Lila Mae Junk
Obituary
Lila Mae Junk, longtime Tulsa resident, was born July 26, 1928 in Oologah, OK to George & Mae (Gibbs) Harris and passed away on January 27, 2023 at the age of 94.
Lila was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 60 years, John Junk; her daughters, Carolyn Norwood and Susan Junk; her sister, Wanda Jean Nelson; and her special cousin, Mary Ann Jackson. She is survived by her daughter, Gayla Junk; her grandchildren, Johnathan Norwood, Carrie (Jason Hedrick) Richardson, Anna Junk, Andrew (Sarah) Winningham, Adam (Tammy) Junk, and Harvey Crowder; and her great-grandchildren, Kayleigh Norwood, Abigail Norwood, Greyson Winningham, Korra Winningham, Cleona Fry, Nicole Junk, and George Fry.
Her funeral will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 3, 2023 at the Ninde Brookside Chapel, 3841 S. Peoria, Tulsa, OK and she will be laid to rest at Memorial Park Cemetery in a private family committal.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Lila’s name to Limbs for Life Foundation, 9604 N. May Ave, Oklahoma City, OK, 73120 or the charity of your choice.
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Tributes & Memories
Mrs. Junk was my Home Ec teacher at Monte Cassino and made everything about the class both fun and practical. I remember she organized a style show to end the sewing unit, so we really had an incentive to complete a decent outfit since we had to model it! This would have been in 1970-71. I remember Mrs. Junk as a caring and patient teacher who exuded warmth and joy. At our recent 50th year reunion several of my classmates mentioned her as a favorite teacher.
Susan Stackler
Mrs. Junk taught me Home Ec at Monte Cassino. I was in the Class of 1970. She was most helpful trying to show me how to sew. I was a much better cook than a seamstress! Gracious, fun, and lovely. You were special to us girls at Monte.
Donna Sposato Cannon
Mrs Junk was a tremendous influence in my formative years - a true gem!
Janie Murray- MC class of 1971
Mrs Junk was a counselor at Monte Cassino High School in the 1970’s. I was very close to her and always respected and admired her. She gave me a mustard seed for graduation in 1972. I still have it!
Mary Kevin McNamara
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Anonymous
Lit a candle in memory of Lila Mae Junk
Carol Stevens