Martha Ocella Wynn Kaufman passed away peacefully Friday night after a long illness at the home of her devoted caretaker and loving daughter. She will will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She never raised her voice but one look from her would set you straight. She was a 1950 graduate of Reidland High School. Ocella was employed by South Central Bell Telephone Co. where she retired as a Group Chief Operator., She loved doing crossword puzzles and tending to her family.
She is survived by her children, Karla Pierce (Tim), Gayle Bennett (Don), Frank Kaufman (Teresa), seven grandchildren, Nathan Pierce, Kent Pierce, Patrick Kaufman, Brad Kaufman, Melissa Swain, Cory Bracey and Brandon Bennett; 13 Great-grandchildren, one sister, Brenda Houser (Jerry) and one brother, Gary Wynn (Jeannie) several nieces and nephews.
Preceding in death was her husband of 52 years, Buddy Kaufman; parents, Curtis Lee Wynn and Minnie Jackson Wynn; three sisters, Shirley Weitllauf, Patsy Chandler and Nettie Bowman and one brother, Billy Eugene Wynn.
Due to the Corona Virus services will be private with no public visitation. Graveside service only with immediate family.
Arrangements by the Lone Oak Chapel of Milner & Orr Funeral Home.
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