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    Oleta Fay Letney

    December 29, 1938 - July 1, 2020

    Oleta Fay Letney, of Forney, passed away on July 1, 2020. Oleta was born Dec. 29, 1938 in Elkhart, TX to James and Annie (Williamson) Gray, both of whom preceded her in death along with her husband, John E. Letney, daughter, Patricia Jean Letney and grandsons, John Philip Smith and Jimmy Edward Floyd. Oleta was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Ola where she loved attending every chance she could. A faithful prayer warrior, Oleta made sure that the people she knew were covered in prayers of protection. She was a wonderful seamstress and the care and talent that she had was evident in everything she sewed. Her family was her life and she was a devoted mom, grandmom and friend to all who loved her. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, and gardening and her flowers were the envy of everyone. A beautiful woman inside and out, Oleta will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. She is survived by her daughters: Joy Christen and husband, David, Judy Letney, and Edna Leonard; grandchildren: Rachael, Adam, Christie, Amanda, T.J., Joanie, Jeanie, Dallas and Mary Ann; 24 great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren as well as several other extended family and a host of friends. A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00am,on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Max Slayton Funeral Chapel. For those wishing, memorials in memory of Oleta may be made to the St. Jude Children's Hospital at www.stjude.org.

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    Oleta Fay Letney, of Forney, passed away on July 1, 2020. Oleta was born Dec. 29, 1938 in Elkhart, TX to James and Annie (Williamson) Gray, both of whom preceded her in death along with her husband, John E. Letney, daughter, Patricia Jean Letney... View Obituary & Service Information

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