Nora Austin Obituary (1941 - 2010) - Broken Bow, Oklahoma

Nora Jeannette Austin, a loving and caring mother, grandmother, daughter and friend, 69, of Broken Bow, went to be with her Lord, September 30, 2010, at her home in Broken Bow. She was born February 18, 1941, in Broken Bow, the daughter of P.A. and Pearl (Pratt) Potts. She graduated from Broken Bow High School in 1959. Nora was a poultry farmer, insurance agent, laborer, quilt maker and caregiver to the elderly during her lifetime. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, traveling, spending time with family and friends, but most of all she cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren. Nora worked hard to provide for her family and was a kind and generous lady. She loved to help others and strived to make life easier for those around her, even when she was in need herself. Nora truly left this world a better place than when she found it. She will be greatly missed by those whose lives she touched. She was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Melvin (Dude) Austin and her mother, Pearl (Pratt) Potts. Nora leaves to cherish her memory her father, P.A. Potts, Broken Bow; three children, Danny Camp and wife Vickie, Sulphur Springs, TX; Twila Minter and husband Tom, San Antonio, TX; and Hank Austin and wife Becky, Broken Bow; five grandchildren, Jonathan Minter and wife Amy; Amber Minter, Aaron Camp, Zachary Camp and Evan Austin; three sisters, Myrna Caplinger, Joyce Kay Meddock and husband Frank, and Neva Kegley; two sisters-in-law, Willa Dean Austin and Jeannette Austin; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.Memorials:In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established and contributions may be made to Caring Hearts Hospice: PO Box 820, Wright City, OK 74766 or McCurtain County Relay for Life.Cemetery:Interment will follow at Hochatown Cemetery.Visitation:The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 pm, Sunday, October 3, 2010, at Brumley Funeral Home, Broken Bow.Service:Services will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, October 4, 2010, at the Broken Bow First Assembly of God. The Revs. Melvin Baker and Bernard Escalante will officiate. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Nora Austin, please visit our floral store.