Ella Louise Chumley, 66, of Panama, OK passed away Tuesday, October 04, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Ella was born July 29, 1945 in Galveston, TX to Newlin Burg Jr. & Waltina Nadean (Finley) Travis. Ella was a retired teacher. In her career she taught in Talihina, Catoosa & Pocola Public Schools. Ella belonged to The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, her professional organization for 30 years. She was currently serving as DKG Beta Lambda Chapter Secretary and on the DKG State Nominations Committee as well as the Educational Excellence Committee. She was a past chapter president and served on many other committees at the chapter and state levels. Ella was a member of the Bokoshe United Methodist Church, currently serving as Church Treasurer and on the Advisory Board. Ella joined the FOE (Fraternal Order of Eagle Auxiliary) in March 2001. She held many positions from President in 2004, Secretary of the Auxiliary for 6 years, she was the incoming State Madam President Elect 2011-2012. She was also a member of the Memorial Ritual Team.
Survivors include her husband, Ronnie Gene Chumley of Panama, OK; daughters & son in law, Alana Janine & Preston Plumlee of Broken Arrow, OK, Alisha LeAnn Walker of Poteau, OK; son & daughter in law, Ronnie Travis & Tiffany Chumley of Pocola, OK; grandchildren, Alec, Ashley, Austin, Aubrey & Aiden Plumlee; Bryant & Gage Meeder, Tegan & Kyleigh Walker, Logan Burg Chumley; great grandchildren, Kloe Plumlee, Avery Fiddler, Bryce & Kaleigh Meeder; brothers & sisters in law, Billy Wayne & Jaine Travis of Broken Arrow, OK, Newlin Burg & Susan Travis of Spiro, OK, Melvin Ray & Sue Travis of Panama, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.
Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Bokoshe United Methodist Church, Bokoshe, OK with Rev. Bennie Waller officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Panama, OK. Pallbearers will be Travis Chumley, Preston Plumlee, Alec Plumlee, Austin Plumlee, Aiden Plumlee.
The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Ella L. Chumley
Ella Louise Chumley, 66, of Panama, OK passed away Tuesday, October 04, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Ella was born July 29, 1945 in Galveston, TX to Newlin Burg Jr. & Waltina Nadean (Finley) Travis. Ella was a retired teacher. In her career she taught in Talihina, Catoosa & Pocola Public Schools. Ella belonged to The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, her professional organization for 30 years. She was currently serving as DKG Beta Lambda Chapter Secretary and on the DKG State Nominations Committee as well as the Educational Excellence Committee. She was a past chapter president and served on many other committees at the chapter and state levels. Ella was a member of the Bokoshe United Methodist Church, currently serving as Church Treasurer and on the Advisory Board. Ella joined the FOE (Fraternal Order of Eagle Auxiliary) in March 2001. She held many positions from President in 2004, Secretary of the Auxiliary for 6 years, she was the incoming State Madam President Elect 2011-2012. She was also a member of the Memorial Ritual Team.
Survivors include her husband, Ronnie Gene Chumley of Panama, OK; daughters & son in law, Alana Janine & Preston Plumlee of Broken Arrow, OK, Alisha LeAnn Walker of Poteau, OK; son & daughter in law, Ronnie Travis & Tiffany Chumley of Pocola, OK; grandchildren, Alec, Ashley, Austin, Aubrey & Aiden Plumlee; Bryant & Gage Meeder, Tegan & Kyleigh Walker, Logan Burg Chumley; great grandchildren, Kloe Plumlee, Avery Fiddler, Bryce & Kaleigh Meeder; brothers & sisters in law, Billy Wayne & Jaine Travis of Broken Arrow, OK, Newlin Burg & Susan Travis of Spiro, OK, Melvin Ray & Sue Travis of Panama, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.
Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Bokoshe United Methodist Church, Bokoshe, OK with Rev. Bennie Waller officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Panama, OK. Pallbearers will be Travis Chumley, Preston Plumlee, Alec Plumlee, Austin Plumlee, Aiden Plumlee.
The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.
Your were an angel spent by God to help your students in more ways to mention.You were our Teacher but you were also ourproblem solver.You helped more of us than you would have ever know.Heaven is blessed to have you.We will pray for your family and you will be missed so much by some many.Rest In Love.
ReplyDeleteMs. Chumley was an awesome teacher at Pocols Schools when I attended, she was always up beat and fair to he students. I offer my deepest sympathy to her family st this time for their loss. God Bless former student Theresa (Taylor) Lawrence
ReplyDeleteYou were loved and admired by many people.You were my favorite teacher.You taught me to believe in myself and made me believe I could accomplish anything.Typing class was so much fun thank's to you.Thank's for alway's listening.Love you and will miss you!My thought's and prayer's to your family.Laurie (Morris) Lee,Pocola-Class of 1983
ReplyDeleteMy deepest sympathies to the Chumley family. I will always have fond memories of working with Ella at Pocola Schools. She was a genuine and caring lady who always wore a smile. It was truly an honor to know her and work with her.
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ReplyDeleteMrs. Chumley was a blessing to all of her kids. Not only was I blessed to have her as a teacher in school but also blessed to have her as a close friend. She taught her kids to be loving and caring adults. She touched my life in more ways the one. I will truely miss her. My heart goes out to the family that this amazing woman left behind. May God be with you all......Class of 94
ReplyDeleteYou were one of my favorite teachers. I learned so much and had so much fun with you. You will be deeply missed.
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Ella Chumley worked with Girl Scouts when my oldest daughter was in grade school. Both of my daughters had her in class. It wasn't that long ago that I saw her in Poteau's Wal-mart and she looked great. I had heard that she was sick and hated it so much. Sending the family my deepest sympathy, she will be greatly missed.
ReplyDeleteI wish to extend my deepest sympathies to Ella's family. She touched many lives in a positive way and she will be missed by many friends and sisters in The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, of which she was a part for many years. Our red rose, Ella, is now honored with a white rose. I have lost a dear friend.
ReplyDeleteLaney and Alisha, sorry for your loss. I know exactly what you're going thru. Remember, your mom is always with you. Love to both of you,
ReplyDeleteJeana Michael Atwell.
Laney and Alisha,
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I remember coming to play at your house when we were kids. She and your Dad were always so much fun. I have great memories of your mom. I know it's probably the hardest thing you've ever gone through, just remember God is with you and she is always watching over you both. Love, Christie Michael Mink
May she rest in peace and her memory be for a blessing.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite teachers, and I was blessed to have many good instructors to choose from!
Ella was a very special lady. I will miss her smile. She was always ready to help in any way she could. Her DKG Chapter and all her DKG friends will miss her greatly. My thoughts are with her family and friends. Donna Talley
ReplyDeleteI just learned of Ella's passing and I want the family to know that she was loved all over the state. In our business division she was not only active, but caring and fun. Even when things were hectic, she would always end with a positive note. A great teacher and role model.
ReplyDeleteLaney I'm so sorry about your moms passing. I have lost your phone number please call me at 918-235-4448. Love you, Linda Peerson
ReplyDeleteCatoosa High School 1975. Mrs Chumley was my favorite teacher. I took Office Machines and Typing II under her tutelage. Those classes had a profound impact in my career in the Navy as an Informations Technology Specialist operating keypunch machines then computer mainframes operating in multi-Processing, Multi-Programming environments for JCS, CNO, Bureau of Naval Personnel and NATO. Typjng opened doors into a world one can only imagine. For me, it was working in TS commands monitoring and tracking missiles and operation of the Early Warning System. With only two boys in her class,I was the fastest typist in Typing II and she would rub that in the girls who were in the class. I give her much credit for my success in the military !
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