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Elma Prowell Obituary

Elma Lou White Prowell 1935 - 2011 Elma Lou White Prowell, 76, of Lubbock, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2011, in Lubbock. Funeral services will be held at 3pm on Friday, June 3, 2011, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 7014 Frankford Avenue. Burial will follow in City of Lubbock Cemetery under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home. Please join us in celebrating Elma's life by visiting her memorial at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com. Elma was born on July 12, 1935, in Boise, Idaho, to the late Elmer John and Lula (Pruett) White. She was employed by the Library at Texas Tech University from 1981 until her retirement in 1999 and was a member of the Texas Library Association. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jack Strickland; her last husband, Wilson "Punch" Prowell; a son, James Strickland; and a daughter, Frances Slade. Survivors include a son, Jack Strickland; daughters: Becky Lou Gies and Linda R. Staples; numerous grandchildren; and extended family.

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Published by Idaho Statesman on Jun. 2, 2011.

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Don Entz

October 19, 2011

I just learned of Elma's passing. She was my boss at the Texas Tech Library for four years while I was a student assistant, from 1983-87, and we kept in touch afterward. My wife and I would like to extend our condolences to her family. She was a fine lady.

Ann Smith

August 20, 2011

I would like Linda or Becky to contact me. Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. My name was Diana Sturgill. We were friends many years ago in Boise.

Gary Johnson

June 21, 2011

Elma was my cousin and she was very good to my mother and father (Vira and Ellen Johnson). I will miss her. I would like for her family to contact me at [email protected].

June 3, 2011

I also worked with Elma during her tenure at the Texas Tech Library. She was dedicated and loved working with both our students and faculty. She was a very strong woman and dedicated to her family. Her memorial service was very moving and honored her life and memory. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. Tom Rohrig

June 3, 2011

I worked with Elma for many years and valued her as a colleague. My sympathy to her family. Sandy River

June 3, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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