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; one brother, Buzzy STOWERS; and one sister, Barbara BRITTON.

Luretha D. HUSTON, 81, of Muldrow, died Friday, Dec. 13, 2002, in Muldrow. Cremation was under the direction of Fentress Mortuary in Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. HUSTON was survived by one daughter, Rhonda BRANUM of Muldrow; two grandchildren, Sean BOYD and Shawna BOYD; four great-grandchildren, Eric BOYD, Daxton BOYD, Ashley BOYD and Jamie WILSON; three sisters, Mildred DOOLEY and Eunice LEACH both of Springdale, Ark. and Judith BOTTOM of South Carolina; and one brother, Elsworth BOTTOM of Apopka, Fla.

Funeral services for Dennis H. LEDERHOS, 70, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Rodney Mattox officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LEDERHOS was born on Nov. 27, 1932, in Gorham, Kan., to Anthony LEDERHOS and Beatrice (MERMIS) LEDERHOS. He died Friday, Dec. 13, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Lori and her husband, Mark, and Terry and her husband, Rodger; one son, David; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Lavern and Donna; and three brothers, Loren, Dean and Daryl.

Memorial services for Roy E. MALLETTE, Sr., 72, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m.Saturday at the Central Assembly of God Church in Fort Smith, Ark., cremation was under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. MALLETTE was born April 4, 1930, in LaCrosse, Wis. He died Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include four sons, Roy E. Jr., Lester, Walter K. and Christopher; 13 grandchildren; and seventeen great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Lloyd L. POTTER, 84, of Van Buren, Ark., formerly of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Mallory Funeral Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Danner officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. POTTER was born Jan. 25, 1918, in Jerome, Ariz., to Raleigh POTTER and Ethel Maude (McCLEERY) POTTER. He died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2002, in Van Buren. Survivors include his wife, Virginia (GREENLEE) POTTER of the home; one sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Robert; three step-daughters and sons-in-law, Alice and Robert, Patsy and David, and Janie and Larry; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Virginia POTTER; and several brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for Dr. O.R. VAN DE LINDER, 86, of Tahlequah, formerly of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m.Friday at the First Christian Church in Sallisaw, with Bro. Tom Tucker and Dr. Ed Pointer officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. VAN DE LINDER was born on Dec. 10, 1916, in Winnepeg, Canada, to Oren William VAN DE LINDER and Margaret (McNEIL) VAN DE LINDER. He died Monday, Dec. 16, 2002, in Tahlequah. Mr. VAN DE LINDER married Marie JONES VAN DE LINDER on Oct. 17, 1942, in Kansas City. She preceded him in death on April 11, 1994. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Lynn and Ron, and Julie and Steve; one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Patricia; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Ramsey Keith WALTERS, an infant, of Muldrow, were held Monday at the Spiro Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. He was born on Dec. 12, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. to Daniel WALTERS and Danna (RAMSEY) WALTERS. He died Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his parents of Muldrow; one sister, Brooklyn; one brother Spencer; his maternal grandparents, Butch and Irma RAMSEY; his paternal grandparents, Johnny and Carolyn WALTERS; his maternal great-grandparents, Vera PARDUE and Louis RAMSEY; and his paternal great-grandmother, Katie SPRINGWATER. He was preceded in death by one uncle, Ted NEWBY; three great-grandparents, Blue PERDUE, Melvina RAMSEY and L.D. SPRINGWATER, Flossie WALTERS and Harry Ray WALTERS.

Funeral services for Zena Mae WILSON, 78, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, with burial in Forest Park Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. WILSON died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Glenda Sue; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Suzy RUARK, 54, of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the First Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw, with Rev. Robert Polvado officiating. Burial will be in Dwight Mission Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. RUARK was born Aug. 3, 1948, in Fort Smith, Ark. to Thomas LYON and Mary Ann LYON. She died Thursday, Dec. 19, 2002, in Sallisaw. Mrs. RUARK married Clayton RUARK on Oct. 18, 1977, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Clayton of the home; three sons, Les, Greg and Kurk; four grandchildren; her mother, Mary Ann LYON; four brothers, Jim, David, John and Clifford. She was preceded in death by one son John Shane RUARK in 1998.

