Irene Lola

Lynn

Irene Lola McLean-Little-Lynn, 83, of Newcastle, died October 20, 2017, at her home. The daughter of David Alexander McLean and Lola (Wright) McLean, she was born in Leland, North Carolina, on August 31, 1934.

Irene is survived by her husband, Allen Wayne Lynn of Newcastle; one son, Rodney Merle Little and daughter-in-law, Carolyn, of Norman; one daughter, Becky Jo Wakely, of Newcastle; three grandchildren, Kaci Satepauhoodle and her husband, Tanner, of Newcastle; Dustin Little and his wife, Miranda, of Edmond, and Larry Little and his wife, Susan, of Noble; two great grandchildren, Kylie Green and Natalie Little; niece, Iris Goodson; numerous other nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly; and many other loved ones and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, David McLean, Jr. and Robert McLean; and two sisters, Emma Lee Campbell and Lillian James.

Irene believed in family, friendship, and community. She was always a role model for hard work. Family always came first for Irene, which she demonstrated by always being involved in her family's lives, from the youth group of the First Christian Church of Pauls Valley to being a girls softball coach. She was a leader, confident, and always the life of the party. Her perseverance and hard work was reflected in working her way up from an operator with Southwestern Bell to retiring in the position of 2 ^nd line management. Even after retiring, she continued to work, showing love to several children she babysat over the years and then working full time at Speck Home for Boys until the age of 81 years. In her spare time, Irene enjoyed sewing, crafts, painting, woodworking, fishing and watching Thunder Basketball. She was an excellent cook and loved baking cakes and pies for family and friends. She and her husband enjoyed traveling and seeing the world. Irene's greatest enjoyment came from spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Irene had a way of making everyone she met feel special and loved. Her absence will leave a void that can never be filled.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at Summit Church in Oklahoma City. Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.