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Ann Robin Southerland Canode

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Ann Robin Southerland Canode was born May 11, 1940 in Texarkana, Texas. She was the daughter of James Robin and Emma Lloyd Dodson Southerland. Ann passed away Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 at her home in Rogers, Ark. surrounded by family. She was 75 years of age. Ann graduated from Northeast High School in Oklahoma City, and was a graduate of The University of Arkansas-Fayetteville. Ann Southerland and Melvin R. Canode were united in marriage on May 1, 1965 in Oklahoma City, Okla. They had recently celebrated 50 years of marriage. Ann was a successful business woman and owner of In-Depth Profiles Co.; also she was a well-known pianist performing for local events, nursing homes and retirement communities in Tulsa. Ann loved to entertain, and her style and sense of humor were her trademark. She and Mel were members of South Tulsa Baptist Church. She served as Vice President of the Small Business Council of the Tulsa Metro Chamber of Commerce. Ann was a devoted member and past president of Zeta Tau Alpha Alumni Association. She also served as Vice President of Board for Metro Christian Academy and was a member of The University of Arkansas Alumni Association. Ann was a devout Christian, loving wife, mother, big sister and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include husband, Melvin R. Canode for 50 years; son Melvin Ray Canode Jr. and his wife Michelle Canode; grandchildren Evan, Parker, and Davis Canode; sisters, Lucile S. McDonald (Bloomington, Ind.) and Lisa S. Light (Midwest City, Okla.); nephews Ryan N. Burke (Indianapolis Ind.) and Richard D. Taylor (Choctaw, Okla.). Love and sympathy may take the form of a donation to Day Spring Villa, P.O. Box 1588, Sand Springs, Okla. 74036. Attn. Wilma Lively. (918) 245-4075. A time of viewing and visitation with Ann's family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015 at Bixby Funeral Service. A funeral service for Ann has been scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015 at South Tulsa Baptist Church, Tulsa, Okla. Please share your memories of Ann with the family by clicking on the Ultimate Tributes Icon at www.bixbyfuneralservice.com.

Published October 18, 2015

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