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1919
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2010
Wilma Neely Obituary
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday in the Living Word Family Church in Nowata, with Pastor Jim Winslow of Living Word Family Church and Pastor Randy Keller of Oglesby Assembly of God Church officiating. Interment will be in the Oglesby Cemetery under the direction of the Stumpff Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The casket will remain closed at the church.
A memorial has been established and those who wish to make a contribution in memory of Mrs. Neely may do so to: Oglesby Volunteer Fire Department, c/o Rick Rust, 401751 W. 2700 Road, Ramona, Oklahoma 74061.
Wilma Lea Neely was born March 7, 1919 at Oglesby, Oklahoma to Len and Eva (Sanford) Huff. She was raised and received her education in Oglesby graduating high school from Ramona High School in 1937. Mrs. Neely was married to Merlin C. Neely on October 15, 1937 at Claremore, Oklahoma. They made their home in the Oglesby area until Mr. Neely entered the Merchant Marines during WWII. Mrs. Neely worked in the Ship Yards in Oakland California as a security guard during the war. They moved back to Oglesby where they lived except for several years working as missionaries in Arizona, So. Dakota, Florida and New Mexico. Mrs. Neely was a member of the Living Word Family Church in Nowata and was very active in the Oglesby Community. Mr. and Mrs. Neely were instrumental in establishing the Oglesby Volunteer Fire Department.
Survivors include; her husband Merlin C. Neely of the family home at Oglesby; one son Phillip Neely and his wife Cheryl of Salida, Colorado; one daughter Susie Moore and her husband Gary of Bartlesville; one brother Robert Huff of Oklahoma City; seven grandchildren Marti Pace, Pamela Fuqua, Kevin Wiscombe, Tzeitel Looper, Derek Wetherington, Jason Neely and Jessica Neely. Mrs. Neely was preceded in death by her son Eddie Neely; her brother Russell Huff and her sister Katherine Hayes.
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Memories and Condolences
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4 Entries
Keith Tolison
February 3, 2010
May God bless and be with your family through this transition.
Wayne and Kathryn Griggs
January 15, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Vicki and Chuck Lowery
January 13, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sadness.
Sister Neely always radiated God's love and kindness. She was a blessing and an inspiration. Such a prayer warrior! Thank God, Rev.and Sister Neely laid hands on me at their home six years ago and I was healed of MS.
May you find comfort in the enduring promises of God's word:
(1 Thessalonians 4:13-18), and in the warmth of happy memories.
May God's you blessings and inner peace enfold you and your family.
Ottis and Debbie Wise
January 12, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God's blessigs comfort you and your memories bring you joy.
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