DANETTE LEE (THOMPSON) HAYES



Private services for Danette Lee (Thompson) Hayes, 51, of Shawnee, were held on Thursday, August 9, 2007 with Rev. Larry Sparks officiating. Services were under the direction of Walker Funeral Service.

Danette Lee (Thompson) Hayes was born on November 9, 1955 in Denver, Colorado to Glen Paul and Donna Lee (James) Thompson. She died on Sunday, August 5, 2007.

She married Kenneth Hayes in 1984 in Denver, Colorado.

She was a homeaker. She enjoyed the computer, horses, writing, and being with her family. She also enjoyed reading books and loved animals.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include: husband, Kenneth, of the home; sister, Tammy Cramsie and husband Dodd of Littleton, Colorado; children, Jessica Couch and husband Corey of Chickasha, Oklahoma; Kenny Hayes of Oklahoma City; Jason and wife Dlana Pauley of Shawnee; Jeremy Hayes of the home; grandchildren, Orion Couch, Allison Couch, Kaden Hayes; Step-grandchildren, Gina and Kelly Hayes; Niece, Heather Patterson and husband Chris; Nephew, Travis Cramsie; Great-nieces, Victoria Patterson and Nevaeh Cramsie; Great-nephews, Michael and Noah Patterson; as well as many other loving relatives and friends.



KATHRYN HARBISON

Graveside services for Kathryn L. Harbison, 85, of Chickasha will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 11, 2007, in the Fairlawn Cemetery .

Kathryn Harbison was born December 29, 1921, in Chickasha. She died August 8, 2007, in Chickasha.

She grew up in Chickasha and attended Chickasha Public Schools, graduating from Chickasha High School. She later attended the Chickasha College for Women.

She married the love of her life, Monroe Harbison Jr. on July 5, 1957.

They owned and operated the movie theater in Verden , Oklahoma for a number of years. After selling their theater, they moved back to Chickasha and started their career in the grocery business. She was a loving and devoted wife for 49 wonderful years before Monroe preceded her in death on April 16, 2006.

She later went to work as a bookkeeper for Southern Plains Medical Center where she worked until her retirement. After her retirement she enjoyed taking care of her husband and her home, tending to her flowers, and visiting with her friends.

Kathryn was a caring and positive person. She had a big heart and a strong will. She offered her family and friends an abundance of love, care, joy and happiness.

She was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church. She was active in many of the church’s activities until her health started declining.

Kathryn’s family would like to thank very special friends: Benny Buckminster, Naomi Dean, Mary Bates, and Brain Gertes for all the love, care, time and friendship that they devoted to Kathryn.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Monroe; both parents; and cousin, Mona Lambird.

Survivors include cousins: Jerry Salyer and Christopher Salyer; and many special friends.

Services are under the direction of Ferguson Funeral Home.