Melba Lou Lile's Obituary
Melba Lou Ferlin Lile, 91, passed Mon, April 9 at her home with family beside her in BA, OK. Born Nov 16, 1926 in Tulsa, OK the daughter of Harry James & Melba Rea (McWilliams) Ferlin. She was the oldest sister to Mary, Rose, Paul and Darlene. Melba married the love of her life, Charles H. Lile April 27, 1948 & he preceded her in death June 15, 2012 after 64 years of marriage. She & Charles ran a well known State Farm Agency for 50 years & were faithful members of Central Assembly of God Church. Melba was known for loving family parties, Christmas & weddings. She is survived by her Son: John Charles Lile & his wife Sheryl of Claremore; her Daughter Mary Dawn Fowler & her husband Donald Fowler of BA; her Grandchildren Chris Lile & his wife Jessey Lile, Michele Ramler & Ryan Ramler; Great-Grandchildren Charlotte Lile & Monroe Lile. Celebration for Melba is Mon, Apr. 16 2:00pm at Memorial Gardens Chapel. Visitation is at Floral Haven Sun. Apr. 15 from 9am-8pm with family attending 5-8pm. In heaven, Melba is free from Alzheimer’s and with her beloved Charles!
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