Funeral services for Anella WRIGHT, 84, of Fort Coffee are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday, at the mount Triumph Baptist church in Fort Coffee, with Rev. Jeffrey Simpson officiating. Burial is in Mount Triumph Cemetery in Fort Coffee, under the direction of Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc. She was born Nov. 31, 1918, in Springer, to Hudey and Anna McKESSON. She died Friday, Dec. 13, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. WRIGHT married Amos WRIGHT in 1993. He preceded her in death in 1998. Survivors include four sons and three daughters-in-law, Rev. Daniel and Kay, and John and Bertha, Raymond and Regina,and Samuel; four daughters and one son-in-law, Leola, Lena, Lorene, and Dorothy and Brock; 30 grandchildren; 65 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; nine step-sons, Henderson , Gerald, Fred, Gary, Lewis, Nate, Billy, Jerry Lee and Curtis; three step-daughters, Sandra, Wanda and Wilma; 36 step-grandchildren; 26 step-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Henryetta and Billie; one brother-in-law, John; and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her first husband of 47 years, Haskell CLAYTON; and five children.

Funeral services for Mattie N. BOLIN, 87, of Marble City, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Blunt Baptist Church north of Sallisaw, with Rev. LeRoy Reid officiating. Burial was in Marble City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born July 10, 1915, in Porum, to Tom DOUGHERTY and Axie (GOODNER) DOUGHERTY. She died Friday, Dec. 26, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Mitchell BOLIN Sr. on June 28, 1937, in Sequoyah County. Survivors include her husband, Mitchell BOLIN Sr. of the home; two sons, Mitchell Jr. and Ramon; one daughters, Alice; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Rose Iva, Kate, Katherine and Jennie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one son, Damon BOLIN in March of 1989.

Funeral services for Faye DeLONG, 84, of Spiro, were held at 10 a.m. Monday, at the Mallory Chapel in Spiro, with Rev. Rodney Lee Mattox officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery in Panama, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. She was born Aug. 5, 1918, in Panama, to Sam DAVIS and Eula (KILGORE) DAVIS. She died Friday, Dec. 20, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Deloris; two granddaughters; seven great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Eldon GARDNER and George DeLONG; one daughter, Patsy McCLINTON; one son, J.C. BRAMMER; and one step-brother, Emmett WILKINS.

Funeral services for Iris Oleta EVANS, 76, were held at 10 a.m. Monday, at the Agent Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw, with REv. Brian Zinck officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born May 23, 1926, in Sequoyah County, to Herman Felton STAFFAN and Katherine Margaret (RIGSBY) STAFFAN. She died Friday Dec. 20, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include three daughters, Kathy, Barbara and Michelle; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one daughter, Sharon OSBURN in September, 2002.

Funeral services for Willie KILGORE, 79, of Pocola, were held at 1 p.m. Monday, at the Evangel Temple in Fort Smith, Ark., with burial in U. S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, Ark. He died Thursday, Dec. 19, 2002, in Greenwood. Mr. KILGORE married Emily on April 28, 1948, in Salinas, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Emily KILGORE of the home; one son, Gary; one daughter, Debbie; one grandson; five brothers, Troy, Robert, Rudy, Jimmy and Manuel; two sisters, Edna Mae and Allene; six sisters-in-law, Nancy, Viola, Myra, Miriam, Mae and Ethel; four brothers-in-law, John, Porter, Don and Floyd; one aunt, Evelyn; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold Ben "Jim" KILGORE of Cedars and Lucy Verna DAVIS "Dolly" KILGORE of Searcy County, Ark.; and two brothers, Alfred KILGORE and William Odis "Bill" KILGORE.

Funeral services for Oralee LEWIS, 83, of Muldrow, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, with Revs. Shawn Money and Tommy Treat officiating. Burial was in Lee's Chapel Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born Nov. 30, 1919, in Danville, Ark., to Oscar GILKEY and Melissa (COWELL) GILKEY. She died Thursday, Dec. 19, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Hubert Hughes LEWIS Sr. on June 12, 1939, in Fort Smith. He preceded her in death on March 22, 1995. Survivors include two daughters, Loy Fern and Barbara; one son, Kenneth Hughes; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Bernice and Christine; three brothers, William T., Boyd and Bob; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one son, Hubert LEWIS Jr.; two brothers, Walter "Skeet" GILKEY and Cleo GILKEY; and two sisters, Lola PALIWACH and Sophia TURNER.

