Cora "Pat" DeLong, named after her paternal grandmother, was born in Coffeyville, KS on January 14th, 1930. Pat is preceded in death by her father Emuelous Soles, her mother Lora Ruth (Forth) Soles Heller, her brother Bob Soles, her husband Sam DeLong, and her son Jeffrey Noble. She is survived by her stepson Chris (Julie) DeLong of Tulsa, OK; stepdaughter Stephanie (Charlie) Bates of Catoosa, OK; stepdaughter Sigred (Richard) Watts of Havertown, PA; daughter-in-law Ceci Noble of Edmond, Ok; granddaughter Erin Noble of Edmond, OK; granddaughter Allison (Jason) Miller of Owasso, OK; grandson Dusty (Kat) Bates of Porter, OK; Houston (Tiffany) Bates of Porter, OK; Candice (Charlie) Garmel of Belmont, CA; granddaughter Samantha DeLong of Tulsa, OK; granddaughter Emma DeLong of Tulsa, OK; as well as six great-grandchildren (Riley, Caroline, Campbell, Atlas, Anthem, Nora, and a baby girl on the way). Pat believed in God and was a member of the Methodist church. Pat was so excited to see her husband, Sam, and her son, Jeff, in heaven.

After attending high school and community college in Coffeyville, Pat met her first husband, Charles, and lived all around the country. Tulsa became her home when Jeff was in high school. In Tulsa, Pat was a member and employee of the Tulsa area YMCA, where she met her life partner, Sam, playing racquetball. They married in 1980 in Tulsa and lived in a condo overlooking Lake Keystone. Sam was an ophthalmologist at the Warren Clinic, and Pat worked in his office. They enjoyed many hikes and camping trips in Colorado.

Pat was also a wonderful gardener, growing beautiful flowers and vegetables for many years. In her retirement, she volunteered at Laureate Clinic helping individuals with eating disorders. Pat was very social and had many friends over the years. She enjoyed going to performances at the Tulsa PAC. She also never passed up an opportunity to have tacos and margaritas with her loved ones. Pat was a joy to everyone around her and had plenty of smiles and laughs to share.

Pat peacefully reunited with her parents, brother, husband, and son in heaven on Sunday, April 9th in Owasso, OK with family by her side. A celebration of life will be held for her on Friday, April 14th at 11am at Trinity Woods Chapel (4134 E 31st St Tulsa, OK 74135). In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your local Meals on Wheels organization.

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