Alma Lois Mobbs

Alma Lois Mobbs

Born June 16, 1926 in Middleburg, OK to Clarence L. and Susie M. (Thorn) Paige. Entered heaven July 7, 2023 at age 97 years and 21 days. Alma grew up farming, tending to the fields and picking cotton, along with her siblings Christeen, Clista, Lester and Howard. She enjoyed traveling with her siblings and cousins as a teenager and early adult age. Alma married E.J. (Jack) Mobbs on July 1, 1949. She worked at the waffle plant in Chickasha, OK while Jack was serving in the Air Force in Korea. They also lived in Alexandria, LA during his time in the service. October 7, 1958 they welcomed their daughter, Deborah (Debbie) Sue.

Jacks job as a bookkeeper for Manhattan Construction company had the family move frequently. They lived in Oklahoma City, OK; St. Louis, MO; Tulsa, OK; Duncanville, TX; Memphis, TN; and Austin, TX. Alma did her best to keep things consistent everywhere they lived. They stayed active in church. Alma was active in Debbie’s school and served as assistant leader for Debbie’s Blue Bird and Camp Fire groups. Alma spent a lot of time sewing. She made most of Debbie’s clothes. In later years, she made pillows for heart patients at St. Anthony hospital in Oklahoma City, OK. She also helped her grandchildren, Kellie and Kyle’s Camp Fire group make heart pillows as a service project. Most recently she made nap mat covers for St. John’s Lutheran School.

Alma also enjoyed quilting. She said it was like working a puzzle. She made quilts for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her favorite quilt was one started by her grandmother. Grandma Thorn had hand made quilt blocks circa 1930 but never put them together. 70 years later, Alma and Debbie finished it. It was a proud moment with it was completed in 2022. When Debbie was in high school, Alma wanted to work. She began as a cafeteria worker at the elementary school. She later became a teacher assistant for Pre-K. She loved working with kids. Even after she retired, she would substitute at Oklahoma City Public Schools, mainly with elementary grades.

Alma and Jack enjoyed traveling in their motor home when they retired. They were charter members of the Modern Wagoneers Good Sam Camp Club. They served as officers in the club, traveled to many states, made dear friends and enjoyed life. Alma was also known for her cooking. She reminded Debbie many times over the years “Do you remember when you went to bed one night and said ‘oh momma, I need cupcakes for my class tomorrow’”? She helped with meals for the Ongoing Ambassadors for Christ local and National events. Her fried chicken was always a request from the local youth! If fellow campers needed a cookie, they knew her motor home had a jar of home made cookies. There was also a jar of cookies in her kitchen at home…always ready for the grandchildren to raid! One of her favorite activities was cooking with her great grandson, Jacob. They spent many hours in the kitchen! Most recently she enjoyed making snacks on a regular basis for Sunday morning Bible study.

Alma loved getting her hands dirty in the garden. She often referenced her grandpa’s tips for when to garden. “Start after Ash Wednesday” or “Before St. Patricks day”. She had a garden for many years that was 1/3 of their back yard. As it became more difficult to get down to plant and pick, she used a raised garden bed. She was gardening and teaching anyone who would listen to her tips up until 2022. Jack would eat her homemade pickles like candy.

Alma leaves behind her daughter Debbie (Matthew) McBee Grandaughter Kellie (John) Meiwes and great grandsons Nolan and Jacob; Grandson Kyle (Cayleigh) McBee and great granddaughters Emma, Eleanor and Luna McBee. Many nieces and nephews, camp friends and church family.

Many thanks to: Pastor Mark Bersche for his visits and spiritual encouragement to Alma and our family.

Staff at SSM St Anthony Midwest City, OK.for their compassionate care.

Emerald Care Center Midwest for their kindness and encouragement as she lived there. She had several staff members she considered friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:

St. John’s Lutheran Church

1032 N.E. 12th St.

Moore, OK 73160

Attn: Church workers scholarship fund

Alma was encouraging to men and women pursing church work in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.

“I can do all things through Christ who give me strength” Philippians 4:13