Mora Kenyon

May 19, 1939 - August 7, 2020

Mora “Moke” Luella Kenyon, loving wife and mother, passed into the arms of our savior at 10:11pm, Friday, August 7, 2020 at the age of 81. She was born the youngest of ten children in Alton, Illinois on Friday, May 19, 1939, to Leo and Alice Swift Beneze. She began her lifelong nursing career early in life, taking such good care of one particular patient that he eventually asked her to marry him. Lewis Clinton Kenyon and Mora were married in Alton on October 8, 1960. They opened their hearts to a baby boy born April 29, 1970 they named Sean Michael Kenyon. Everyone loved Mora’s smile. Her enduring optimism and compassion for others brought joy to everyone who knew her. Mora had a passion for nursing and a particular fondness for working with the elderly. She loved her family and her work and wanted to help others as long as God gave her the strength. She enjoyed taking trips with her family, especially to the beautiful Ozark Mountains. One of her favorite pastimes in recent years was getting together with the ladies of Life Senior Services. Mora was a devout believer in Christ, always trusting in the Lord. Lewis and Mora have been active in their church, Dove Ministries, the past several years Mora is survived by her husband, Lewis Kenyon of Tulsa, and her son, Sean Kenyon of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by her parents and 9 siblings. A private memorial service will be held on Friday August 14th at 2:00pm at Dove Ministry Church in Jenks, Oklahoma. Memorial gifts in the name of Mora Kenyon may be sent to Dove Ministry Church at 2833 West Main Street, Jenks, OK 74037