Helen "Lucille" Raley

Lucille Raley, 92, of Ramona, died Sunday, November 5, 2023, in Owasso. Lucille was born the daughter of Elbert and Bernis Seabolt on January 9, 1931, in Talala, OK. She was raised and educated in Ramona, graduating from Ramona High School in 1949. Lucille had fond memories of going to the local grocery with friends after school to buy a piece of candy. Lucille was playing basketball one day and a young man by the name of Don Raley noticed her. He offered her a ride home and thus started a 68-year love affair. They were united in marriage on March 4, 1950, and made their home in Dewey and later to Ramona where they built a home. Lucille worked for many years as a nurse’s aide at Jane Phillips hospital. She had many fond memories and favorite stories from that time. Once retired, Lucille and Don spent the first 10 years as gatekeepers for the Army Corps of Engineers. They loved to do things together and traveling was their passion. They undertook multiple cruises, including the rivers of Europe, trips to Mexico and one very memorable trip to Belgium to visit the grave of Don’s younger brother Raymond who was killed during WWII. Don was known for his volunteerism and wherever he was Lucille supported his efforts. She was the Ramona American Legion Post 334 Women’s Auxiliary President, and over the years helped organized many veterans’ parades and military honors provided to countless veterans at the time of their deaths. Lucille was also active in the Ochelata American Legion Post. They were active in the Home Extension clubs and she served as President. She also volunteered at the Claremore Veterans Home. Most of all she loved Don and never got tired of hearing him tell everyone she was the love of his life. Lucille is survived by her daughter, Donna Raley, and son, Ray Raley and his wife Faviola, brother Bill Seabolt and sister Lillian Workman; three grandchildren, Jason Raley and wife Jamie, Jennifer Randall, and Christine Haskell; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Lucille is preceded in death by her parents; loving husband Don; and three siblings. Lucille’s family will receive friends on Friday, Nov. 10, from 4-6 p.m. at the Davis Family Funeral Home & Crematory – Walker Brown Chapel, 918-333-7665, 4201 Nowata Rd, Bartlesville. Visitation will also be held on Friday from 10-8. Services will be held next Friday, Nov. 17, at 10 a.m., at the Ramona First Baptist Church. Services are under the direction of Carter Davis and the Davis Family Funeral Home & Crematory – Walker Brown Chapel. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com.

Helen "Lucille" Raley

January 9, 1931 - November 5, 2023