Obituary for Donna Jean Mileham (Oates)
Donna Jean (Oates) Mileham, age 88, of Enid, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 in Enid. A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a future date with inurnment in Joshua Memorial Park Cemetery in Lancaster, California. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home, Enid, Oklahoma.
Donna was born to Leroy and Elsye (Rotramel) Oates on October 28, 1932 in Johnston City, Illinois. After graduating from high school, she attended college for a few years, then on August 13, 1957, she married the love of her life, Edward Lee Mileham. They had two children, Mark, and Denise. In addition to raising and caring for her family, she worked as a bookkeeper for AAFES and STS Tax service.
Donna is survived by her two children, Mark Mileham, and wife Joann, of Lancaster, CA and Denise Wishard and husband Brian, of Enid, OK, and honorary son Hank Morris and wife Michelle of Prescott, AZ; Grandchildren April and Chris Elliott, Cathrine and Brandon Archer, and Rebecca Mileham, and honorary granddaughter Brittney Resendiz; Great Grandchildren: Tabitha, Isabel, Hailey, Laci, Lillian, and Luke, and honorary great grandchild, Olivea. She is also survived by Brother-in-law Bink Mileham and wife Robin, and sister-in-law Sherry Mileham plus many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Elsye Oates; husband Edward Lee Mileham and brother, Orlie E. Oates.
Memorial contributions in Donna’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home serving as custodian of the funds.
Condolences may be made at www.ladusauevans.com.
Donna was born to Leroy and Elsye (Rotramel) Oates on October 28, 1932 in Johnston City, Illinois. After graduating from high school, she attended college for a few years, then on August 13, 1957, she married the love of her life, Edward Lee Mileham. They had two children, Mark, and Denise. In addition to raising and caring for her family, she worked as a bookkeeper for AAFES and STS Tax service.
Donna is survived by her two children, Mark Mileham, and wife Joann, of Lancaster, CA and Denise Wishard and husband Brian, of Enid, OK, and honorary son Hank Morris and wife Michelle of Prescott, AZ; Grandchildren April and Chris Elliott, Cathrine and Brandon Archer, and Rebecca Mileham, and honorary granddaughter Brittney Resendiz; Great Grandchildren: Tabitha, Isabel, Hailey, Laci, Lillian, and Luke, and honorary great grandchild, Olivea. She is also survived by Brother-in-law Bink Mileham and wife Robin, and sister-in-law Sherry Mileham plus many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Elsye Oates; husband Edward Lee Mileham and brother, Orlie E. Oates.
Memorial contributions in Donna’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home serving as custodian of the funds.
Condolences may be made at www.ladusauevans.com.