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Bernice “Sue” Poole, 66, of Mannford, Okla., died on May 7, 2008 of small cell cancer.
Poole was loved by many in Wasilla, her friends said. She moved to Mannford about eight years ago, and was a Wal-Mart associate.
Her family said she loved her life in Mannford, her many wonderful friends and enjoyed many things there. She loved to listen to gospel music and Conway Twitty and Elvis.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Pam and Chris Ritala and their children Ryan “Rocky,” Timmy and Amber “Sunshine” of Wasilla; her son and daughter-in-law Eddie and Sharon Poole and their children Tyler, Shana, Logan and Abbey of Mannford; sisters and brothers-in-law Sandy and John Vineyard of Wasilla, LouEllen and Gene McClure, Carol and Butch Goff, and Betty and Joe Prine, all of West Virginia, and brothers Jimmy, Terry, Richard and Roger Satterfield, all of West Virginia.
Friends of Poole may contact Pam Ritala, who will host a memorial in June, at 376-7584 for more information.