Lois M. Hull Raymond

Lois Hull was born May 29th, 1925, in Wichita, Kansas to Myron Lynn Hull and Mae (Elliott) Hull.

She leaves behind her loving husband of 68 years, Louis "Tex" Raymond. The Raymond's met in June 1942 when they were both lifeguards at Sandy Beach, a local swimming hole in Wichita, KS. After dating for two years, they were married April 5, 1944 while Tex was on leave from Navy boot camp. The couple moved to Norman in 1957. In August 1967, the couple established Raymond Ranch, a facility for breeding, boarding and training horses. Lois was an accomplished equestrienne who enjoyed a career of training and showing Arabian horses.

Lois was a member of The Second Stage Players acting troupe, Norman Roundup Club, Leadership Plus, 4H Leader, Food for Friends Volunteer and First Christian Church for over 50 years.

Preceding Lois in death were her parents of Wichita, Kansas; and two brothers Myron and Everett Hull.

She was survived by her husband, Tex; sister, Dorothy Morris of Arlington, TX; sister-in-law, Betty Hull of Lee Summit, MO; and four children, Steven Joshua Blue of Maui, HI, Vicki and Lonnie Masters of Edmond, Mike and Tonya Raymond of Newcastle, Shauna Evans of Norman; six grandchildren, Cody Benton Masters, Jenny Marie Maxey, Bradley Ray Evans, Ryan Patrick Raymond, Lucas James Evans, Nicole Lee Evans; six great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Annamarie Evans, Tony Ray Evans, Tommy Evans, Tanner Benton Masters, Marie Addison Maxey, Annalise Chantay Masters; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

The family has suggested Food and Shelter for Friends, 104 W. Comanche, Norman, OK 73069 as appropriate for memorial contributions.

The memorial service for Mrs. Raymond will be 3:30PM Saturday, May 19, at Primrose Chapel. For more information on services, please visit www.primrosefuneralservice.com.