Obit of Allison, Imogene Norvell - Pontotoc County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Rita Floyd 12 Sep 2010 Return to Pontotoc County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/pontotoc/pontotoc.html ===================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm ===================================================================== ::Rose Hill Burial Park--OKC OK Ada Evening News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Sunday, July 26, 2009 IMOGENE NORVELL ALLISON March 31, 1911 – July 16, 2009 IMOGENE NORVELL ALLISON, of Oklahoma City, retired school teacher, died peacefully and quietly July 16 at her home with her daughter by her side. She was 98. Imogene was born March 31, 1911 in Vanoss, OK, to Daisy Ann Jones Norvell and Virgil Earl Norvell. On February 4, 1937, she married Michael Cudahy Allison in Tulsa. They were blessed with their two children, Michael Gerry and Sheryl Ann. She cherished and was cherished by her beloved husband of 68 years. She was preceded in death by husband, Michael Cudahy; son Michael Gerry; sisters, Juanita Fallin, El Paso and Billie Jean Whitaker, Houston; and mother and father Daisy Ann Jones Norvell and Virgil Earl Norvell, Oklahoma City. Imogene is survived by her daughter, Sheryl A. “Shawn” Jones, Okla.City; aunt Cubie Childers, Okla. City; nephews William Alexander and wife Traci, Oklahoma City; Kenneth Fallin, Nacogdoches, TX; Norman Fallin, Jr. and wife Teresa, El Paso, TX; Gary Whitaker, Mission, TX; Larry Whitaker and wife Debbie, Spring, TX; niece Ruby Winters and daughter Sandra Hawk, Tulsa. She was a devoted member of Trinity International Baptist Church for almost 60 years, teaching Intermediate Girls Sunday School Class for 14 years and Associate Teacher and Secretary of Adult Prisca Sunday School Class. Imogene began her teaching career at Vanoss High School and retired after teaching first grade in the Oklahoma City Public Schools – Zachary Taylor, West Nichols Hills and James A. Buchanan. She received her State Teachers Certification and Permanent Life Teachers Certification from East Central State Teachers College; Bachelor of Arts, Oklahoma City University; and Advanced Degrees Oklahoma City University and Central State College. She was a member of National Education Association; Vice President Oklahoma City Teachers Assn.; Teachers Representative, Oklahoma City PTA; Chairman, Election Board; Oklahoma Classroom Teachers Assn.; State delegate Oklahoma Education Association; President Beta Nu Conclave Kappa Kappa Iota; President-Elect State Kappa Kappa Iota; President Metropolitan Council, State Vice President, State President; Oklahoma City University Chapter-American Association of University Woman; Delta Kappa Gamma; Business and Professional Women’s Assn.; Alpha Delta International-Secretary Eta Chapter; Vice President Oklahoma City A.C.T.; International Platform Association. She was a Contributor to: Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City Times, Oklahoma City Journal, Putnam City Northwest News. She is listed in Personalities of the South; 2000 Women of Achievement; Community Leaders of America; Dictionary of International Biography; International Who’s Who In Community Service; The World Who’s Who of Women. While teaching at Vanoss High School, Imogene was honored two years in a row as Outstanding 4-H Club Coach of Pontotoc County to Oklahoma A & M College. She also received two scholarships to Oklahoma A&M College. Additional Honors: State Board of Directors Oklahoma Education Assn.; Teacher of the Year – West Nichols Hills School. After over 50 years of teaching and working with young children and attending numerous educational conferences and workshops, Imogene retired to enjoy the hobbies she loved: sewing, dressmaking, charcoal and pastel art, gardening and china painting. As in her educational career, she excelled in all of them especially china painting. For many years she won numerous ribbons, Best of Show, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, at the Oklahoma State Fair, which are now grandly displayed in the home. She also loved being a docent for the Oklahoma Historical Society and Governor’s Mansion. Imogene was such a strong Christian and put her trust in God. She was loved by so many. She always had a beautiful smile and those beautiful blue eyes and strawberry blonde hair that has now turned to a beautiful silver. She loved babies – children and animals alike. She always had time to give her students (or little ones as she called them) hugs when they crowded around her She spent many additional hours preparing the daily lesson plans and projects for her students. It wasn’t unusual for someone to stop her and let her know how she had touched their life, their child’s life or their grandchildren. Many thanks goes to her companion of more that eight years, Thelma Henley, of Sunbeam Family Services. She was one of the joys in Imogene’s life. So dependable and faithful – she became part of the family. Thank you also to Russell-Murray Hospice for their care and support and the comfort they provided in Imogene’s last days. And, the Oklahoma County Senior Nutrition Program for the wonderful meals they prepared and delivered. Additionally, thanks to Billye Murrell of Trinity International Baptist Church for all the visits, goodies and prayer; to Alma and Marcia Hill of Lakeside Assembly of God for the gift baskets and the respite care. We owe all of you a debt of gratitude – you are all angels in disguise. Without you, we could not have given Imogene the quality of care she so deserved. God bless you all. The woman herein is my Momma. She loved me, taught me God’s ways, and supported me. Her words to me were always wise even though sometimes I didn’t listen. She was the strongest woman I have ever known and her kindness just wrapped you in such care and safety. How do you say goodbye to a Momma of such strength and dignity. I won’t say goodbye. I’ll just say: “I’m going to miss our time together, Momma, but you are forever in my heart. I know there is great rejoicing going on. God is so lucky to have you with Him. I can hardly wait to be with my family again some day. I’ll see you in Heaven. And I’ll make you proud”. Your grateful daughter, Sheryl Ann. Services were held at Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Chapel on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Burial followed at Rose Hill Burial Park. Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Funeral Directors, Oklahoma City --------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to Pontotoc County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/pontotoc/pontotoc.html