Varina Zaloudek passed away at the age of 100 and a private family wake service was held on Friday, November 14, 2014 in the Henninger-Hinson Chapel. The eldest grandchild, Cindy Zaloudek, moved her to a Tulsa facility in early 2013 and took excellent care of her.
Varina was born July 17, 1914 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee to John and Varina English and walked and rode to Oklahoma as a young girl. She married Eddie Zaloudek on April 21, 1935, and he died June 21, 1987. Eddie and Varina formed a farming and ranching corporation with their 2 sons and lived in the Kremlin area for many years. They also maintained a large herd of sheep for over 25 years.
They moved to Enid in 1967 where she worked at the Village Nook for many years and later at the Plant Patch. She loved to play golf, work in her yard and tend to her houseplants and rose bushes. She also cherished the numerous quilts and dolls she handmade.
She is predeceased by her sisters, Mary Coe Daniels of California and Charlotte Cougill of Indiana and daughter-in-law, Kay Zaloudek of Enid. She is survived by her sons, Jack Zaloudek of Enid and Tom and Liz Zaloudek of Kremlin; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Green Country in Tulsa with the funeral home serving as custodian of the funds.
Condolences may be made to the family online at www.enidwecare.com