Flora Mae Oxford's Obituary
Flora Mae Hardman Oxford9-18-1927 to 11-1-2014Flora Mae was an artist, clothes designer, traveler, leader, lover of nature and an adventurer. She lived life to the fullest, and always said, “Live with no regrets.”Flora grew up on a farm in Guthrie, Oklahoma during the Depression Era. She went to Tulsa University, with the goal of becoming a clothes designer and artist, her two passions in life. There, she met Robert Dale Oxford who was a soldier fresh out of WWII. They married at First Baptist Church, downtown Tulsa, under Dr. Storer and raised their family of two children, Linda Sue and Arthur Dale in the church. Flora was actively involved in her church group, and loved having all of them over for her annual Christmas party. She was often amused by her four grandchildren and four great-grand children, slipping them candy when their parents weren’t looking.In the early years, Flora worked for the State of Oklahoma, as a food and nutrition consultant for Senior Citizens, for which she loved and was very proud of. Flora had her own sewing business, where she was able to tailor and design clothes for many people, including dance costumes for ballet recitals, and later, gowns for the Homecoming Court at her granddaughter’s high school. Flora’s love for art and sewing was so important to her, she taught both her children and then grandchildren, thereby, enriching their lives with her passions. She was a wonderful leader of her son’s Boy Scouts and her daughter’s Campfire Girls, always taking the kids on many adventures and lending an ear to any who needed it. Later in life, she and her husband, Robert (Bob) traveled all over the United States in their travel trailer, taking her children, then her grandchildren along for the ride. Deciding it was time to travel abroad, Flora and Robert went to the United Kingdom, Scotland and Ireland enjoying its beauty and history. Flora was also involved in the Tulsa Rockhound Society for more than 40 years, and many years with the Southwest Tulsa Historical Society, where she contributed her time and efforts to the preservation of history and learning.In her 70’s and early 80’s, Flora developed her own bus travel company “Flora’s Travel,” taking other kindred spirits to interesting places around the United States. She always said, “sitting still is a waste of time,” and she definitely proved that because she made everyday count, no matter what her age. Flora loved adventure, visiting new places, talking to new people and always learning new things.She was a free spirit who loved this life, but knew it was only part of the journey. Her family will carry the memories of life, love, friendship, joy and adventure that was, Flora Mae Hardman Oxford.
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