Willadean Fenimore's Obituary
Willadene Marie Fenimore, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, and faithful follower of Christ, entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the age of 89.
Born on October 29, 1935, in Wheeling, West Virginia, Willadene was the daughter of Earl B. Clark and Opal Marie Huggins Clark. Her father passed away tragically in an automobile accident when she was very young. She was later raised by her mother and stepfather, William “Bill” Dorff.
In April of 1951, she met the love of her life, Burton Smith Fenimore. Their courtship was swift and certain engaged by Christmas of that year and married on January 11, 1952, in Wheeling Island, WV. They shared an extraordinary 73 years of marriage, marked by unwavering devotion and deep love.
Willadene graduated from Wheeling High School and later from Victory Bible Institute. A woman of many talents and deep faith, she worked as a successful real estate agent with both John Hausam Realtors and Keller Williams in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was an active member of her church community throughout her life—first at Victory Christian Center, where she served faithfully as an usher, led Bible Fellowship groups, and helped launch numerous cell groups, earning a trip to Dr. Paul Yonggi Cho’s church in Seoul, South Korea. In recent years, she was a member of Life. Church South Tulsa.
She loved sports of all kinds, especially bowling—and in her later years learned to play the piano. She was always up for a card game with her grandkids, and after defeating cancer, she triumphantly ran a 5K in the Race for Victory. Her energy, joy, and perseverance were an inspiration to everyone who knew her.
Willadene was preceded in death by her father, Earl B. Clark; her mother, Opal Marie Huggins Clark Dorff; her stepfather, William “Bill” Dorff; her brother, Bernard Eugene Clark; niece, Denise Clark; and nephew, Jeffrey Robert Keedy.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Burton Smith Fenimore of Tulsa, Oklahoma; her children; Christine Marie Kirchner (Roger) of Round Rock, TX, Richard Burton Fenimore (Shelley) of Tulsa, OK, Michael David Fenimore (LeeAnn) of Tulsa, OK
She leaves behind a legacy through her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; Roger Kirchner (Arielle) and children Chloe and Cooper of Georgetown, TX, Vanessa Kirchner Hancock (Matt) and children Reese, Harper, and Hunter of Nacogdoches, TX, Heather Kirchner Conejo (Gabe) and children Tyler, Austin, Madison, Michael, and Morgan of Spring, TX, Whitney Fenimore Wesenberg (Kendall) of Nashville, TN, Richard Fenimore II (Marcella) of Tulsa, OK, Cameron Parker Fenimore of Tulsa, OK, Nathan Fenimore (Lisa) and children Gabriella, Jake, and Everly of Tulsa, OK, Rachel Fenimore Koch (Gregg) and son Jackson of Colorado Springs, CO
She is also survived by her nephews: Bruce Keedy (Katrina) of Mt. Olivet, WV; Dean Clark (Tanya), Dane Clark (Michelle), Drew Clark (Jenny), and Evan Clark, all of Bridgeport, OH.
Willadene’s life was marked by steadfast faith, joyful service, and a love for people that radiated in every relationship she cultivated. Her legacy will live on through the generations she helped shape and the countless lives she touched.
Visitation will be held Monday, June 23, 2025 from 5-7 PM at Floral Haven Funeral Home
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel
Interment will follow at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens
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