Donnabelle Oakley

Donnabelle Oakley, 88, of Kokomo, formerly of Burlington, died at 10:15 a.m. April 21, 2007, at Alterra Sterling House in Kokomo.

Born May 28, 1918, in Carroll County, she was the daughter of Walter and Lucille Crecraft Tenbrook. Her marriage was on Nov. 2, 1940, to Loren R. Oakley, and he survives.

A homemaker and farm wife, Mrs. Oakley enjoyed making noodles and gardening. She also loved to do church work and was a member of the Oakland Christian Church.

She was a graduate of Burlington High School

Surviving with her husband are two sons, Ben Oakley (wife: Peggy of Russiaville and Bob Oakley (wife: Janelle) of Burlington; one daughter, Donna Lou Barefoot (husband: John) of Lake Alfred, Fla.; six grandchildren, Stacy McCartney (husband: Mike) of Kokomo, Steve Oakley of Kokomo, Jeff Oakley (wife: Tara) of Crowley, Texas; Jason Oakley (wife: Christine) of Spokane, Wash.; Brad Engle and Bryan Engle, both of Cattanooga, Tenn.; and seven great-grandchildren, Amy Reed, Nick Reed, Blake Oakley, Ashtyn Oakley, Carson Oakley, Zachary Engle, and Dylan Engle.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold Tenbrook and Billy Tenbrook, her twin brother, Donavan Tenbrook; and a sister, Evelyn Gilliam.

Services were held Monday at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home, Kokomo. The Rev. Evan Strong officiated. Entombment followed at Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer Association.

Online condolences may be sent to www.stoutandson.com.