Lavelle

Knox

Lois "Lavelle" Knox was born on the family farm in Chattanooga Ok, August 9, 1935 to Leonard & Leona (Smith) Sims and passed peacefully at home, June 10, 2021.  Lavelle graduated high school in Indiahoma and met the love of her life, Lester Dee Knox of Mountain Park soon after. They were married August 12, 1953. They established their family and a dairy farm in Blanchard in 1959. Lavelle worked as a forklift driver for Diamond Crystal Salt Company in Moore, until retiring in 1995. The Knox's were founding members of the Farmer's Market in Norman where they sold their homegrown vegetables for 40 years.

Lavelle enjoyed gardening, reading, volunteering at the Dibble Senior Citizens Food Bank, but most enjoyed spending time with her family. She especially loved attending the sporting events and stock shows of her grandchildren and great grandchildren over the years.

Lavelle is preceded in death by her spouse, Lester Dee Knox; her daughter Deborah Sue Knox (Hallmark) and her son Davis "Davey" Odell Knox.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda Knox of Blanchard and daughter & spouse, Sharon & Warren "Jonsey" Lancaster of Yukon; Granddaughter Amber (Hallmark) Cuyler & spouse, Deedra and their children Jaxson, Baylee & Carlee of Lawton; Grandson, Craig Hallmark of Moore; Grandson Jeremy Knox & spouse Alycia and their children Rowdy & Gracie of Maysville; Grandson Elijah Knox & spouse Chelsea and their children K'la, Weston & TynLee of Wanette and granddaughter Angie Strudgeon & spouse Clint and their daughter Harley.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Word of Life Ministries in Dibble.  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.