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Obit for Lucy Ellen Lair

Lucy Ellen Lair, daughter of Gentry and Elizabeth (Rigsby) Sanders, was born
December 5, 1905 in Missouri. She departed this life July 1, 2002 at Southwest
Medical Center in Oklahoma City at the age of 96 years, six months and 28 days. 

Lucy moved to southeastern Oklahoma with her family as a small child. They
then moved to a farm in Washita County. She was united in marriage to John
William (J.W.) Lair April 23, 1932 at Cordell. They farmed northeast of Cowden
until 1959 when they moved to Cordell. She moved to the assisted living nursing
home in Mustang in 1997. 

Lucy lived a long and happy life. She was always optimistic, quick witted and
remained alert until her death. A member of the Church of Christ, Lucy loved the
Lord and enjoyed her church family, family and friends. Her favorite pastimes
were crocheting and sewing. 

Preceding her in death were her parents, Lizzie and Gentry Sanders; four
brothers, Floyd, Roy, Eugene and John Sanders; three sisters, Mildred See, Emma
Dickerson and Effie Sanders; step son, Carl Lair; and her husband, J.W. Lair who
died November 9, 1974. 

Survivors unclude two step daughters, Edith Bales and Estelle Greene; and a
number of step grandchildren; and six generations of nieces and nephews. 

The family suggests memorials be made to the Cordell Christian Home. 

Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 3 at 2:00 at the Church of Christ in
Cordell with Bill Oden officiating. Interment, under the direction of McClure
Funeral Home, followed in Alfalfa Cemetery.