IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Karen Neely Coody

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Nov 20, 1935 — May 30, 2019

Obituary

Madie Karen Neely (Coody) Fox joined her heavenly family on Thursday, May 30th, 2019 at the age of 83. Karen was born on November 20, 1935 in Pilot Point, Texas. As a newborn, Karen was welcomed into the loving home of David W. and Myrtle E. (Jones) Neely. She graduated from Bethany Public Schools in 1953 and was married to Don Coody on August 30 of the same year. Together, Don and Karen had three children: Denise Coody Brown, Richard David Coody, and Michael Douglas Coody. Karen turned a passion for antiquing into a business, opening The Silver Antique in the late 1960s. This business expanded and became One Silver Place, which opened its doors in Nichols Hills in 1972. On June 22, 1991, Karen married Ralph Fox. Ralph joined her at One Silver Place, where they both worked until they sold the business and retired in 2011. While Karen truly enjoyed her work, she also found pleasure in antiquing, sewing and quilting, and working in her yard. Karen is survived by her husband, Ralph; daughter Denise and husband Phil Brown of Piedmont, OK; son Rick and wife Dynese Coody of Waurika, OK; son Mike and fianc Pam Schleining of Edmond, OK; and stepdaughters; Diana and husband Vic Bentele and Lisa Fox. She is also survived by her four grandchildren: Allison (spouse Jeff) Henrichs of Okarche, OK; Stacy (spouse Cody) McLeod of Weatherford, TX; Jessica (spouse Michael) Cornelison of Ryan, OK; and Lucas (spouse Lauren) Coody of Lawton, OK, as well as step-grandson Ben (spouse Amanda) Perkins. Other survivors include 9 great-grandchildren, two nephews, and numerous other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents David and Myrtle, as well as her sister Diane Neely (McDonald) Altimore. Services will be held on Tuesday, June 4th, 2019 at 11am at The Chapel at Resurrection Cemetery in Oklahoma City, OK. Funeral Service Resurrection Memorial Cemetery Chapel Tuesday, June 04, 2019 11:00 AM 7801 N.W. Expressway Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73162
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