Oct 4,1924 - May 19, 2016
Posted by Martha Reddout
Vina Olive (McEntire) Sammons was born in Canute, OK Oct. 4,
1924 to Paul Preston McEntire and Marie Lottie ( Prickett ) McEntire. She
graduated from Canute High School in 1942. She married Dr. Joe Roy Sammons in
June 1943. She worked at Clinton/Sherman Air Force Base before she and J.R.
moved to Ada, OK where their daughter was born.
After a brief return to Elk City they moved to Oklahoma City. Vina worked as a
Beauty Consultant and then as a waitress before their son was born. In the mid
1960's they moved to Norman to manage both of the NuWay Laundries there. J.R.
became a pastor and they served together as a dynamic couple in serving God for
over 40 years in churches in Oklahoma and Nevada. Vina was certified in the
Laubach Literacy Course and taught many adults to read, speak, and understand
English. She was also trained by the Billy Graham School of Evangelism along
with J.R. One special ministry was that their front door was always open. So
many people found food, a friend, a bed, a place to rest, encouragement,
forgiveness, love, support, a car, or whatever they needed at the Sammons home.
Vina was preceded in death by: her husband of 54 years Dr. J. R. Sammons;
parents Paul and Lottie McEntire; sisters Edna Ladwig and Rubye Austin Vehon;
and brothers Elbert McEntire and Calvin McEntire.
She is survived by: daughter Rhonda Russell; son Steven Sammons; and grandsons Sammy Sammons and Christopher Russell; sisters Mamie Randall and Lela Stavros; brother Doyle McEntire; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Graveside Service
Saturday, May 21, 2016
10:00 AM Fairlawn Cemetery
1607 N. Washington
Elk City, Oklahoma 73644