Obit of Bales-McKay, Lequita J. - Pittsburg County, Oklahoma

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::Kern Rver Family FH--Oildale CA 

Bales-McKay, Lequita J.    

Lequita J. Bales-McKay July 19, 1930 - July 20, 2007 Kern River 
Family Mortuary-Oildale Lequita began her earthly journey in Hartshorne, 
Oklahoma, when she was born to George and Daisy Bales on July 19, 
1930, and ended that journey when she went home to be with her Lord 
on July 20, 2007. She was the eldest of six children. She graduated 
from Hartshorne High School in 1948 and received her Bachelor of Arts 
degree and Teaching credentials from Southwestern State College in 
Durant, Oklahoma in 1951. In 1963 she graduated from the Western 
School of Law in Los Angeles, California and was admitted to the Bar 
shortly thereafter. For many years she practiced law in Los Angeles 
and served as Executive Director of The Eye Dog Foundation for the 
Blind, Inc. She had resided in Bakersfield since 1996 and is survived 
by two sisters, Ruby Bell and Montry McNally; and her brother, Ken 
Bales, all of Bakersfield; along with numerous nieces and nephews. 
The family extends special thanks to Hoffmann Hospice and all who 
were involved in Lequita's care. A private memorial will be held and 
no viewing or visitation is scheduled. In lieu of flowers, the family 
requests that you make donations to Hoffmann Hospice in her memory or 
to the church of your choice.

Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 7/24/2007.
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