Funeral for Willa Mae Ketner Blythe, 90, Lawton, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at Lighthouse Church of God with Pastor Delbert Hughes officiating.
Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery under direction of Whinery-Huddleston Funeral Service.
Willa died Saturday, May 31, 2014, in Lawton.
She was born Jan. 21, 1924, in Anadarko, to George and Alice Lancaster Ketner. Willa was raised and attended school in Anadarko. She married Carl Blythe on Oct. 31, 1937, in Anadarko, and assumed the role of minister's wife, mother and homemaker at the young age of 13. They were called to Walters in 1955, and then to Lawton in 1960. In addition to her role as wife and mother, Willa worked for civil service 28 years and taught Sunday school for over 20 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, raising canaries, painting and poetry. Her home was the gathering place for the entire family on most holidays and special occasions because of her cooking skills. Her turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes, cornbread, and pineapple crème pies were legendary with many of the family members, who use her recipes for their families today. Willa also excelled in needle crafts, providing hand-stitched quilts made from her own designs for every family member and some friends as well. Her entrepreneurial spirit, Christian way of life, and ability to show her love for her family will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Willa was preceded in death by her parents; husband Carl; children: Dale Blythe and Lillian Fern Denmark; as well as all of her brothers and sisters.
Survivors include two sons: Carroll Blythe and wife Linda, of Walters, and Carl Blythe and wife Rose, of Elgin; a daughter, Lisa Blythe, of Walters; grandchildren: Cindy Watson and husband Patrick, of Denton, Texas; Jeff Blythe and wife Javhlan, of Pagosa Springs, Colo.; Kimberly Trimble and husband Mark, of Tulsa; and John Winfree and wife Amy, Carl Winfree and wife Kensie, Kyle Winfree, and Bradley Winfree, all of Walters; great-grandchildren: Ashlee, Travis, Trista, Katelyn, Nathan, Jake, Traylee, Bennett and Troy John; a son-in-law, Mahlon (Denny) Denmark; and many friends she has made through work and church over the years.
Reception for family and friends will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Willa's online guest book may be signed and condolences sent at www.whineryhuddleston.com.
Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery under direction of Whinery-Huddleston Funeral Service.
Willa died Saturday, May 31, 2014, in Lawton.
She was born Jan. 21, 1924, in Anadarko, to George and Alice Lancaster Ketner. Willa was raised and attended school in Anadarko. She married Carl Blythe on Oct. 31, 1937, in Anadarko, and assumed the role of minister's wife, mother and homemaker at the young age of 13. They were called to Walters in 1955, and then to Lawton in 1960. In addition to her role as wife and mother, Willa worked for civil service 28 years and taught Sunday school for over 20 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, raising canaries, painting and poetry. Her home was the gathering place for the entire family on most holidays and special occasions because of her cooking skills. Her turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes, cornbread, and pineapple crème pies were legendary with many of the family members, who use her recipes for their families today. Willa also excelled in needle crafts, providing hand-stitched quilts made from her own designs for every family member and some friends as well. Her entrepreneurial spirit, Christian way of life, and ability to show her love for her family will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Willa was preceded in death by her parents; husband Carl; children: Dale Blythe and Lillian Fern Denmark; as well as all of her brothers and sisters.
Survivors include two sons: Carroll Blythe and wife Linda, of Walters, and Carl Blythe and wife Rose, of Elgin; a daughter, Lisa Blythe, of Walters; grandchildren: Cindy Watson and husband Patrick, of Denton, Texas; Jeff Blythe and wife Javhlan, of Pagosa Springs, Colo.; Kimberly Trimble and husband Mark, of Tulsa; and John Winfree and wife Amy, Carl Winfree and wife Kensie, Kyle Winfree, and Bradley Winfree, all of Walters; great-grandchildren: Ashlee, Travis, Trista, Katelyn, Nathan, Jake, Traylee, Bennett and Troy John; a son-in-law, Mahlon (Denny) Denmark; and many friends she has made through work and church over the years.
Reception for family and friends will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Willa's online guest book may be signed and condolences sent at www.whineryhuddleston.com.
