Brenda Kay Lalla

June 11, 1954 - May 03, 2011

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)

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27 responses to Brenda Kay Lalla

  1. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, may our Father in Heaven bless and comfort you in Brenda's passing. She is now free from the pain she endured for so long. Our love to all, Moroni,Julienne and family

  2. Vicki Lynn says:

    Rhonda and Ida Comtois, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved family member. She sounds like a wonderful women who brought joy to everyone around her. My deepest sympathy, Vicki Lynn

  3. To the Family and Friends of Brenda… Her smile and sweet spirit cast such a wide net to spread love to all who knew her. It is with complete joy and love to remember all the wonderful times we had with her. Words are indequate to express my sympathies in your time of loss. May you find strength and encouragement in the days to come.

  4. You will be missed so very much. Art and family please know you are in our prayers and thoughts. May GOD's arms continue to hold you close and give you the strength you need at this time of sorrow. We are here if you need us. Love you

  5. Carol Obryan says:

    Art So sorry for your loss we will truly miss brenda and her beautiful face when we drive around that cove to see you guys on your houseboat. Wendyl and I will be praying for you and your family in this time of need much love Wendyl and Carol

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