Launa Faye Medlock of Stigler, Oklahoma passed away March 14, 2011 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma at the age of 78 with her daughters by her side. She was born October 29, 1932 in Stigler to Adam and Eliza (Jackson) Christy. Launa began school in Cass and went on to graduate from Stigler High School in 1952. After graduation, she moved to Tulsa to work and enjoyed being independent. She treasured the time she spent with her girlfriends and often talked of their "single" days. She married James Kenneth Medlock on October 17, 1953. She fondly recalled a time early in their courtship when he walked her home "all the way from town," and gently held her hand. After their marriage, Launa continued to live in Tulsa while Kenneth traveled for his job with the Kansas City Southern Railroad. They made their home in Stigler in 1957 when their first daughter, Debbi, was born. Launa went on to work for the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, and retired in 1990 after 27 years of service. After Kenneth's death in 1994, Launa continued to have a positive outlook on life. She loved to travel and took her family on many memorable trips. She enjoyed her close circle of friends, and thrived on the fun times she had with them. When she was "gallivanting around" with her two sisters, Amelia and Delores, people often had difficulty telling them apart. Launa will be remembered for her lively nature and teasing ways. She loved animals and was especially partial to dogs and cats. Over the years, she provided a nurturing home to many. Launa had moved to Bartlesville to be closer to family. She resided at the Sterling House. Launa was a proud member of the Choctaw Nation. She was the beloved mother of two daughters, Debbi Ary and husband, Terry, of Bartlesville, OK and Kim Wigger and husband, John of Naperville, IL; She was the oldest sister to Amelia Steen and husband Jim of Stigler, OK, Aglae Lawson and husband, Marvin, of Eucha, OK, Sandra Leonard of Pittsburg, KS; and cherished grandmother "Awma" to Jessica Ary, Kyle Ary, Adam and Jackson Wigger. She is also survived by her brother in law, Herman Medlock of Holdenville, OK and numerous nieces and nephews. Launa was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Kenneth Medlock; her parents, Adam and Eliza Christy; her three brothers, Gilmore Christy, Adam "Sonny" Christy, and Haskell Christy; and one sister, Delores Holloway. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 17, 2011 at Mallory Chapel-Stigler with Rev. Tommie Parker officiating. Burial will follow in Stigler City Cemetery under the
direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory of Stigler. Pallbearers will be, Terry Ary, John Wigger, Kyle Ary, Gary Holloway, Terry Holloway and Stanley Steen.