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A Celebration of Life for Marlene Chance, 80, Nescatunga, is 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, at Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Les Nikkel will officiate. Burial follows in Pleasant View Cemetery, Jet, Oklahoma. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home.

Marlene was born May 7,1936, in Drummond to Lee and Myrean (Campbell) Murray. She passed away Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital in Enid.

Marlene married the love of her life, Bill Chance, on August 23, 1952, in Covington. They made their home in Enid, moving to Nescatunga in 1977, to a home built by Bill and her brother, Bud Murray. Bill preceded her in death May 26, 1991. Marlene attended school in Enid and graduated from Beech's Beauty College. She was a self-employed hairdresser in Enid and Jet. Marlene owned Chance's Café in Nash, then opened Chance's Liquor Store and Marlene's Mini Curl in Jet, until retiring due to health reasons.

Marlene enjoyed talking on the phone, sending cards and letters, crocheting, listening to gospel music on TV, and taking care of her cats, Baby Doll, Cricket and Precious. Most of all she loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Marlene was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill; four brothers, Bud, Sonny, Jimmie and Jerry Murray.

Survivors include a son, Billy Chance Jr., of Jet; two daughters, Sherry Lynn "Lynnie" Campbell and husband, David, of Jet; Kim McClain and husband, Joe, of Nescatunga; one sister, Judy Gaskill and husband, Jack, of Nixa, Mo.; one sister-in-law, Joyce Murray, of Enid; nine grandchildren, Derek McClain and wife, Kiley, of Capron; Eric McClain and wife, Kayla, of Alva; Landon and Trevor McClain, of Nescatunga; Tanya Sullivan, of Claremore; John Rothermel Jr., of Enid; Chancey Campbell, of Cherokee; Chelsea Chance, of Pond Creek; and Courtney Chance, of Chandler, Ariz.; ten great-grandchildren; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Nescatunga Fire Department, with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home serving as custodian of the funds.

Condolences may be made and the service viewed online at www.LadusauEvans.com.

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