Elsie Louise McAfee's Obituary
Elsie Louise McAfee, 88 – Surrounded by her family made her journey to heaven on Saturday, July 8th, 2017 in Tulsa, OK. Elsie was born Nov 19th, 1928 to Earnie and Elizabeth Hynes. As a young lady, she was an avid roller skater. She spent many hours at the roller rink – she could even light a match on the floor while she was skating. She loved to travel and visited many states. Elsie also worked several years at Sears as a seamstress in the custom drapery dept. Once she stopped working for Sears she was Arthur’s secretary for his carpet cleaning business. Elsie was an active member of Garden Heights Free Will Baptist Church for the last 4 years. She loved her Church and her Church Family. Elsie also enjoyed singing in the Church and praising God. The last time she was able to attend Church services was on Father’s Day where she sang one of her favorite songs “He washed my eyes with tears” accompanied by Dub Whiteis. She received a standing ovation from the Church. Elsie was predeceased in death by her parents, Earnie and Elizabeth Hynes. Brothers: Vernon and Mike Hynes. Grandsons: Chuck Owens and Mike Flanagan. She is survived by her loving husband of 71 years, Arthur McAfee. Son: Jearld McAfee and his wife Sherrie. Daughter: Lora Hakel and her husband Rick. Grandchildren: Lonnie McAfee, Monica Mitchell and husband Tim, Darin McAfee and wife LeeAnn, Kyle Hakel and wife Rosanna. Great grandchildren – Brier McAfee, Dillon McAfee, Dallas Flanagan and Brooke Schnautz.One sister Maxine Miller. Many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
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