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March 26, 2025
Hazel Lucille (Lu) Vierling

July 24, 1944 – February 8, 2025

Hazel Lucille (Lu) Vierling, 80, of Checotah, peacefully passed away at home on Saturday, February 8, 2025. She was born Monday, July 24, 1944, in Checotah to Arley Lee Strome, Sr. and Florence Marie Stephens. She shared an amazing 62-year marriage with Johnnie Vierling.

A celebration of life service will be held at Checotah First United Methodist Church, 419 W Gentry Ave. in Checotah, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 1 p.m., with Pastor Mark Watson officiating. Following the celebration of Lu’s life, a reception will be held in the Memorial Hall.

In lieu of flowers or plants, to honor Lu’s generous nature, a donation to one of her favorite charities would be appreciated: American Diabetes Association, St. Jude’s Cancer Research and the American Heart Association.

Arrangements were entrusted to Gary Kelley’s Add’Vantage Funeral & Cremation Service of Tulsa.

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