Leota F. Carmen Bacon, a long-time Stroud resident, was born in Newey, Oklahoma on October 13, 1920, and departed this life in Stroud on Monday, October 22, 2007 at the age of 87 years.

Leota was the daughter of James and Bessie Davidson Carmen.

Leota married Jack W. Bacon in Sapulpa, Oklahoma on November 30, 1950. Jack preceded her in death June 1, 1995.

Leota was a seamstress and a member of the First Baptist Church in Stroud.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister.

Survivors include one son and daughter in law, Tony and Kathy Bacon of Bristow, Oklahoma, one daughter and son in law, Jackie and John Alexander of Stroud, Oklahoma, five grandchildren and spouses, Chris and Stacey Shields of Bristow, Oklahoma, Amber and Lucky Miller of Stroud, Oklahoma, Kyle Bacon of Ponca City, Oklahoma, Debbie Alexander of Stroud, Oklahoma, Allison Bacon of Stillwater, Oklahoma, five great grandchildren, Chapman, Cooper and Gyler Shields of Bristow, Oklahoma and Kale and Logan Miller of Stroud, Oklahoma, several nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.