Twila F. Elmore Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Twila F. Elmore, age 74, of Grove, OK passed from this life unexpectedly on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, MO. Twila was born on April 22, 1946 to Lemuel and Ruth (Bates) Hendrickson in Hutchinson, KS, where she grew up and attended school. On February 21, 1964, Twila married the love of her life, James Elmore, in San Diego, CA and the couple made their home in Drummond, OK. Twila was an Administrator at the Autry Vocational Technology Center in Enid, OK, where she made many lifelong friends. Twila had a contagious smile and loved people, never meeting a stranger. Her kindness and compassionate ways are the legacy that she leaves here on earth. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister, Marjorie Stiggins and brothers, Donnie, Lee and Jimmy Hendrickson. Left to cherish Twila’s memory, husband, James Elmore, 2 sons: Jeffery Elmore (Suzie) of Fredrick, CO and Jonathan Elmore (Flora) of Grove, OK, sisters: Beverly Mauer of Lawson, MO and Rozan Wilson (Bob) of Hutchinson, KS, 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Memorial services will be planned at Ft Gibson National Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Food Bank at the Christian Help Center, PO Box 451626 Grove, OK 74345 Arrangements entrusted to Nichols-Stephens Funeral & Cremation Services.

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Twila F. Elmore

April 22, 1946 - January 2, 2021