......LHS News......
Originally sent October 13

Short news, but wanted to get thing or two out. Lots more news on file....soon!

Wanda (Smith) Sunderland asked if anyone was heading up efforts for the LHS class '55 for donation of a chair in the renovated Old High School? She said she would be happy to do so or at least help. You can contact Wanda at: travelwise37@aol.com

Recent opportunity to visit with longtime friend and class mate Babs (Yarmuk) Givens. Joining in, Suzanne (Jones) Crawford, Marilyn (Lewis) Smith, Johnna (Gordon) Parks - some of the girls of '59. I know not everyone is into these golden friendships and 'reunions' but I have to say.....I just love 'em! And, you don't know what you are missing! Golden, oldie friends are most cherished! Had a great visit and lots of laughter!

Marilyn and hubby Richard were leaving the next morning for Santa Fe....a vacation and a celebration of Marilyns birthday!

Also, festive birthday wishes this month to Suzanne (Jones); another longtime friend - Tom Dillon, '63 an LHS'er down Dallas way; my sister Princess - LHS class '76; Wayne Parks, '60; Jim Powers, 55; and my mom Lucille Gill who turns 90 on October 14. Wow! Many happy returns to all!

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Sorry to hear that Ray Hobbs is once again under medical care since his return to CA. I know we all wish the best for Ray.

So very sorry to report the passing of Paula (Williams) Johnson, 74, of Lawton. Paula passed on October 11, after a history of health issues. Paula was LHS class 1955. She is survived by son Kevin; daughter Denee; 3 grandchildren; a brother Ron Jim Williams.
Services will be 10:00am Friday October 14, at the Western Hills church of Christ, with burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Extended obit and guest book at: www.beckerfuneral.com
I have known Paula most of my life, attended church with her, registered guests at her wedding to Bobby Williams in 1957. So very sorry to lose a long time friend and a kind and gentle person.

Also sorry to report the passing of '59 classmate Jerry K. Martin, 71, of Lawton. Jerry passed on October 4 and services were October 8 in Lawton. Jerry had a long history of illness. He is survived by wife Sue (Marsh); a daughter Dee; 3 brothers - Buddy, Johnny, Bill; he was preceded in death by brother Perry Martin and a sister Barbara (Martin) Berg.
Extended obit and guest book at: www.grayfuneral.com

We also lost Linda Kay (Mullen) Thompson, 64, of Lawton. Linda passed on October 10 and a prayer service was held on October 12. Burial will be at a later date under direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home in Lawton.
She was LHS class 1965. She is survived by her mother Charlotte Mullen; four sisters; numerous nieces and nephews.

Just received word of the passing of Lucille Ida (Preibe) Pate, 90, of Lawton. Lucille passed on September 27. She is mom of our '59 classmate Connie (Pate) Gray; another daughter Jackie (Pate) Kelly; numerous grand and great-grand children.
Guest book is at: www.whineryhuddleston.com

Please join me in keeping these families in your prayers.

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Regards to all from the home town where weather has been beautiful! Georgia