Elva Dene Fuller Fredricks was born on September 28, 1932. She died on November 21st, 2022 at age 90 years old. Ponca City was her home, but she lived near her daughter in OKC the last 3 years.

Living relatives are daughter Rhonda Layman and husband Gary, daughter Brenda Fuller, stepson Dennis Fredricks, and daughter-in-law Mary Fredricks. Grandchildren Robyn O’Rourke Pollman, Brian Fredricks, Kerry Carter, D.J. Fredricks, Kathy Weaver, David Baxley, Cherish Rogers, Kandi Davis. Great grandchildren are Nathan Pollman, Tristan Pollman, Julian O’Rourke Johnson, Trevor Carter, Taryn Carter, B.J. Fredricks, Kelli Fredricks, Dale Fredricks, Katie Fredricks, Lyssa Obrien, Frank Hanes, Kaylee Shelton,Wesley Baxley, Brooke Baxley, Sheila Baxley, Shaley Rogers, Isla Rogers, Aralynn Rogers, and Zoe Davis. There are 15 greatgreat grandchildren.

Preceding in death are her husband J.B. Fuller in 1976, and her husband Marion L. Fredricks, Sr. in 2000. Her parents Willie and Bertha Brewer; brothers Coy Brewer, Ralph Brewer, Herbert (Joe) Brewer, and her sisters Gladys Ramsey, Letha Hicks, Retha Moore, Goldie Martin, and Madgie Brewer. Stepson Marion Fredricks, Jr., daughter- in-law Geneva Fredricks, and granddaughter Jennifer O’Rourke Johnson.

Dene was born in Fifty-Six, Arkansas on Sept. 28, 1932. At a young age she moved to Ponca City, Oklahoma with family and attended school in Ponca City. This is where she met J. B. Fuller and they were married on January 19, 1950. When J.B. went into the Marines they moved to Camp Pendleton, California for two years. Upon his discharge they returned to Oklahoma and eventually built a new home and settled in Ponca City. In 1971 she opened Dene’s Stork Shop and owned it until she retired at age 55. She married Marion Fredricks, Sr. on November 11, 1977.

Dene was a member of the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce, Ponca City Mothers Club, and First Baptist Church. She was very active in her church and served in many positions during her 47 year membership. Dene was a Sunday School teacher and Vacation Bible School teacher when she was younger; later she was a Wedding Coordinator, Clothing Closet Director, Social Activities Director for her Sunday School class, and a great prayer warrior. You didn’t know Dene very long before she was asking if you are a Christian and inviting you to come to church with her.

Dene enjoyed sewing and made all of Rhonda and Brenda’s clothes as children. She loved decorating and the family laughed that she kept Hobby Lobby in business. After her retirement she loved traveling, including going on cruises. Dene was a great cook and enjoyed trying new recipes.

The love of her life was her little dog, Allie. She was once told she loved her more than she loved her daughter, her quick reply was a smile and, “well, I paid more for the dog.”

Services are at First Baptist Church, Ponca City on November 29th at 1:00 p.m. All friends, old customers, and family are welcome. Burial will be at Oddfellows Cemetery in Ponca City.

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church or The Alzheimers Association in rememberance of Dene.

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