Fay Aline Vincent

January 15, 1924 - March 19, 2010

Fay Aline Vincent died Friday, March 19, 2010, following a lengthy illness at the age of 86 years, 2 Months and 4 days. She was the youngest child of Elmer Belvin and Lottie Eunice (Stewart) Lyon. Fay was born January 15, 1924 west of Alva and lived her entire life in Alva and Woods County, Oklahoma. In November 11, 1940 she married Elby Tom Vincent of Freedom in Alva, Ok. This marriage produced two sons, Gary L. and Thomas E. A lifelong member of Alva’s First Christian Church, she was a faithful choir member until her illness. She was also a member of the women’s guild and served on many committees within the church. She was a member, holding offices and serving on several committees of the Nescatunga Arts Council and the Alva Chapter of the Twentieth Century Club. Fay was a wonderful mother and homemaker. For many years she served as office manager, assisting her husband in the insurance business. Mrs. Vincent was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, E. Tom, brothers Roy and Leonard Lyon, and a sister, Helen Christenson. She is survived by her sons, Dr. Gary L. and Kay of Pueblo West, Colorado and Retired Colonel (USAF) Thomas E. and Sandra of St. George, Utah. Surviving grandchildren are: Lee Ann (Stephen) Butler, San Diego, CA; Kate (Jerry) Adams, Pueblo, CO; Jeffrey (Laurin) Vincent, Berkeley, CA; and Samantha Vincent, Omaha, NE. Also surviving are great-grandchildren: Jolene (Andy) Ramirez, Zachary and Mackenzie Adams, and Willem Vincent. One sister, Frances Brown and one brother, Wade Lyon, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. PDF Printable Version