Graveside services for Frank L. WILEY, 70, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Jan. 23, 1932, in Sallisaw, to Bill WILEY and Maggie SMITH. He died Saturday, Dec. 21, 2002. Survivors include one brother, Billy J. and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Virginia, Lorene, Shannon and Alice; and two brothers, Watie and Manson.

Graveside services for Vernon Herman "Bugs" BEAVERS, 78, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Friday, at the Oak Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. BEAVERS died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2002, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Jean and Sandy; one son Charles; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Helen; and one brother, Prince. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys M. BEAVERS.

Graveside services for Nathan BENNETT, 73, of Vian, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at the Garden of Memories Cemetery, with Rev. Steve Spyres officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Dec. 12, 1929, in Vian, to Walter BENNETT and Sybil (BRUTON) BENNETT. He died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2002, in Gore. Survivors include two daughters, Dianne and Judy; three sons, Delbert, James and Tom; numerous grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; three sisters and one brother-in-law, June, Virginia and Norma and Levi; and three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Bruton and Flo, Fay, and Robert and Wanda. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Janette BENNETT; and one sister.

Lloyd J. CAVES, 81, of Sallisaw, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born July 4, 1921, in Pisgah, Ala., to John CAVES and Ethel (FRAZIER) CAVES. Survivors include four daughters and one son-in-law, Viki and L.A., Tammy, Sherry and Brenda; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Rex, and Clint and Tina; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Della; and companion, Patricia. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Floyd and Roy CAVES ; and two sisters, Nellie CAVES and Mammie ROBERTSON.

Funeral services for Cluvy Clyde COLE, 96, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with Rev. Jason Helmbacher officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born July 22, 1906, in Sallisaw, Indian Territory, to Jacob Alexander COLE and Dora Melinda (WOOD) COLE. He died Monday, Dec. 23, 2002, in Sallisaw. He married Velma Lois JOPLIN KEITH on May 31, 1982, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife Velma COLE, of the home; two daughters, Jeweldine and Dorothy; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Geneva. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Clercie Mae COLE.

Funeral services for Vida Lou "Billie" DOWNS, 81, of Panama, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the First Baptist Church in Panama, with Bro Larry Harris officiating. Burial is in Fairview Cemetery in Panama, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. She was born Dec. 13, 1921. She died Thursday, Dec. 26, 2002, in Pocola. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Patsy, Barbara and Richard, and Beverly and Barry; two sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas Eugene and Alice, and Kenneth and Judy; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Rdella; and one sister-in-law, Doris.

Memorial services for Leroy ESTES, 67, of Gans, were held at 10 a.m. Friday, at the Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with Brother Larry Callaway officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Feb. 4, 1935, in Newport, Ark., to William ESTES and Edith (SAPPINGTON) ESTES. He died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Naomi (McCOY) ESTES of the home; four daughters and one son-in-law, Caroline and her husband James, and Sharon, Kathryn, and Teresa; one son and daughter-in-law, Wendell and his wife, Terrie; one sister, Ruthie; two brothers, Burt and Sterling; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Marie; three brothers, Georgie, Dub and Jay ESTES; and one grandson, Wendell J. ESTES.

Funeral services for Flora B. McMURTRY, 80, of Okmulgee, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Henry Stahl officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Oct. 9, 1922,, in Coweta, to William E. HAND and Pearl (STOUT) HAND. She died Saturday, Dec. 21, 2002, in Tulsa. Survivors include one daughter, Sandra; one son, Denny Paul; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, Helen, Lea and Esther; and one brother, T.W. She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Janice TONEKING; one brother, Orlen HAND; and her husband, Lester McMURTRY.

Funeral services for Reba Marie NICHOLS, 83, of Wagoner, are being held at 2 p.m.Saturday, at the First Freewill Baptist Church in Haskell, with Rev. Jerry Don Abernathy officiating. Burial is in Haskell Cemetery, under the direction of Dowdy Funeral Home of Haskell. She was born July 19, 1919, in Miami, to L.M. and Dorothy BOOKER. She died Monday, Dec. 23, 2002, in Wagoner. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Jane and her husband Dane, Carol and her husband Larry, and Polly; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and his wife Barbara, and Buz and his wife Trish; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three sister and one brother-in-law, Ila, Wakie and Dorothy and her husband Herman; several nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 55 years, Elmer NICHOLS; and one brother, L. J. BOOKER.

