Glenda Gayle Allford, 78, of McAlester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at her home, with her loving husband and three daughters at her side.

The family will welcome friends for visitation on Sunday, November 3rd at Brumley-Mills Funeral Home from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Nov. 4th at 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of McAlester, with Pastors Randy Adams and Steve Dennis officiating.  Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gayle's grandsons.

Gayle Allford was born on March 15, 1946 in Vernon, Texas to Stephen Morris Davenport and Chlota Lee (Brandon) Davenport. She grew up in Chillicothe, Texas, where she graduated high School, then attended North Texas State University.  She was living in Tulsa when she met her future husband, Larry Allford, and they were married on August 17, 1974.  They made their home in McAlester where they raised their four children and took part in many community activities. She was a member of the First Baptist Church where she poured her love into the youth for many years. Gayle and Larry found their passion for serving others while opening their home for the youth. Over the years, their home became a place where everyone felt loved and accepted, making everyone feel like part of their family. In her spare-time, Gayle enjoyed gardening and decorating.  But her greatest joy came from being a devoted wife, mother and Gigi.  She was a very proud mother to Kim, Amy, Mona Gayle and Eric, always being there for them when they needed her the most, offering support, love, and encouragement.  She was an exceptional Gigi, a bonus mom to many and a great friend.  Gayle was a cherished member of the community leaving behind a legacy of kindness and strength.  Her kindness, generosity, and unwavering love touched the lives of everyone she met.  To know her was to love her and be loved by her.

Gayle is survived by her husband, Larry Allford; her 3 daughters, Kimberly Thompson, of Oklahoma City, Amy Owens and husband Greg, of McAlester and Mona Gayle Voss and husband Richard, of Coffeyville, Kansas; grandchildren, Jordan, Trevor, Grace, and Addison Gayle Thompson, Grant and Anna Owens, and Daric, Brayson, and Carsten Voss; great-grandchildren, Aspen, Jaxon, Jason, and Jettson Thompson.  Also, a sister-in-law, Linda Kay Deak and husband, Mike Deak, of West Chester, Pennsylvania, a brother-in-law, Ronald Allford and wife, Janis Allford, of McAlester.  And nieces and nephew, Diane Deak, Cheryl Furlong, Stephanie McCullough, Clint Allford, Christie Watson and Abby Allford.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen Morris and Chlota Lee Davenport; a son, Eric Allford; and a brother Gary Davenport.  Also, her father-in-law and mother-in-law, W.E. "Bill" and Ramona Allford.

In remembrance of Glenda Gayle Allford memorial contributions may be made to the OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center for Ovarian Cancer. Please make memorial gifts payable to OU Foundation/ Gynecological Cancer - Prevention, Dr. Joan Walker. Please indicate "In memory of Glenda Gayle Allford" on your gift.

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