Vera Madden, age 79 of Washington, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018, at the Norman Regional Hospital.

Vera Faye Dover was born August 20, 1939 in Washington, the 4^th of 8 children born to Joseph and Pauline Elizabeth (Nelson) Dover. She was raised in Washington and attended Washington schools. Vera married her best friend and the love of her life, Samuel Ezekiel Madden, on April 11, 1958. They first lived on the family farm near Washington and in Norman for a few years, before returning back home to Washington. Together they raised 5 children, sons, Roger and Chad and daughters, Shelly, Holley and Stephanie. Vera began working for Lucent Technologies, retiring as a Process Checker after more than 27 years of dedicated service. Her greatest joy however was her family. She enjoyed the everyday little moments in life and especially cherished her time with her grandchildren. Vera was an avid baseball and softball fan. She loved OU Softball and followed her granddaughter at all of her games. Her favorite baseball team was the St. Louis Cardinals and she made many trips to see them play. Vera was a crafty lady. She etched glass and mirrors and made pottery. She was a gifted quilter and enjoyed crocheting, and she shared her talents with her family and friends. Vera was a wonderful mother and grandmother, sister, aunt and a good friend. She will be dearly missed!

She was preceded in death by:

            Her husband,            Samuel Ezekiel Madden;

            Two infant grandchildren,            Dallas Carol Mayo and Alisha Nichole Madden;

            Parents,                     Joseph and Pauline Dover;

            Sister,             Margie Yeary and

            Brother,                     Robert Dover.

Vera leaves behind:

            Her sons,       Roger Madden and wife Barbara of Washington,

                                    Chad Madden and wife Stephanie of Goldsby,

            3 daughters,  Shelly Mayo and husband Greg of Goldsby,

                                                Holly Moore and husband David of Washington,

                                                Stephanie Howard and husband Mark of Purcell;

            Two brothers,          Joe Dover and Mary of Purcell,

                                                James Dover of Arkansas;

            Three sisters,           Ruth Madden of Washington,

                                                Carolyn Felton of Washington,

                                                Linda Bridwell and husband Bruce of Goldsby.

            Sister-in-law,            Betty Dover of Moore.

11 grandchildren, ­­7 great grandchildren and 1 more on the way;

Numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and a many other relatives and friends.

Graveside Funeral Services are scheduled for 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at the Washington Cemetery.

Send online condolences @ wilsonlittle.com