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| Edythe "Lyleene"Fuson August 27, 1916 March 29. 2010 |
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| Comments from friends and relatives May this tribute bring comforting words and pleasant memories during this difficult time. It has been an honor serving your family. Lanman Funeral Home Staff Name = Mark and Danette Hague E-mail = mdhague@pldi.net Phone Number = 580.493.2751 Memorial Name = Lyleene Fuson Comments = May remembering help to ease the sorrow that you feel and bring peace and comfort to your heart. With Sincere Sympathy Name = Debbie Schmersey E-mail = siannamariegreene_4@hotmail.com Phone Number = 850-382-9304 Memorial Name = Lyleene Fuson Comments = I only found out today about this. I want so much to extend my heartfelt Love & Condolences to my Cousin, Eddie Joe and his family. Although I'd not been in contact with any of that side of my family in years, this news deeply saddens me. Name = Bettie & Sterling Wilson E-mail = blousw70@yahoo.com Memorial Name = Lyleene Fuson Comments = Lyleen was a wonderful person. When we visited our relative in Cherokee, Lyleene we made sure we visited with Lyleen. She was a sweet lady and I know she will be missed. God bless each relative. Our thoughts are with you in your sorrow. Bettie and Sterling Wilson (son of Ruth Wilson) Name = Pam (Schmersey) Kimzey E-mail = pkimzey@yahoo.com Memorial Name = Lyleene Fuson Comments = Lyleene was my Great Aunt officially but she was so much more. She helped to fill holes left when my Grandma and Mom passed away. She was a friend I could confide in and laugh with. I will miss our marthon phone calls. She would always say "thank you for calling me" but it is me who is thankful to have had her in my life. I will miss her. My thoughts and prayers go out to Ed, his family, the rest of our family and her cherished friends who are all feeling this loss. Name = Nancy Forsythe E-mail = nlforsythe@yahoo.com Phone Number = 352-680-0949 Memorial Name = Lyleene Fuson Comments = Lyleene was a friend to my Mom, my mother-in-law and to me. I enjoyed our phone visits and memories of times gone by. I will miss her. I extend my sympathies to Ed and family for their loss. Name = Suzanne E-mail = ourpoohbear@yahoo.com Phone Number = 5805962053 Memorial Name = Lyleene Fuson Comments = She was an extraordinary lady and will be missed greatly Name = Marty Myers E-mail = martymyers@sbcglobal.net Phone Number = 580-596-2739 Memorial Name = Lyleene Fuson Comments = Thank You Lyleen for the many home delivery meals you delivered over the years. A faithful volunteer at the Cherokee Thrift shop and most of all for your frindship through the years. |
| Edythe “Lyleene” Ashcraft Fuson, age 93, of Cherokee passed from this life to her eternal home on Monday, March 29, 2010. She was born to James Francis Ashcraft and Olivia (Ollie) Wilcox Ashcraft on August 27, 1916 at the family farm east of Carmen. She attended Prairie Valley Rural School and graduated from Carmen High School. She was baptized at the age of eleven years in Prairie Valley Methodist Church. Her membership was transferred to Cherokee First United Methodist Church in 1968. She married John Fuson in 1937 and traveled with him to different job sites from Oklahoma, California, Missouri, South Dakota and Iowa. She and John had one son, Edward Joe. When John died on May 3, 1968 she returned back home to Cherokee where she lived until February of this year. She then moved to the Commons in Enid and passed away at Integris Bass Baptist Health Center. She was a very active member of Cherokee First United Methodist Church and was president of the United Methodist Women for six years and served many years in the organization. She served as president of the Ministerial Alliance Thrift Shop spent many hours as a volunteer. Lyleene also delivered “Meals on Wheels” since its organization until her sight failed. Survivors include her son, Edward Joe and wife, Toni of Claremore; one grandson, Colby of Ft. Hood, Texas, serving in the U.S. Army; one granddaughter, Kelsie of Tulsa; many nieces, nephews and countless very close friends. Lyleene was preceded in death by her husband, John; her parents; four brothers and four sisters. She will be missed by many people who loved her well. Funeral service for Lyleene will be Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at First United Methodist Church in Cherokee with Rev. Paul Calkin and Rev. Jeni Markham Clewell officiating. Burial will be at Cherokee Municipal Cemetery with arrangements by Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. of Cherokee. Viewing will be Thursday from 2:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. and Friday from 10:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M. at the funeral home and after the service at the church. Memories may be shared with the family at www.lanmanmemorials.com. Memorials may be given to the UMW through the funeral home. |
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