Ina West
West
Ina West, 103, went to her heavenly home on Jan. 2, 2021.
She was born March 22, 1917 to John and Zelma Graham in Okmulgee, Ok. where she grew up and lived until 2002.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dola West, four brothers, one sister and a caring son-in-law, Jack Smith.
Survivors include her two daughters, Pat Smith of Broken Arrow, with whom she resided for the last 18 years, and Judy McCreight and Husband Mike of Seminole, Ok. She is also survived by her four adoring grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
They are Steve Smith and wife, Trina of Broken Arrow, Ok. and their children Sarah, Caleb, Adam, Aaron, and Ben; Eric Smith and wife, Angela of Commaiskey, Indiana and his children Jonathan, Joshua, Nathan and Abby; Jennifer Fagge and her husband, Michael of Westerville, Ohio and their children Leo, Justin, Gregory, Catherine, and Simon; and John McCreight and his wife Andrea of Earlsboro, Ok. and their children Elizabeth, Anna and Lauren.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandma, and great-grandmother.
She enjoyed cooking (apple pie was a specialty), sewing (including doll clothes), and gardening.
She had a special gift of working with young children.
She helped with Sunday School in the First Baptist Church in Okmulgee for many years.
She enjoyed attending activities of the grandchildren and have them spend the night. She will be greatly missed.
Due to the pandemic, graveside services were held for the family at Okmulgee Cemetery Jan. 7, 2021.