Rowene Myrtle Spears, 95, of Bokoshe, OK passed away Monday, May 28, 2012 in Bokoshe. Rowene was born March 9, 1917 in Santa Maria, CA to Chris H. & Mamie (Launders) Kortner. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Christian Church in Santa Maria, CA. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wilbur Spears; sister, Betty Shelburne; daughter, Barbara Moorehead; grandsons, Darrell & Joseph; great great grandson, Jacob.
Survivors include her daughter, Carol Lovell of Bokoshe, OK; grandchildren, Rose & Wes Young of Pocola, OK, James Lovell of Bokoshe, OK, Dennis & Melissa Lovell of Bokoshe, OK; 11 great grandchildren; 8 great great grandchildren; brother, Chris H. Kortner of Burbank, CA; other relatives and loved ones; many beloved friends.
Services will be 2 pm, Friday, June 1, 2012 in Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will be in California.
The family will be at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives and friends.