Lavon Steelman

Elouise Lavon Steelman passed away July 29, 2015 at the age of 87 in her home at Pocasset, Oklahoma. Lavon was born February 20, 1928, in the old Osborn School community, east of Amber. Lavon was the only child of Floyd Nathanial and Elsie Mae McClain. She attended Possum Hollow and Amber schools through the sixth grade, then moved to Pocasset, graduating from Pocasset High School in 1945. Lavon met the love of her life while in school at Pocasset, and she and Jack were married March 3, 1946. Lavon worked at the old Chickasha Cotton Oil Company until Jack returned home from the United States Army, moving briefly to Maysville, Oklahoma before returning home to Pocasset and establishing the dairy farm with Jack in 1956. Jack and Lavon operated the dairy for 50 years before retiring in 2006 to enjoy a slower pace of life. She is survived by: 2 children: Brock Steelman and wife Linda of Amber, OK; and Diane Abernathy and husband Bob of Norman, OK; 2 grandchildren: Tod Stephens and wife Mina of Abu Dhabi, UAE and Jana Steelman and husband Steve Thompson of Yukon, OK; 3 step-grandchildren: Kara Choate and husband Jeremy; Brooke Hayes and husband Jamie; and Megan Belford, all of Edmond, OK; 3 great-grandchildren: Summer Stephens, and Leena and Dezi Stephens; 13 step great-grandchildren: Hayden, Harper, and Harrison Choate; James, Presley, Georgia, and Lila Hayes; Christian, Brayden, and Stella Belford; Zachary and Samuel Krablin; and Will Thompson; 6 sisters-in-law and 1 brother-in-law; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Lavon is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jack, and grandson Brad Stephens. Lavon's family wants to thank the many angels who loved and cared for Lavon, allowing her to spend her last months in her home: Desma Givens, Andria Harris, Stormy Smith, Brother Johnny, and the other precious Lifeline staff; and Lavon's team of devoted caregivers, Debbie Cochran, Carolyn Tedder, Rhonda Price, Shana Farley, Christina Landrum, Haley Savage, and Diana Marzano. And lastly, "Thank You" does not begin to express our gratitude to Shila Love. Lavon and her family were so blessed by your gentleness, patience, and sense of humor. We know you genuinely loved Lavon (you are aptly named!) and we will always consider your family a part of our family.