Imogene Harris

          Imogene (Hale) Harris, 91,  of Panama, OK passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 in Ft. Smith, AR.   Imogene was born October 12, 1928 at Nubbin Ridge, OK to William “Bill” & Molly (Poteet) Hale. She was married 64 years to Jack Harris.   Jack preceded her in death as well as her parents; 4 brothers, 2 sisters, one granddaughter & one grandson.

          She is survived by 6 children, Gary Cloud  of Lexington, OK, Ronnie Harris & wife Barbara of Poteau, OK, Donnie Harris & wife Lillie  of McCurtain, OK, Jackie Harris & wife Judy of Shady Point, OK; Trudy Edwards & husband Freddie of Cameron, OK, Eugene Harris & wife Shelly of Cameron, OK; 14 grandkids, 20 great grandkids, 4 great great grandkids, brothers, Carl Hale, Cotton Hale & wife Snowdine of Spiro; sister, Evelyn Minor of Shady Point;  numerous nieces, nephews, many many friends that love and will miss her so.

          Imogene “Momma” how do we possibly tell everything we would like for people to know about this precious lady in so few words.  Well, we can’t so we want to share some of our wonderful memories with everyone.  She had a heart of Gold; she would treat everyone with such love and kindness.  She loved to talk on the phone – some would say if you wanted to know anything about what was happening in Panama just call Imogene.  She loved telling jokes and making others laugh; that we will never forget.

One of her favorite times was when the family would all come together; Christmas was always a joyous time with story-telling and singing.

          Momma would share stories like the time she changed the birth certificate date on the younger set of twins so they could all four go to first grade together – she just needed a break!  Momma worked hard all her life, raising kids and working the garden.  She & Jack grew a garden for many years, working potatoes and making her famous chow-chow which she loved making.  She was known as the chow-chow lady.  She never kept much of it for her and Jack.  She loved to give it to family and friends.  That was what she wanted to do.  When she made her cream pies she would make sure her husband and her children each had their own pie. 

          These are memories we will never forget.  We love our Momma and Granny.  We will see you and Daddy again in heaven.

          Graveside services  were held  Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Fairview Cemetery, Panama, OK.  

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