In Loving Memory Of

LaNell McCartney

Lanell McCartney, of Pauls Valley, was born September 13, 1924 in Poteau, Oklahoma to Albert and Ella (Dunn) Thompson.

She passed away May 11, 2007 at Pauls Valley, Oklahoma at the age of 82 years.

LaNell moved to Wynnewood in 1959 and on August 30, 1962, she and Frank McCartney were married in the First Baptist Church in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. Later they moved to Duncan where they lived until 1987 when they returned to make Pauls Valley their home.

She was a retired Cosmetologist and a Homemaker and was an active member of First Baptist Church of Pauls Valley. Her memberships also included the Home Economics Club in which she had received many awards for her activities and projects, The Pansy Garden Club and the Mom's Club. LaNell was known for her hand needle work especially the needle point Angels which she made special for her two daughters and her daughter-in-law. She was also recognized for her cooking.

She was preceded in death by her parents and 1 sister, Veda Graham.

Surviving family include her husband of nearly 45 years, Frank, of the home; 3 children, Jesse McCartney and his wife, Kay, of Salisbury, North Carolina; Linda Allen and her husband, Lanny, of Amarillo, Texas; and Kay Whitefield and her husband, Wayne, of Wynnewood; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandsons.

To her extended family at The Willows and the Care Givers at the Pauls Valley General Hospital the family wishes to express their deepest appreciation for their kindness and special care.

Funeral services will be held Monday, May 14, 2007 at 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church of Pauls Valley officiated by Dr. Joe Elam. Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Stufflebean-Coffey Funeral Home.