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Eva Velma Jaye

Female 1902 - 1986  (83 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Eva Velma Jaye was born on 28 Jul 1902 in Kingston, Marshall, Oklahoma, USA; died on 4 Apr 1986 in Purcell, McClain, Oklahoma, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Velma E Yoakum
    • Residence: 1920, Hopping, McClain, Oklahoma, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Hopping, McClain, Oklahoma, USA

    Notes:

    Baptism: Southern Baptist
    Medical conditions: Alzheimers: Caregiver- Husband, Dennis A. Yoakum.

    Birth:
    Kingston, Marshall Co, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory

    Eva married Dennis Augustus Yoakum on 5 Oct 1918 in Rosedale, McClain, Oklahoma, USA. Dennis (son of Martin Miller Augustus Yoakum and Laura Alice Miller) was born on 8 Jun 1901 in Rosedale, McClain, Oklahoma, USA; died on 11 Jan 1990 in Wayne, McClain, Oklahoma, USA; was buried in Paoli Cemetery, Paoli, Garvin, Oklahoma, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. James Harold Yoakum  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jul 1919 in Rosedale, McClain, Oklahoma, USA; died on 26 Feb 2003 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA.
    2. 3. Geneva Wahoma Yoakum  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Oct 1920 in Rosedale, McClain, Oklahoma, USA; died on 3 Dec 2012 in St Anthony Hospital, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA; was buried on 6 Dec 2012 in Paoli Cemetery, Paoli, Garvin, Oklahoma, USA.
    3. 4. Dennis Jearl Yoakum, Sr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Oct 1922 in Byars, McClain, Oklahoma, USA; died on 4 Jun 2019 in Norman, Cleveland, Oklahoma, USA; was buried in Paoli Cemetery, Paoli, Garvin, Oklahoma, USA.
    4. 5. Dennisteen Yoakum  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Dec 1924 in Rosedale, McClain, Oklahoma, USA; died on 1 Mar 2004 in Mena, Polk, Arkansas, USA; was buried in El Reno Cemetery, El Reno, Canadian, Oklahoma, USA.
    5. 6. Bland Dale Yoakum  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Aug 1927 in Rosedale, McClain, Oklahoma, USA; died on 29 Aug 1927 in Rosedale, McClain, Oklahoma, USA.
    6. 7. Frankie VanDale Yoakum  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Aug 1927 in Rosedale, McClain, Oklahoma, USA; died on 9 Jan 1928 in Rosedale, McClain, Oklahoma, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James Harold Yoakum Descendancy chart to this point (1.Eva1) was born on 16 Jul 1919 in Rosedale, McClain, Oklahoma, USA; died on 26 Feb 2003 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Social Security Number: 440-18-5829
    • Residence: 1920, Hopping, McClain, Oklahoma, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Hopping, McClain, Oklahoma, USA
    • SSN issued: Bef 1951, Oklahoma, USA

    Family/Spouse: Linda Morris. Linda was born about 1920. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Geneva Wahoma Yoakum Descendancy chart to this point (1.Eva1) was born on 17 Oct 1920 in Rosedale, McClain, Oklahoma, USA; died on 3 Dec 2012 in St Anthony Hospital, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA; was buried on 6 Dec 2012 in Paoli Cemetery, Paoli, Garvin, Oklahoma, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Geneva W Blackwell
    • Residence: 1930, Hopping, McClain, Oklahoma, USA
    • Residence: 1972, Purcell, McClain, Oklahoma, USA

    Notes:

    Died:
    Funeral Services for Geneva Wahoma (Yoakum) Blackwell, age 92, are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Thursday, December 6, 2012, at the Wilson-Little Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the cemetery. Mrs. Blackwell passed away at St. Anthony's Hospital.

    Born in the Signal Hill Community near Rosedale, Geneva was the daughter of Dennis A. and Eva Velma (Jaye) Yoakum. Upon her graduation from Rosedale High School in 1938, she moved to OKC where she worked as a secretary in the public school system.

    On 6 Sept 1941, she married Troy Blackwell. During World War II, she worked at the Douglas Aircraft plant near OKC and then with John A. Brown & Co. During the late 60's and 70's she was employed at the University of Oklahoma.

    In 1956, Troy, Geneva and family moved from OKC to the Blackwell family farm east of Wayne. She resided here, working alongside Troy and their four children through the years, until failing health necessitated her moving to an assisted living center in Paul's Valley, OK in 2011. Further health challenges resulted in her move to Wynnewood, OK, nursing facility in the final months of her life.

    A member of the First Baptist Church of Wayne for over 50 years, she delighted in her children, grandchildren and extended family. She enjoyed cooking delicious meals for them and the many friends that came with them to her table.

    Preceding her in death were her parents; her infant brother Bland Dale and his twin sister, Frankie Vandale; her husband of 69 years, in 2010; her brother, James Harold, in 2003 and her sister, Dennisteen Van Wagoner, in 2004.

