LaRue A. Coover

On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, LaRue Alene Ford Coover went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ. She passed away in her home. Her devoted husband and caregiver, Jim, was by her side, as well as her three devoted daughters and a grandson, Adam. LaRue was born April 27,1932 in Oklahoma City at Saint Anthony Hospital. All three of her daughters were also born at Saint Anthony Hospital. LaRue's parents were Dudley Ford and Erma Brown Ford. LaRue attended Horace Mann Grade School in Oklahoma City and later attended Britton Jr. & Sr. High School. She graduated in the first senior class from the new John Marshall High School in 1950. LaRue was a stay-at-home mother for her three daughters until their teenage years. After graduating from high school, her intention was to be a licensed nurse, but instead, she married Jim and had a family. She later worked for two different doctors and performed all the duties of a doctor's assistant. LaRue became a Christian in her youth. She personally knew the great love of God and believed Christ died for her sins to receive forgiveness and salvation of her life for eternity. LaRue knew she was flawed but redeemed, she lived her life in a manner testifying the way of Jesus. Her relationships were defined by her loving kindness and intentional presence. She lived with perseverance and hope and chose restoration and reconciliation. She loved unconditionally. Her life was a beautiful testament. LaRue was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Oklahoma City but later joined the Britton United Methodist Church. While following Jim on his career moves, she was a member of five different United Methodist Churches and was regularly active in all of them. She was an active member of United Methodist Women and a Sunday School Teacher at all of them. She was a member of Asbury Church in Tulsa for the past 55 years. Throughout LaRue's years in Tulsa she enjoyed volunteering at St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary and the Red Cross, giving time and service from the goodness of her heart to the community. LaRue enjoyed participating in the Garden Club at Tulsa Rose Garden and playing in bridge clubs with her friends. LaRue gave time to her daughter's activities as a girl scout leader in their young years, a cheer sponsor at Byrd Junior High and a parent volunteer at church youth group. LaRue was an active participant in the lives of all her grandchildren and broke many pairs of glasses while playing basketball, soccer, football and baseball with them. She also played all the board games and card games. LaRue is survived by her husband, James Coover and three loving daughters, Donna Swords, Patti Griffin, and Jan Gregston and husband Mark. She was a loving grandmother to six grandchildren: Michael Griffin and wife Aimee, Tommy Griffin and wife Erica, Melissa Nelson and husband Blake, Adam Gregston and wife Nicole, Johnny Swords and Jerad Swords. Nine great grandchildren; Micah Griffin and her partner Clint Morgan, Alex Trompler, Sara Johnson and her husband Austin, Maile Nelson, Eli Griffin, Macie Nelson, Kasey Griffin, Chase Gregston and Carter Gregston. Three great-great-grandchildren; Roman Revels, Zoey Morgan and Elsie LaRue Morgan. She is also survived by her brother Neil Ford and wife Carol, as well as a multitude of cousins, nieces and nephews. If you would like to make a donation in LaRue Coover's name, in lieu of flowers, the family would like to suggest The Alzheimer's Association or Heartlight Ministries. Memorial Service will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, June 27, 2023 Asbury Church, 6767 S. Mingo, Tulsa, OK. Moore's Southlawn 918-663-2233

LaRue A. Coover

April 27, 1932 - June 6, 2023