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Lucille Roark Obituary

Lucille I, of Oklahoma City, left this earthly life and went to join her loved ones in Heaven on June 25th, 2006 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Louisville, Mississippi to Floyd and Mamie (Hemphill) Eaves on April 6, 1921. She moved to Oklahoma as a young child attending Shawnee Elementary and High School. In 1938, she married H. H. Roark Jr. To this union was born two children, Patricia and Katherine. Her love of life, strength through adversity, love for family and friends and sense of humor will be how all will remember her. Her family and their children were her greatest love. She is survived by her daughters Patricia Presley, Katherine McClary and her husband Richard; grandchildren, Alisa (Daniel), Keri, Mindy (Adam), Jason and Jim; great-grandchildren, Joseph, James (Kristle), Daniel, Sarah, Meagan, Joshua, Jessica, Shawn and Krysta; great-great-grandchildren Lillianna, Samantha, and Elizabeth, niece Randi (Leon), special 'son', Bruce, special canine friend, Brandy and a whole lot of people who called her Mom, Mimi, or friend. Services will be held Friday, June 30, at 2:00pm. at the South Colonial Chapel.

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Published by Oklahoman on Jun. 29, 2006.

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Trish Presley

July 29, 2006

My Mom. Always there and always the lady. She Was my 1st love, my teacher,constant supportor, the ready shoulder for a cry, and always there to share the joys and laughter with me. I miss her daily and will until we met on the "morrow" My Mom.

Alisa Swatzell

July 18, 2006

My Mimi,I miss her so,There are no words that can describe what she means to me. She was and still is always there when I need her. She taught me how important family is and to take the time to enjoy life and each other. Keep family close,if only in your heart.Be strong and smile.I Love you Mimi

July 10, 2006

"Little Red Beads!"

Not gone

Never forgotten

Always LOVED!

R

Kathey McClary

July 2, 2006

I've lost my best friend, My Mom. As I continue lifes journey without her I will try to make her proud by continuing her legacy of loving my family, doing whats right, teaching the next generation what she taught me and try to make a difference in this world. Even tho she was small in stature she has left might big shoes to fill. I love and miss her and she is forever in my heart.

Sandie Baker

July 1, 2006

Lucille was one of the strongest women I have ever known. Her family was always first in her life and no sacrifice was too great.

She is still with us, in another dimension-continuing her spiritual journey...

Cheryl Reese

June 30, 2006

Lucy was one of the sweetest, most endearing people that I have ever known. She was a second mother to me. My sons and I will miss her very much.

Jim and Kelle Blount

June 29, 2006

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.

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