    Survivors include: one daughter and son-in-law: Carolyn and Jim Lester; three sons and daughters-in-law: Alan and Joleta Blackwell; Rick and Melonie Blackwell and Bob and Fonda Blackwell; one brother: Dennis J. and wife, Hazel, ; 2 sisters-in-law: Ludia Yoakum and Betty Cotten; 18 Grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and 7 Great-Great Grandchildren.

    Age at Death: 92

    Family/Spouse: Troy Blackwell. Troy was born on 23 Apr 1919 in Lexington, Cleveland, Oklahoma, USA; died on 14 May 2010 in Wayne, McClain, Oklahoma, USA; was buried in Paoli Cemetery, Paoli, Garvin, Oklahoma, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 9. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 10. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 11. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Dennis Jearl Yoakum, Sr. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Eva1) was born on 20 Oct 1922 in Byars, McClain, Oklahoma, USA; died on 4 Jun 2019 in Norman, Cleveland, Oklahoma, USA; was buried in Paoli Cemetery, Paoli, Garvin, Oklahoma, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1930, Hopping, McClain, Oklahoma, USA
    • Residence: 29 Jun 1942, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA; RelationToHead: Self; Occupation: Wilson And Co; Complexion: Light; EyeColor: Other; HairColor: Brown; Height: 5 10; Weight: 150; Age: 19
    • Residence: 8 Dec 1942, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
    • Military: 8 Dec 1942, Oklahoma City, Canadian, Oklahoma, USA; Age: 20

    Dennis married Hazel Cathryn Whitfield on 14 Mar 1942 in Purcell, McClain, Oklahoma, USA. Hazel was born on 17 Sep 1923 in Oklahoma, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Ellen Jearldene Yoakum  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Apr 1943 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA; died on 26 Apr 1943 in Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA; was buried in Paoli Cemetery, Paoli, Garvin, Oklahoma, USA.
    2. 13. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 5.  Dennisteen YoakumDennisteen Yoakum Descendancy chart to this point (1.Eva1) was born on 12 Dec 1924 in Rosedale, McClain, Oklahoma, USA; died on 1 Mar 2004 in Mena, Polk, Arkansas, USA; was buried in El Reno Cemetery, El Reno, Canadian, Oklahoma, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Also Known As: Dink
    • Name: Dennistee Vanwagoner
    • Social Security Number: 446-12-0237
    • Residence: 1930, Hopping, McClain, Oklahoma, USA
    • SSN issued: Bef 1951, Oklahoma, USA

    Notes:

    Medical conditions: August 2000, Mena, AR, Nursing Home: Alzheimers Disease

    Died:
    Dennisteen was the daughter of Dennis A. and Eva Velma (Jaye) Yoakum.

    She attended school in Rosedale, McClain Co., OK, and graduated from Capitol Hill High School and Draughns Business College, OKC.

    She married Raymond Van Wagoner and to this union was born a son. After her husband's death in 1969 she moved to Wayne, OK; became a member of the Baptist Church; and later married Raymond Murray.

    She was predeceased by her parents, her first husband, 2 brothers, James Harold Yoakum, of OKC, and infant brother Bland Dale, and his twin infant sister, Frankie Van Dale.

    Services were held at Yoakum-Damet Funeral Chapel, Purcell, OK, with her nephew, the Rev. Rick Blackwell, Chandler, OK, officiating, and six nephews serving as pallbearers.

    Dennisteen married Raymond Lynn Van Wagoner in 1950. Raymond was born on 19 Feb 1915 in Piedmont, Canadian, Oklahoma, USA; died in Nov 1969 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA; was buried in El Reno Cemetery, El Reno, Canadian, Oklahoma, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  Bland Dale Yoakum Descendancy chart to this point (1.Eva1) was born on 29 Aug 1927 in Rosedale, McClain, Oklahoma, USA; died on 29 Aug 1927 in Rosedale, McClain, Oklahoma, USA.

  6. 7.  Frankie VanDale Yoakum Descendancy chart to this point (1.Eva1) was born on 29 Aug 1927 in Rosedale, McClain, Oklahoma, USA; died on 9 Jan 1928 in Rosedale, McClain, Oklahoma, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Geneva2, 1.Eva1)

  2. 9.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Geneva2, 1.Eva1)

  3. 10.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Geneva2, 1.Eva1)

  4. 11.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Geneva2, 1.Eva1)

  5. 12.  Ellen Jearldene Yoakum Descendancy chart to this point (4.Dennis2, 1.Eva1) was born on 25 Apr 1943 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA; died on 26 Apr 1943 in Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA; was buried in Paoli Cemetery, Paoli, Garvin, Oklahoma, USA.

  6. 13.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.Dennis2, 1.Eva1)