PURCELL-NEWCASTLE, MCCLAIN CO, OK

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Elva Louise “Honey” Colwell, age 88 of Owasso, formerly of Purcell passed away Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014 at St. John Hospital in Tulsa.

She was born Feb. 15, 1926 in Gould, OK. She was one of eight children born to Richard Lewis and Marie “Robertson” Lewis. Honey grew up in Purcell and graduated from Purcell High School in 1944. She later married the love of her life, a neighbor boy by the name of Guy Cecil Colwell. They were married on August 6, 1943 in Purcell. Together Elva Louise and Guy raised four children, James, Marsha, Carol and Pam. She worked tirelessly as a homemaker attending to and caring for her family. Because of Guy’s job, her family moved several times over the past 70 years. They first lived in Purcell nine years, then in Norman ten years, Collinsville for five years, Chanute, KS for ten years and then in 1982 Guy retired. That same year they built a retirement home on Grand Lake and lived there for many years. After Guy passed away, Honey later moved to Owasso, OK to be close to her children and grandchildren. Honey loved being outdoors and spending time in her vegetable and flower garden. For many years she was a member of the Easter Star. She will be remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

She was preceded in death by: Parents, Richard and Marie Lewis; Husband, Guy Cecil Colwell in 1990; Daughter, Marsha Owen; Grandson, Jerry Allen Owen; Two brothers, Jay and Dick Lewis; Two sisters, Dorothy Miller and Mabel Lewis;

She is survived by: Two daughters, Carol J. Miser and husband Randy of Claremore, OK, Pamela A. Bozzell and husband Tom of Claremore; One son, James C. Cowell of Owasso, OK; Two sisters, Betty Moore of Purcell, Geraldine Julian and husband Bill of Bethany; One brother, Jack Lewis and wife Marita of Davis, OK. four grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and one on the way. Also many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other loving relatives and friends.

Graveside funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday, Sept. 19, 2014 at Hillside Cemetery in Purcell.