Oneita "Nita" Willeford Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Oneita Powell Willeford born July 15, 1923 to Benton Lee Powell and Rosie Lee Elledge Powell passed away September 30, 2013 at 5:15 p.m. at Norman Regional Hospital, Norman, Oklahoma. She is now free from back, neck, and abdominal pain along with heart problems that sustained her for many years. She was the youngest of four brothers and three sisters all preceding her in death. Oneita and J. T. Willeford of Greenville, Texas were married September 7, 1940 and enjoyed fifty-six loving years of marriage until J’s death in 1996. Three children were born to this marriage. Ron, currently of Elmore City, Joan, preceding her in death on December 17, 2001 and Chuck of Bandera, Texas. The family moved from Mill Shoals, Illinois to Wynnewood,Oklahoma in 1955 due to transfer. Nita worked in Wynnewood for Dr. M. E. Robberson and Pauls Valley Hospital. She loved caring for people and wanted to help those sick and injured. The family moved to Elmore City in 1956. Besides her two sons, surviving her are seven grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, Peppi Boudreau, John and Tawni McKeon, Shawn and Shannon Boudreau, Jodie and David Willeford, and Kim Portwood. Great-grandchildren, Calib and Cadie Hunter, Skylar Portwood and Emma McKeon. Oneita believed in the Lord, Jesus Christ and professed her faith in her work and daily life. Her favorite scripture “Ask and it will be given.” She will truly be missed. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 3, 2013 at the Elmore City First United Methodist Church with Rev. Brad Dery officiating. Interment will be in the Elmore City Cemetery under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home. You may send a condolence to the family at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com. The family requests memorials be made to a favorite charity.

Oneita "Nita" Willeford

July 15, 1923 - September 30, 2013