Eunice Oakley

October 18, 1925 - April 24, 2019

Eunice L. Oakley, age 93, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019 in Grove, Oklahoma. Eunice was born in Dalton, Georgia on October 18, 1925 to Julius and Eunice (Gentry) Neighbors. She grew up and attended Lafayette High School in Lafayette, Georgia, graduating in 1943. In 1966, Eunice married Eugene Oakley, in Dixon, Illinois. The couple traveled extensively as he pursued his career in construction, eventually settling in Grove in 1978. Eunice most recently worked at Tyson Foods as a bookkeeper. Eunice was a member of the Church of Christ and enjoyed music and singing. She stayed busy as a hospice volunteer. Among her other hobbies, she especially liked crocheting and board games. She cherished every moment with her grandchildren, and family. Eunice was preceded in death by her husband Eugene, 5 siblings and one son, Michael Ray. Left to cherish her memory: son, Max Ray and wife, Linda of Murphy, NC, daughters: Joyce Burns of Grove, and Jennifer Denslow and husband, Keith of Talala, OK; 3 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. Donations may be made to the NE Oklahoma Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. Visitation will be from 5 – 7 pm on Friday, April 26, and funeral services will be at 10 am on Saturday, April 27, 2019, both at Nichols-Stephens Chapel. Burial will be at Sixkiller Cemetery in Afton, Oklahoma.