Ella Louise Chumley, 66, of Panama, OK passed away Tuesday, October 04, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Ella was born July 29, 1945 in Galveston, TX to Newlin Burg Jr. & Waltina Nadean (Finley) Travis. Ella was a retired teacher. In her career she taught in Talihina, Catoosa & Pocola Public Schools. Ella belonged to The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, her professional organization for 30 years. She was currently serving as DKG Beta Lambda Chapter Secretary and on the DKG State Nominations Committee as well as the Educational Excellence Committee. She was a past chapter president and served on many other committees at the chapter and state levels. Ella was a member of the Bokoshe United Methodist Church, currently serving as Church Treasurer and on the Advisory Board. Ella joined the FOE (Fraternal Order of Eagle Auxiliary) in March 2001. She held many positions from President in 2004, Secretary of the Auxiliary for 6 years, she was the incoming State Madam President Elect 2011-2012. She was also a member of the Memorial Ritual Team.
Survivors include her husband, Ronnie Gene Chumley of Panama, OK; daughters & son in law, Alana Janine & Preston Plumlee of Broken Arrow, OK, Alisha LeAnn Walker of Poteau, OK; son & daughter in law, Ronnie Travis & Tiffany Chumley of Pocola, OK; grandchildren, Alec, Ashley, Austin, Aubrey & Aiden Plumlee; Bryant & Gage Meeder, Tegan & Kyleigh Walker, Logan Burg Chumley; great grandchildren, Kloe Plumlee, Avery Fiddler, Bryce & Kaleigh Meeder; brothers & sisters in law, Billy Wayne & Jaine Travis of Broken Arrow, OK, Newlin Burg & Susan Travis of Spiro, OK, Melvin Ray & Sue Travis of Panama, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.
Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Bokoshe United Methodist Church, Bokoshe, OK with Rev. Bennie Waller officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Panama, OK. Pallbearers will be Travis Chumley, Preston Plumlee, Alec Plumlee, Austin Plumlee, Aiden Plumlee.
The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.