Funeral for Willa Mae Ketner Blythe, 90, Lawton, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at Lighthouse Church of God with Pastor Delbert Hughes officiating.
Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery under direction of Whinery-Huddleston Funeral Service.
Willa died Saturday, May 31, 2014, in Lawton.
She was born Jan. 21, 1924, in Anadarko, to George and Alice Lancaster Ketner. Willa was raised and attended school in Anadarko. She married Carl Blythe on Oct. 31, 1937, in Anadarko, and assumed the role of minister's wife, mother and homemaker at the young age of 13. They were called to Walters in 1955, and then to Lawton in 1960. In addition to her role as wife and mother, Willa worked for civil service 28 years and taught Sunday school for over 20 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, raising canaries, painting and poetry. Her home was the gathering place for the entire family on most holidays and special occasions because of her cooking skills. Her turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes, cornbread, and pineapple crème pies were legendary with many of the family members, who use her recipes for their families today. Willa also excelled in needle crafts, providing hand-stitched quilts made from her own designs for every family member and some friends as well. Her entrepreneurial spirit, Christian way of life, and ability to show her love for her family will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Willa was preceded in death by her parents; husband Carl; children: Dale Blythe and Lillian Fern Denmark; as well as all of her brothers and sisters.
Survivors include two sons: Carroll Blythe and wife Linda, of Walters, and Carl Blythe and wife Rose, of Elgin; a daughter, Lisa Blythe, of Walters; grandchildren: Cindy Watson and husband Patrick, of Denton, Texas; Jeff Blythe and wife Javhlan, of Pagosa Springs, Colo.; Kimberly Trimble and husband Mark, of Tulsa; and John Winfree and wife Amy, Carl Winfree and wife Kensie, Kyle Winfree, and Bradley Winfree, all of Walters; great-grandchildren: Ashlee, Travis, Trista, Katelyn, Nathan, Jake, Traylee, Bennett and Troy John; a son-in-law, Mahlon (Denny) Denmark; and many friends she has made through work and church over the years.
Reception for family and friends will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Willa's online guest book may be signed and condolences sent at www.whineryhuddleston.com.
Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery under direction of Whinery-Huddleston Funeral Service.
Willa died Saturday, May 31, 2014, in Lawton.
She was born Jan. 21, 1924, in Anadarko, to George and Alice Lancaster Ketner. Willa was raised and attended school in Anadarko. She married Carl Blythe on Oct. 31, 1937, in Anadarko, and assumed the role of minister's wife, mother and homemaker at the young age of 13. They were called to Walters in 1955, and then to Lawton in 1960. In addition to her role as wife and mother, Willa worked for civil service 28 years and taught Sunday school for over 20 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, raising canaries, painting and poetry. Her home was the gathering place for the entire family on most holidays and special occasions because of her cooking skills. Her turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes, cornbread, and pineapple crème pies were legendary with many of the family members, who use her recipes for their families today. Willa also excelled in needle crafts, providing hand-stitched quilts made from her own designs for every family member and some friends as well. Her entrepreneurial spirit, Christian way of life, and ability to show her love for her family will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Willa was preceded in death by her parents; husband Carl; children: Dale Blythe and Lillian Fern Denmark; as well as all of her brothers and sisters.
Survivors include two sons: Carroll Blythe and wife Linda, of Walters, and Carl Blythe and wife Rose, of Elgin; a daughter, Lisa Blythe, of Walters; grandchildren: Cindy Watson and husband Patrick, of Denton, Texas; Jeff Blythe and wife Javhlan, of Pagosa Springs, Colo.; Kimberly Trimble and husband Mark, of Tulsa; and John Winfree and wife Amy, Carl Winfree and wife Kensie, Kyle Winfree, and Bradley Winfree, all of Walters; great-grandchildren: Ashlee, Travis, Trista, Katelyn, Nathan, Jake, Traylee, Bennett and Troy John; a son-in-law, Mahlon (Denny) Denmark; and many friends she has made through work and church over the years.
Reception for family and friends will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Willa's online guest book may be signed and condolences sent at www.whineryhuddleston.com.
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