Ella Louise Hornbuckle, 85, of Poteau, OK (formerly of Wister, OK) passed away Saturday, April 30, 2011 in Poteau. Louise was born in Wister, OK on August 2, 1925 to William Lawrence & Ora (Little) Free. She was a homemaker and a member of the Methodist Church in Wister, OK. Louise was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Billy D. Hornbuckle on October 27, 1999;sisters, Jean Ballew, Geneva Johnson; brothers, Bill Free & Nim Free; and great granddaughter, Sierra. Louise was very proud of her Choctaw heritage.
Survivors include her daughter & son-in-law, Sue & Dennis Phelan of Broken Arrow, OK; sons & daughters-in-law, Tom & Judy Hornbuckle of Ilwaco, WA, Jack & Lila Hornbuckle of Poteau, OK, Billy & Carmen Hornbuckle of West Hollywood, CA; 6 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Tommy Free of Torrance, CA and Bob Free of Poteau, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.
Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church in Wister, OK with Rev. Will Langrehr officiating. Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, OK.