Ramona Joyce Fousel

September 18, 1927 - February 22, 2023

Ramona Joyce Fousel was born Sept. 18, 1927, to Richard Roland and Marion Christine Areingdale in Ottumwa, Iowa. She departed this life Feb. 22, 2023, at the age of 95.

After graduating from Bowie High School, Ramona was united in marriage to her soul mate, Carl Edward Fousel in 1945, from this union were born two daughters, Connie and Christy. They lived in Bowie, Arizona until 1951. The family would then move to Oklahoma where Mona assisted her husband fulfill his dream of owning a farm with horses and cattle. Edward passed away at the early age of 51 and Mona was challenged to create a new life. Both daughters had moved out of the house, and she had to figure out what life would be like single.

She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mona had worked at many different jobs over the years including Ben Franklin Store, Kwikset, and Bristow Floral. She also volunteered in numerous groups including, BPW, the Alter society, Bristow Round up club, just to name a few. She was also a 45 year breast cancer survivor.

She was a creative, wonderful caring, mother who enjoyed sitting down with her daughters when they were young and playing dolls and helping them put on makeup. She also enjoyed gardening and painting.

She is survived by two daughters, Connie Moore, of Glenpool, and Christy Pitts, of Wagoner; one sister, Jo Ellen Piazza; one brother, David Areingdale; one grandson, Corey Moore, of Tulsa: two great granddaughters, Cora and Marlee.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Edward Fausel; parents, Richard Roland and Maureen Christine Areingdale, two brothers, Dean and Larry Areingdale.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Bristow Social Services food pantry.

Services are under the direction of Hutchins Maples Matherly Funeral Home.

Funeral mass will be held at 1:30 P.M., Friday, March 3, 2023, with Deacon Tom Loney officiating. Services are under the direction of Hutchins Maples Matherly Funeral Home.