Lena Irene Gregory, 88, of Ft. Smith, AR (formerly of Poteau, OK) passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016 in Ft.
Smith. Lena was born November 20, 1927
in Poteau to Grover Cleveland & Johnnie Irene (Mobley) Peck. She was worked in banking in Poteau as Vice President. Lena was preceded in death by her parents;
husband Howard on June 17, 2013; sisters, Gertie Blevins & Leta Kirkley;
brothers, Owen, Harold, Mel & Buck Peck.
My most precious mama went
to be with Jesus yesterday on June 15 at about 12:30 pm. She was absolutely my everything; the first
person I spoke to in the morning and the last person at night - for many
years. So my tears aren't for her
because I know where she is. However, I
will miss her everyday of my life from this time forward. Chapel Ridge Nursing Home did a beautiful job
taking care of her. Darnell was her
special aide and treated her like she was his own mother. Also the nurses Jenny, Tiffany and many more
made sure we were both well-loved. So,
see you later mama - I will try to make you proud of me while I'm still
here. Also I don't want to forget my
pastors, her wonderful friends; they were so faithful about checking on us each
day to see if there was anything that we needed and prayed with us each and
every time. My mother loved them with
her whole heart.
Survivors include her
daughter, Cheryl Dutton of Ft. Smith, AR; grandchildren, Ray II & Pam
Dutton of Ft. Smith, Keith & Tina
Dutton of Grants Pass, OR; 7 great grandchildren, Mikala, Keith II, Trey,
Katelynn, Jakob, Justin & Orion Dutton; 3 sisters, Lillian Folsom of Talihina, OK, Irene Johnson
of Ft. Gibson, OK, Mae Moss of Birmingham, AL; special sister in law, Lucille
Gregory of Poteau, OK & special brother in law, Ralph Gregory; other
relatives, loved ones and friends.
Services will be 2 pm,
Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau with Rev. Mike
Franklin & Rev. Steve Stewart officiating.
Pallbearers will be Bill Fant, Richard Peck, Mike Pope, Roy Culverson, Ray
Dutton II, and Gary Johnson.
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We were so saddened to learn of "Boots" passing. She was a special lady and will certainly be missed by all who had the privilege of being in her life. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family in this time of sadness but you also may rejoice in knowing that she is with the Heavenly Father and once again reunited with those loved ones that have gone before her. May God Bless and keep you all.
Steve and Debbie Dowell
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