Lorene M. Chappell, age 91, of Guthrie, Oklahoma passed away July 29, 2015 in Guthrie. She was born on February 8, 1924 in Lamont, Oklahoma to Vernie and Clara (Naughter) Landis.

Lorene had lived in Guthrie much of her life, having moved in 1939 from Lamont with her family at age 15 . She was a charter member of Guthrie Christian Church. She graduated from Guthrie High School in 1942. As a young woman, Lorene received a provisional teaching certification that allowed her to serve as a school teacher during WW2. She was later employed in area school cafeterias for 23 years until 1973. She owned and operated "Ceramics by Lorene" for 25 years.

Survivors include her husband of more than 72 years Warren Chappell, her daughter Cynthia Clark and husband Charles of Guthrie, her son Clifton Chappell and wife Sara Jane of Edmond, son Randy Chappell and wife Ruth of Guthrie, and two sisters Eleanor Hoel of Guthrie and Norma Deane Jarnagin of Texas. Survivors also include seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren that she dearly loved as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. Lorene was preceded in death by both of her parents and her brother Lester Landis.

Services will be held at 10:00 AM, on Monday, August 3, 2015 at Guthrie Christian Church with Rev. Don Riepe officiating. Burial will follow at Summit View Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Hayes Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to: Guthrie Christian Church P.O. Box 789 - Guthrie, Oklahoma 73044.

Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM and Sunday from 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.hayesfh.com.