Oleta Kay Schooley's Obituary
Oleta Kay (Hazen) Schooley, age 71, of Topeka, KS passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016 in Topeka. Oleta was born on March 2, 1945 in Chanute, KS, the daughter of Oren William Hazen and Faye Lenora (Peacock) Pruitt.
Oleta married Donald Lewis Schooley on April 19, 1963 in Chanute and they celebrated 53 years of marriage this year. Oleta loved to quilting and when she was not quilting, she was spending time with her grandkids.
She worked in the banking industry for 32 years and was with Community National Bank for 19 years as Executive VP- Cashier. Oleta was a board member and president of the Chanute Chamber of Commerce. She was one of the founding members of the Chanute Main Street and also served as president and board member. Oleta was also a member of the Chanute Rotary Club, Business and Professional Woman’s Foundation and was an active member at the Church of the Nazarene in Chanute.
Oleta is survived by:
Husband:
Donald Schooley of Topeka, KS
Sons:
Derrell Schooley of Topeka, KS
David Schooley and wife Cynthia Roberts of Olathe, KS
Brothers:
Earl Pruitt and wife Carolyn of Chanute, KS
Roger Pruitt and wife Jeannette of Chanute, KS
Sister:
Earla Allen and husband Robert of Chanute, KS
Two Grandchildren:
Aaron and Tyler Schooley of Olathe, KS
Oleta was preceded in death by her parents and three siblings, Otheda Hartin, Leon Hazen and Lonnie Hazen.
A visitation will be held on Monday, October 31, 2016 from 5-7 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home Johnson Chapel on 101 N. Highland in Chanute. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Johnson Chapel in Chanute, KS. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Humboldt, KS. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Family request memorials to the National Stroke Association or American Diabetes Association and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 16 N Forest, Chanute, KS 66720.
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