Pushmataha County, OK. - Obits: Opal I. Middlebrook
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	"Push County Times", March 12, 2002, Page 8

	     OPAL I. MIDDLEBROOK SERVICES HELD

Opal I. Middlebrook was born on September 14, 1913 in Murchison, Texas the 
daughter of John and Mary Ann Owens and passed away on February 28, 2002 in 
Antlers, Oklahoma at 88 years of age.

Mrs. Middlebrook was a resident of Antlers since 1976 coming from South 
Gate, California. She was of the pentecostal faith and in her leisure time 
she enjoyed quilting and fishing.

She is survived by 2 sons: Billy Colley and wife Patricia of Long Beach, 
California and Don Colley of Bell Gardens, California. Two daughters: 
Shirley Lowinger and husband Ed of Whitter, California and Patsy Bersuch of 
Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Two brothers: John Owen of Necupla, Colorado and 
Dennis Owen & wife Jackie of Hesperia, California. Two sisters: Margaret 
Standridge and Laverne Drinkard both of Antlers, Oklahoma. She also leaves 
behind to cherish her memory 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 4 
great-great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 6, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the 
Mills-Coffey Chapel with Reverend Andy Reed officiating.

Serving as pallbearers were: Richard Giles, Ed Lowinger, Tracy Ewing, 
Shawnna Watson, Greg Dunavant and Travis Ewing.

She was laid to rest at the Rattan Cemetery under the direction of Mills & 
Coffey Funeral Home of Antlers, Oklahoma.

The children and family of Opal Ina Middlebrook wish to thank all of the 
wonderful people at the Antlers Nursing Home, Pushmataha Hospital and the 
town of Antlers for their care, kindness and love for our Mother during the 
Golden Years of her life. We sincerely appreciated all of you! The children 
of Opal Ina Middlebrook.
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