Services for Elnora Billey Smith Fullerton, 94, of Ada are 12:00 noon Thursday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. John Haynes will officiate.
Elnora went home to her Lord and Savior December 27, 2015. She was born September 1, 1921 in Hickory to Harrison and Alberta “Bertie” Bratcher Billey. She attended Hickory school.
She married the love of her life, Hubert Smith February 11,1938. He preceded her in death. She later married Jack C. Fullerton. He preceded her in death. Elnora became a cosmetology instructor and in the 1950’s opened the Milady Beauty School in Ada. She operated the beauty school until the 1970’s. Many students became successful cosmetologists through her teachings. Additionally, she held several offices in the Ladies Auxiliary of Ada and Cosmetology. Elnora was well-liked everywhere she went and was involved in many community activities. She opened a beauty college in 1972 in Del City and ran her business until it burned down in 1983.
She is survived by her two daughters, Denise Smith of Del City, Tammy Smith of Ada; three grandchildren, Dennis Smith, Crystal Turner, and Buddy Roper; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews so dear to her.
Elnora is preceded in death by her parents, Harrison and Alberta “Bertie” Bratcher Billey; husband Hubert L. Smith; second husband, Jack C. Fullerton; brother, Ted Billey; and sisters, Myra Kifer, Linda Clark and Louise Whittle.
Bearers will be Kolton Smith, Derek Turner, Hunter Turner, Cameron Turner, Mike Messer and Kelly Kifer. Honorary bearers will be Dennis Smith and Rick Nolen.
Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com.
Criswell Funeral Home, Ada
