Loyce R. Hall, 68, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, October 1, 2011 in Poteau. Loyce was born June 14, 1943 in Big Cedar, OK to Rev. Carl & Mellie (Jones) Pugh. Loyce worked at Country Boy Furniture for 20 years. She was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church in Panama, OK where she served as church clerk for 8 years. Loyce loved her church. She loved to sing and going to the Saturday Night Jamboree. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Don McAtee; her only daughter, Tami Branstetter Gottlieb; nephew, Tony Terry; and her parents.
Survivors include her sister and brother in law, Joyce & Don Riddle of Poteau, OK; daughters, Donna Ross, Sandy Ellis & husband, Ken of Poteau; son, Billy Earl McAtee and wife, Randi of Rufe, OK; 6 Grandchildren; 3 Great Grandchildren; 3 Great Great Grandchildren; nephews, Mike, David & Ray Terry and their families;special friend, Joyce Sears; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends and her church family.
Services will be 10 am, Saturday – October 8, 2011 at Panama Free Will Baptist Church, Panama, OK with Rev. David Nolan officiating.
Interment will be in Rufe Cemetery, Rufe, OK. Pallbearers will be Kevin Butler, Robert Troutman, Larry Milligan, Terry Lovell, Brian Toney & Brant Toney.
The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.