Alpha Gonzales

August 11, 2011 Alpha Emelene Gonzales, 76, passed away July 16, 2011 at her home. She was born March 1, 1935 in Bernice to James Riley and Nellie Alta (Wadlow) Woollum. She married Edward Gonzales December 12, 1953 in Vinita and together they created a beautiful family. A member of the First Baptist Church of Rolling Hills, Alpha enjoyed flowers, W.W.F., soap operas, dancing and especially her family. Alpha was preceded by her husband Edward Gonzales and son Eddie Wayne Gonzales. She is survived by her loving daughters: Anita Rhea and son-in-law Steve Drummond, Aleta Foster and son-in-law Kyle, and Alpha Andrews, all of Tulsa; sons: Quinton Gonzales of Catoosa and Anthony Gonzales of Inola; daughter Antionette Crane and son-in-law Kip of Inola; grandchildren:
Wesley Rhea of Tulsa, Drew, Brayden and Hannah Crane of Inola, and Lindsey Gonzales of Collinsville; sisters: Judy Chase of Tulsa and Virginia Hensen of Cleora. Viewing: 3-
8PM Tuesday, July 19; service: 1PM Wednesday, July 20 at Lynn Lane Baptist Church;
interment: Floral Haven Memorial Gardens. Kennedy-Kennard Funeral & Cremation, Catoosa, 918.266.2112.