Iola Gertrude

Evans

Iola Gertrude Evans, 90, of Bridge Creek, died Thursday, January 18, 2018, at her home. The daughter of Floyd Coggins and Lorean Ray (Lindsey) Coggins, she was born June 20, 1927, in Blanchard, Oklahoma.

Iola was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She worked for many years as a sales clerk. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening. Iola was a self-reliant woman and could fix almost anything that needed repaired. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her former husband, Bill Rackley; a grandson, Adam Gragg; a great granddaughter, Celeste Jones; and a brother, Ronald Coggins.

Iola is survived by her four daughters, Suvella Stone and husband, Philip, of Bridge Creek, Judy Vine of Purcell, Lucille Anderson of Oklahoma City, and Elizabeth Gragg and husband, Chris, of Vancouver, Washington; thirteen grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; one brother Billy Coggins and wife, Betty, of Ratliff City; one sister, Lavona Warmoth of Blanchard; and many other loved ones and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 20, 2018, at the Eisenhour Funeral Home Chapel in Blanchard. Burial will follow in the Blanchard Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.