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1941
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Loretta Stanfill Obituary
May 28, 1941 - May 30, 2025
Empire, California - Loretta Gayle Huggins-Stanfill, 84, was born to Elmer and Elverta Smith in Cement, OK on May 28, 1941. She moved with her parents and siblings to Empire, CA in the summer of 1945. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday May 30, 2025. She was a devoted mother, beloved grandmother and caring friend. She is survived by her 4 children, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be missed dearly. Loretta will be laid to rest at Lakewood Memorial Park. No services held.
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Kim Snow
June 8, 2025
Until we meet again Mom.
J. D. Glick
June 7, 2025
I graduated from Empire Elementary School (in 1955) and Downey High School (in 1959) with Gayle Smith, as she was known then. We were not friends, but I remember her. I read her obituary with interest.
Although I grew up in Empire, I have not lived in California since 1968. Have lived in Iowa, Ohio and Virginia for the past 41 years. Blessings on Gayle's family.
John David Glick (in elementary school)
John Glick (in high school)
J. D. Glick (since college)
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