Algra B. Tackett

December 27, 2011

Algra B. Tackett, 89, of Poteau died Monday, Dec. 26, 2011, in Poteau.
Algra was born June 2, 1922, in Berlin, Okla., to Doc and Margaret (Clanton) Barfield. She was a homemaker. Algra was a restaurant owner. She was a member at Latham Assembly of God Church, a charter member of the Green Country Jamboree and a member of the Red Hat Society. Algra was preceded in death by her parents, Doc and Margaret (Clanton) Barfield; husband, Arlie H. Tackett; and sons, Richard and Stuart Tackett.
Survivors include her daughter, Janet Jordan of Midland, Ark.; son, Darrell Tackett of Palm Springs, Calif.; nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, numerous great-great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, with Rev. James Hill officiating. Burial will follow in Old Bokoshe Cemetery.
The family will be at the funeral home from 6- 8 p.m. Thursday to visit with relatives and friends.
Online messages may be left at evansandmillerfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home, Poteau.