Liela R. McClanahan

Liela Ruth McClanahan, passed away from this life on November 12, 2017. Liela was born on February 24, 1945 in Okemah, OK to Basil Edward and Frances Lavon (Wainscott) Wilson. Liela graduating from Star Spencer High School in 1963. After graduating high school, she trained to become a switchboard operator. She then worked at Metro Transit and Children’s Hospital as a purchasing agent. Liela enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and knitting. She was a huge Conway Twitty fan and especially loved his gospel music. Liela loved being outside whether it was planting flowers or playing with her four dogs and one cat. She even loved finding great deals at the local thrift shops. Liela was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Bill Golightly; and sister-in-law, Mary Wilson. Survivors include her loving husband of 32 years, Mike McClanahan; daughter, Deina McIntosh and husband David; 7 grandchildren; siblings, Ike Wilson and Terry Wilson and wife, Candy; and numerous other nieces, nephews, friends and other family members including her favorite aunts, Jo and Neva who will miss her dearly. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home with interment at Arlington Memory Gardens.

Arrangements under the direction of Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home, Oklahoma City, OK.