Birth date: Mar 29, 1925 Death date: Jul 29, 2025
Bula “Fonda” Boyles, born March 29, 1925, in Cushing, OK, to Oren Kessler Gillespie and Lettie Mae (Hesser) Gillespie, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Fonda married the love of her life, Clifford Earl Boyles, and Read Obituary
Aunt Fonda was one of the most important persons in my life. When I was born, 85 years ago, we all lived together and she was almost 15 years old. Consequently she was like another mother or big sister to me. Since she and Uncle Clifford were dating, he was in my life also. They were such wonderful godly people, Bob and I went to see them when we could, especially at Tulsa Fair time. Uncle Clifford and Bob would take the boys to the Fair and Aunt Fonda and I could visit and fix the meals. We have such wonderful memories of that time in our life. The boys adored Aunt Fonda and Uncle Clifford. Aunt Fonda always fixed delicious meals and they always ended up with pie. She made quilts and my first one was when my first son was born. That quilt is still treasured today. In these later years she made a beautiful butterfly quilt top for me and I am thrilled with how it has turned out. Uncle Clifford had made me a wall quilt rack and that is where it hangs today. There is no way for me to explain how much I love her and the loving godly witness she has been to me all my life. I’m glad she’s home, happy and seeing her loved ones who have gone on before. I’ll see her on the other side.
My Forever Love
Ann Simma Decker, Niece
I was the lucky one to get to have such a sweet mother in law. I never once felt anything but pure love from her and my father in law Cliff. Her hugs were always long! Lanny and I would often comment on the Mema hugs. To say she was a good cook would be an understatement. We all had our favorite dish, several actually. I fell in love with her pies and homemade breads! I’d never had warm bread and butter until I started dating Lanny. I would say her delicious meals actually changed me….my weight for sure. Fonda and Cliff were almost to good to be true we were always welcomed with smiles and laughter no matter when we came to their house. Blessed for sure it’s hard to give up seeing them now, we will miss them forever! Until we see you again Mema, love and kisses
Toni Boyles
"My Aunt Fonda was an instrument of God who has made life-long imprint on my life. When I was a preschool child, she made a quilt for my doll's bed. During my adult years, she made a quilt for each of my children when they were born. If I and my family were traveling and stopped by to see them, she and Uncle Cliff welcomed us warmly and encouraged us to spend the night. Aunt Fonda was a beautiful homemaker, decorator, cook, and mother to me and my family. After both my parents were gone to heaven, I considered her and Uncle Cliff to be my mother and daddy. She was a great cook. Everything from her kitchen was delicious, especially Swiss Steak, lemon icebox dessert, and pies. Even Jello at her house was an exciting treat. Her presence and compassionate care made the ordinary things in life very special. She was the example of the Proverbs 31 woman, worthy of emulation. I thank God for Aunt Fonda!"
Love Mary Kelemen, Niece
