Erabelle May Dildine

Erabelle May Dildine, resident of Collinsville, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2010 in Tulsa. She was 85. Erabelle was born June 17, 1924 to John A. Kirkpatrick and the former Jennie K. McClung. She married James H. Dildine Jr. on June 18, 1943 in Santa Anna, CA. She worked as a Shipping Clerk for Color Graphics until retiring. Erabelle loved spending time with her Grandchildren. She also loved traveling and drove herself to most destinations. She was well loved and will be missed by many.

Erabelle is survived by 3 children, Gerald Dildine and his wife Linda of Skiatook, Patrick Kirk Dildine of Claremore, and Darla Davis and her husband C.L. of Killeen, TX; 7 grandchildren; numerous Great Grandchildren and Great-Great Grandchildren, family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband James; her parents John and Jennie Kirkpatrick; 4 sisters and 1 brother.

Visitation for Erabelle will be held Saturday, February 13, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 14, 2010 from 1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., with the family receiving guests from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. Both visitations will be held at Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home.

A Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 15, 2010 at Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Tim Odom officiating. Interment will follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Collinsville.