Funeral services for Wanda Doane will be held on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the 4th & Jackson Church of Christ with Roger Barnes and Steve Harbison officiating and burial following in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Wanda Doane died Tuesday, March 30, 2010 in Hugo, OK at the age of 82. Wanda Oneita Doane was born January 19, 1928, in Milsap, TX, the daughter of Samuel and Opal (Blakeney) Poynor. She married Albert "Sarge"¯ Doane on April 20, 1947, in Weatherford, TX. She had lived in this area since 1959 after moving here from Fayetteville, AR. She was a homemaker and a true “Mother”¯. Wanda was a member of the Springs Chapel Church of Christ, but was adopted and also loved by the 4th & Jackson Church of Christ and the First Christian Church of Hugo, OK.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Opal & Sam Poynor, step-father, Elmer King, her beloved husband, Albert "Sarge"¯ Doane in 1995, one brother, Kenny Poynor, and one half-brother Stevie King.
Wanda is survived by two sons, Larry Doane & wife Jeri of Edmond, OK, Ted Doane & wife Sammie of Ft. Worth, TX; three daughters, Susan Payne & husband Terry of Hugo, OK, Robin Cochran & husband James of Poteau, OK, Holly Martino & husband Joe of Scottsdale, AZ; two brothers, Stanley Poynor & wife Nona of Weatherford, TX, Sammy Poynor of Mineral Wells, TX; three sisters, Mary Sears & husband Fred of Poolville, TX, Modina King & husband Raymond of Granbury, TX, Kathleen Eaheart & husband Burt of Plano, TX; nine grandchildren, Major Ryan Weaver & wife Michelle of Altus, OK, Matt Doane of Ft. Worth, TX, Blakeney Fulton of Poteau, OK, Erin Doane of Norman, OK, Alexa Martino and Nicholas Martino both of Scottsdale, AZ, Michael Doane & wife Heather of Paris, TX, Tommy Payne of Ft. Towson, OK, Misty Draper of Grant, OK.
Her given name was Wanda. Her family called her "Wannie"¯ or "Momma Doane".¯ But to everyone else she was affectionately as "Meme". She loved being around her family more than anything else and never met a stranger. She also enjoyed going to yard sales or auctions with whatever "driving friend"¯ was available. Although Meme never learned to drive, she was not idle. Every evening at 5, Meme found a ride to the coffee shop where she enjoyed tea, coffee, and conversation with her precious friends. She was dearly loved not only by her family, but also by everyone who knew her. This possibly was because Meme was an avid note writer. She never forgot anyone’s birthday or anniversary. Even throughout her illness, Meme sent cards and letters of encouragement to family & friends. Her life began in depression era Texas in a large, loving family and ended in Hugo, surrounded by a much larger and even more loving family. Meme loved and was loved by all. Her bright smile and sparkling eyes will be missed for all time. She was our sweet, shining light.
The family will receive friends on Friday, April 2, 2010 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Prater-Lampton Mills & Coffey Chapel.
