Obituary of Clara Tolison

Clara Tolison, age 74 of Idabel, passed away November 2, 2009 at Paris, Texas. She was born October 18, 1935 at Boswell, Oklahoma the daughter of Mose and Encey Brewer Tom. She was a lifetime resident of McCurtain County and affiliated with the Pentecostal faith. Clara was a very giving person who donated her time to assist the S.O.S. shelter for families. She loved to sew, quilt and work crossword puzzles, but most of all she enjoyed her time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Clara was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill Tolison; sons, Jimmy Dewayne Tolison and Herbert “Hoss” Tolison; grandson, Asa Dean Tom; 1 sister and 2 brothers. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Michael Dean and Becky Tom of Ochalata, OK; daughters and sons-in-law, Karen Sue and John Tijerina of Baytown, TX and Janice and Steven Strain of Valliant; brothers, Melvin Tom of Broken Bow, James Tom of Poteau, J.R. Tom of Idabel, Chris Tom of Louisiana; sisters, Lawanda Gragg of Idabel, Patricia Oden of Baytown, TX, Vanessa Tom of Clarksville, Betty Tom of Hugo; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-granchildren; special friend who’s love and generosity will never be forgotten, Betty Deramus; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.