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HYLA KESEY

1927 - 2015

HYLA KESEY obituary, 1927-2015, Oklahoma City, OK

BORN

1927

DIED

2015

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Vondel L. Smith & Sons Mortuaries - South

6934 South Western Ave

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

HYLA KESEY Obituary

Feb. 14, 1927 - Nov. 22, 2015 OKLAHOMA CITY Hyla, 88, was called to her Heavenly home Nov. 22, 2015. She was born on Feb. 14, 1927, in Oklahoma City, OK to George Thomas & Islar Winnie (Davis) Williams. Hyla worked in the Human Resources Dept. at OCCC for almost twenty years before her retirement in 1992. She was a member of Knob Hill Baptist Church. Hyla was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was very self-sufficient and continued to drive until a few months ago. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lee Burlon Kesey; one granddaughter; two sisters; and her loving dog, "Scotty"; she is survived by her daughters, Jeanne Gonzalez & husband Roberto and Janis Honea & husband John; grandchildren, Lee Honea, Leasa Pracht; Andres, Cristina, Olivia, and Stephana Gonzalez; and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to OKYorkieRescue.org or local animal shelter. Viewing will be 4-8 p.m. today at Vondel Smith S. Western. Graveside Services to celebrate her life will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2015, at Resthaven Memory Gardens, 500 S.W. 104th St., OKC. Friends may leave condolences for the family at www.vondelsmithmortuary.com

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Published by Oklahoman on Nov. 24, 2015.

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Vondel L. Smith & Sons Mortuaries - South

6934 South Western Ave PO Box 891320, Oklahoma City, OK 73139

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Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

Resthaven Memory Gardens

500 S.W. 104th St., Oklahoma City, OK

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Vondel L. Smith & Sons Mortuaries - South

6934 South Western Ave PO Box 891320, Oklahoma City, OK 73139

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