Funeral services for Donald PHILLIPS, 67, of Lindsay, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at the Washington First Baptist Church, with Revs. Jack Sappenfield and Graydon Croyle officiating. Burial was in Washington Cemetery, under the direction of Wadley's Funeral Service of Purcell. He was born Nov. 16, 1935, in Goldsby, to Oscar L. and Nora A. (SKINNER) PHILLIPS. He died Monday, Dec. 23, 2002, in Lindsay. He married Sylvia STACEY on Oct. 30, 1987, in Denton, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Shawn and her husband Joe, April and her husband Chuck, and Loren and her husband Don; one son and daughter-in-law, Patrick and his wife Nichole; one brother and sister-in-law, Riley and his wife Linda; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and her husband Jimmie, and Loretta, and her husband Dale; nine grandchildren; one niece; and four nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Donald Lee PHILLIPS and one daughter, Joanna S. PHILLIPS.

Funeral services for Robbie Jean (HUMPHREY) RANDOLPH, 63, of Wichita, Kan., formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Broadway Mortuary in Wichita, with burial in Resthaven Cemetery in Wichita, under the direction of Broadway Mortuary of Wichita. She was born May 27, 1939, in Sallisaw, to Lester and Minnie Lee HUMPHREY. She died Monday, Dec. 23, 2002, in Wesley Hospital in Wichita. She married Boyce RANDOLPH of Sallisaw, on May 31, 1958. Survivors include her husband of 44 years; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Boyce II and his wife Deborah, and Dustin; two grandchildren; her mother and father-in-law, Faye and Opal RANDOLPH; one sister and brother-in-law, Kenneth and Joyce; one sister-in-law, Lucille; one brother-in-law, Donald; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Raymond.

Funeral services for Max W. ROSS, 97, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Ocker Chapel in Alma, Ark., with burial in New Berry Chapel Cemetery in Alma, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma. She was born April 3, 1905 in Danville, Ark. She died Monday, Dec. 23, 2002, in a local nursing home. Survivors include three daughters, Juanita, Launita and Virginia; two sons, Clyde B. and Earl; 17 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo ROSS.

Funeral services for Clara M. RUSSELL, 89, of North Little Rock, Ark., formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Friday, at the Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Ark., with Bo Wolf officiating. Burial was in Bethesda Cemetery in Lincoln, Ark., under the direction of Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove. She was born April 21, 1913, in Stilwell, to Edward WARREN and Ruby (RAY) WARREN. She died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2002, in Arkansas Hospice Center in North Little Rock. Survivors include one son, Kenneth; one daughter and son-in-law, Betty R. and her husband Jack; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and caregiver, Debbie.

Funeral services for Mary SIMONS, 86, of Vian, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, at the Blackgum First Baptist Church, with Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial will be in U. S. National Cemetery in Ft. Gibson, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Nov. 16, 1916, in Des Moines, Iowa, to William HOWELL and Mamie (TURNIPSEED) HOWELL. She died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2002, in Vian. Mrs. SIMONS married Bob SIMONS on May 25, 1963, in Lexington Park, Md. Survivors include her husband, Bob of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Merlin and Gladys; three granddaughters; two grandsons; one step-daughter, Laura Mae; two step-sons and one step-daughter-in-law, Donald L. and Bobby and his wife Hope; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one grandson; one sister; three brothers; and her parents.

Funeral services for Edith Irene WEITZ, 82, of Canadian, were held at 10 a.m. Friday, at the Canadian United Methodist Church, with Rev. Charles Saviers officiating. Burial was in Crowder Cemetery, under the direction of Gregg Funeral Home of Eufaula. She was born Sept. 3, 1920, in Hanna, to Benjamin Franklin and Bessie Hester (DRENNEN) NULL. She died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2002, in her home. She married Henry T. WEITZ on May 24, 1941, in Checotah. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Cleta and Mike, Shanna and Tony and Becky and Hershel; eight grandchildren and their spouses; 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Manuel and Mary and Doug and Barbara; two sisters, Gilberta and Shirley; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years; her parents; one son, Lynn; five sisters, Millie SANDERS, Gracy NULL, Mary ADAMS, Leona NULL and Clara LAME: and one brother, Alfred NULL.

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