Fredonia Vogle

Fredonia Jean Robinson Smith Vogle, 83, of McAlester, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
She was born January 30th, 1942 to Elton Levi Robinson and Helen Rachel Yoss Robinson in McAlester, OK. She dearly loved her parents and was most excited to see her mother in Heaven, whom she lost at a young age.
Fredonia wanted nothing more in life than to have her family and friends around her. Likewise, in death she hoped all her friends and family would be there with her in Heaven.
She was a woman of grace who hoped God would show mercy on us all.
She was a woman of strong-will and determination that stayed on her feet and independent until the end - a characteristic she was born with and carried through every decade of her life.
She traveled all over the country with her husband, Jack, and loved telling stories about the museums and historical sites they visited. They went through a period where they visited a lot of cemeteries. That was kind of creepy. Otherwise, her stories and pictures were awesome.
McAlester, Oklahoma was the center of the world for her. She loved her home and her community. Deep into retirement, she was still helping local organizations with bookwork and guidance. Over the many decades, she held various positions in various clubs to the point where listing them independently would be ridiculous.
Fredonia was known for her dramatic flair. She was a flame that lit up the room and wasn't afraid to speak her mind, no matter the size of the group. In private, she was a woman of contemplation and carried a heavy burden to leave the world and people better than she found them.
She is survived by her daughter, Katheryn Jean Smith Lightle; grandson, Jason Thomas Lightle and wife Jessica Ann Lightle (who is the only person that Nana ever awarded the title of "Best Behaved") great-grandson, Levi Thomas Lightle and her siblings: Wallace Robinson, Shirley Robinson Carroll and Yvonne Robinson Workman.
She is also survived by countless nieces, nephews, and cousins. Her nephew Ricky Workman and his wife Angie were a special counsel for her during her final months.
She is preceded in death by her husband Jack Vogle; her parents and her brother Bert Robinson.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Chaney Harkins Funeral Home Pastor Donnie King will be officiating. The burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: Ricky Workman, Dustin Workman, Mark Bullard, Jason Lightle, Terry Richardson and Danny Sullins.