Alice J. Ely Colson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Alice J. Ely Colson passed away Dec. 20, 2017 in El Reno. She was born May 31, 1925 in Thomas, OK to Roy and Hazel (Fry) Ely. Ms. Colson was co-owner of Colson’s Lucky 13 at Ft. Cobb Lake and had worked at Bone and Joint Hospital in the insurance department. She loved to sew, make crafts, crochet, read, play games, and take care of her dogs. She enjoyed talking and visiting with people. Alice was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in El Reno. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Buck Colson; daughter, Denise Blaney; brother, Chad Ely; and sisters, Verna Taylor and Flora Unruh. Survivors include her children, Sharon Riggs and husband Warren of El Reno, Don Colson and wife Connie of OKC, and Damon Colson and wife Teresa of El Reno; son-in-law, Tim Blaney; grandchildren, Vicki LaFoe and husband Darren, Barbara Fennell and husband Rick, Jennifer Bloedow and husband Wayne, Janean Woods and husband Jack, Dustin Colson, Jared Colson, Caleb Colson, James Buford and wife Keitha, Ericka Colson, Jason Stinehart, Brian Stinehart and wife Stephanie, and Crystal Stinehart; 21 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren and one on the way; and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 22, 2017 at 10:00 AM at New Hope Baptist Church with burial to follow at Mound Valley Cemetery, Thomas, OK. Services are under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home.

Alice J. Ely Colson

May 31, 1925 - December 20, 2017