Louise Askins Gordon

Louise A. Gordon, age 78 of Purcell, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020. Louise was born May 7, 1942 in Hamilton, Texas, the 4th of 6 children born to Hilbert Perry Askins and Ruth Belle (Winters) Askins. She was raised primarily in Post, Texas where she attended school. Louise's life changed forever when she met a young man named Bobby Paul Gordon. She was working as a waitress and he would come in for coffee. As chance would have it, one night while dragging Main Street, Louise stepped in front of his car, and the rest is history. They were madly in love and not too long after, on May 15, 1960, they were married. Bob followed his heart and surrendered to the ministry, and Louise followed hers and partnered with him. They Pastored churches in Texas and in Oklahoma for many years. Together they raised 3 children, son, Randy and daughters, Vickie and Debbie. In 1986, they settled in Purcell to be closer to their grandchildren. Louise worked for a time for First National Bank in Purcell, retiring as an Administrative Assistant. She stayed busy in retirement, tending to her flower garden, and working in the Church nursery. She was an avid shopper and she loved watching the QVC Channel. Her greatest joy and the reason she lived was her family; and she cherished her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a woman of great faith; an active member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Purcell, a wonderful mother and grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She will be dearly missed! She was preceded in death by: Her husband, Bob P. Gordon; Her parents, Hilbert and Ruth Belle Askins and Siblings, Nancy Johnson, Dilbert Askins and Gilbert Askins. Louise is survived by: Her children, Randy Gordon of Purcell, Debbie McLain and husband David of Purcell and Vickie Gee and husband Bobby of Purcell; Brother, Bucky Askins and wife Leona of Coolidge, AZ; Sister, Ruth Buckendorff and husband Dave of Redmond, OR; 8 Grandchildren, Micah Gee and wife Emma of Edmond, Alex Gee of Norman, Micaela Mitchell and husband Justin of Edmond, Morgan Stinson and husband Caleb of Guthrie, Joshua Gordon and wife Jana of OKC, Jacob McLain and wife Ashly of Purcell, Kelsey Jones and Husband Caleb of Tulsa and Carson McLain and wife Erin of Weatherford; 8 great grandchildren, Bennett, Raegan, Elliott, Remi, John, Kaci, John, James and 1 on the way, Rhett, and a host of other family and friends. Graveside Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at Hillside Cemetery in Purcell. The service will be live streamed on our Facebook page, Wilson Little. Send online condolences @ www.wilsonlittle.com.

Louise Askins Gordon

May 7, 1942 - May 11, 2020