Bertha Elsie (Valouch) Prentice

Bee Valouch Prentice departed this life on January 19, 2015 in Norman at the age of 91.

She was born November 3, 1923, to N.J. and Mary (Hartman) Valouch at the family home on Cedar Lane in Norman, and attended White Mound School, Norman High School, and the University of Oklahoma.

She met her husband, Robert Edsall Prentice, during World War II and traveled with him during his Navy service.  After the war they returned to Norman for three years before moving to Midwest City where they resided for thirty years.  Bea was an active PTA member, serving in almost every office and chairmanships, including PTA President at Barnes Elementary and Carl Albert Junior and Senior High Schools.  She always participated in her children’s activities including Cub Scouts, Campfire Girls and Y-Baseball (scorekeeper).  She was a substitute teacher and secretary in the Mid-Del School system.

She and her husband enjoyed square and round dancing in numerous clubs in the area.  She was a gourmet cook, an avid Bridge player, and enjoyed singing with the Mid-Del Singers.  After moving back to Norman, she became a member of the CrossPointe Church where she sang in the sanctuary choir and attended the Believers Sunday School Class.  She dearly loved time spent with family.  Bee will be remembered most for her kindness to all and her great love of family.

Bee was preceded in death by her parents; husband Robert Edsall Prentice; three brothers:  Albert, Roy, and Robert Valouch; and five sisters: Lydia Fore, Bonnie Valouch, Martha Shanks, Nadine Stiffler and Aleta Bridges; son, Charles V. Prentice; daughter Cheryl V. Prentice; granddaughter Dawna Lynne Barr; and great nephew Timothy Houck.

Bee is survived by her daughter Denise & husband James Stubblefield of Norman; son Don & wife Randy Prentice of Texas; daughter-in-law Joanne Prentice Vassaw of Norman; nine grandchildren; Robert A. & wife Tracy Prentice of Norman; Ryan & wife Michelle Stubblefield of Norman; Eric & wife Tara Prentice of Edmond; Scott & wife Tanna Stubblefield of Norman; Jason & wife Angie Stubblefield of Moore; Janessa Reed of Pennsylvania , Christopher Reed of Texas, Nicholas & Julie Prentice of Texas; ten precious great grandchildren; Sarah Richardson; Ethan, Katie, Abigail, Autumn, Jordan and Greyson Stubblefield; Olivia, Julia & Cole Prentice; and many more nieces, nephews, relatives & friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her honor to the American Cancer Society or to the charity of your choice.

At her request, no services will be held.

Arrangements are under the direction of OK Cremation & Funeral Home, Oklahoma City.