Brenda Kay Lalla
June 11, 1954 - May 03, 2011
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Brenda Kay Lalla
June 11, 1954 - May 03, 2011
Obituary
Brenda Kay Lalla, a 56-year old insurance agent of Inola, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2011. Brenda was born June 11, 1954 in Porum, Oklahoma. Her father was George Samuel Lee McElhaney and her mother is Maggie Birdtail. She loved traveling with her husband, Arthur with whom she traveled the world. It was nothing for them to jump on a plane and go some place for a weekend. She loved to laugh and her laughter was contagious. She brought light and laughter into every room she entered. She was the definition of the life of the party. The party got started when she arrived. She could always make you laugh. Brenda is survived by her mother, Maggie McElhaney of Vian, OK; her husband of 28 years, Arthur Lalla of Inola, OK; three children: Crystal Jensen (Josh), Andrina Ashe (Matthew), and Arthur Lalla Jr. (Samantha); four grandchildren: Mikayla Calico, Mia Jensen, Marlie Ashe, and Alia Ashe; five sisters: Lucille Smith of Tulsa, OK, Nancy Thomas of Muldrow, OK, Ida Comtois of Oklahoma City, OK, Jessie Still of Stillwell, OK, and Lola Wright of Vian, OK; four brothers: Albert McElhaney of Vian, OK, Jerry McElhaney of Vian, OK, Silas McElhaney of Vian, OK, and Clifford McElhaney of Vian, OK; aunt: Susie; uncle: Lee; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many other loving family and wonderful friends. She was preceded by her father and six brothers: John, Lee, Loyd, Joe, Jimmy Claude, and Baby Sam. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2011 and from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2011 at the Butler-Stumpff Funeral Home located at 2103 E. 3rd Street, Tulsa, OK 74104. Her funeral service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2011 at the Butler-Stumpff Funeral Home Chapel located at 2103 E. 3rd Street, Tulsa, OK 74104.
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: May 7, 2011 (5:00 PM)
- Venue: Butler-Stumpff & Dyer Funeral Home & Crematory
- Location: 2103 E 3rd St Tulsa, OK 74104 - (Get Directions)
Visitation
- Date & Time: May 6, 2011 (9:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
- Venue: Butler-Stumpff & Dyer Funeral Home & Crematory
- Location: 2103 E 3rd St Tulsa, OK 74104 - (Get Directions)
Visitation
- Date & Time: May 5, 2011 (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
- Venue: Butler-Stumpff & Dyer Funeral Home & Crematory
- Location: 2103 E 3rd St Tulsa, OK 74104 - (Get Directions)
27 responses to Brenda Kay Lalla
Tally Sue Evans says:
May 4, 2011
I got to know Brenda over the phone and email but still felt I know her well. We both compared our health issues at our age. I know you have lost a great soul who was so much of a magnet she made you smile always. My thoughts and prayer go to her family and most of all her Grandchildren as we both compared our life with our grandchildren and what a reward they were to our lives as also was Brenda to all of our lives. God rest her soul. Sincerely Tally Sue Evans
Crystal Jensen says:
May 4, 2011
I love you mom. Thank you for everything, literally.
Lola Wright says:
May 4, 2011
To my dear sister: I am going to miss you so very much. I will miss those 6am phone calls when you were on your way to work,all the crazy things you did that made people laugh. I know that you are at peace now and in no more pain. You fought the good fight. Rest in peace girl and we will all see you again. Love you.
Butler-Stumpff Funeral Home says:
May 4, 2011
With our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Brenda Lalla. We hope that everyone shares a favorite memory of Brenda and that this memorial brings the life experiences shared with her to her family and friends. The Staff at Butler-Stumpff
Susie Chambers says:
May 5, 2011
Andrina, I haven't the words to express what my heart is feeling for you. I hope you know that she is in the bosom of our Lord and hurting no more.