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- On Saturday, September 16, 2023, Lora Lillie (Dawson) Stearns, passed away peacefully at age 87.
Lora was born on a rainy day on December 5, 1935, in Nelagoney, Oklahoma to Ezekial and Lillie Dawson. She was married for 55 years to the love of her life, Dale, until his unexpected passing. Together, they raised their five children - Robert, Elizabeth, Robin, Ronald, and Rodney. Along with being a loving wife and mother, she was an executive Tax Preparer and manager for over 40 years. She took great pleasure in representing her clients on audits as well as preparing their returns.
Lora had many talents and was an amazing seamstress. Before she began working outside the home, Lora sewed for friends and family making everything from items for the home to suits for Dale. She loved gardening, canning items from the garden, and helping with all the building projects Dale undertook. As a devout member of the First United Methodist Church of Choctaw, she spent time volunteering in numerous activities and civic events for the community. When grandchildren entered onto the scene, they became her greatest pride. She never missed their special events and activities. As a grandma, she was always there to cheer them on as their biggest fan. Lora was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Edward; father, Ezekiel; mother, Lillie; sister, Ruby; brothers, Carl, Levi, Herbert; and sister, Gladys.
She is survived by her sister, Susan; children, Robert and his wife Gail, Elizabeth and her husband Dennis, Robin and his wife Tuk, Ronald and his wife Cindi, and Rodney and his wife Stephanie. She has numerous extended family members, cousins, nieces and nephews, fifteen grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. There will be a graveside service on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Jones IOOF Cemetery, N Hiwassee Rd, Jones, OK 73049 at 11:00 a.m. Funeral arrangements made by Barnes Friederich Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers if you are so inclined, please make a donation to the Alzheimer's Foundation. https://alzfdn.org/donate/
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