Stella Clela (Smith) Novotny

January 8, 1937 – June 5, 1998

Stella Clela Novotny, 61, Perry, died Friday, June 5, 1998, at Cushing, Oklahoma.

Born at Maramec, Oklahoma, on Jan. 8, 1937, she was the daughter of J. B. and Elizabeth (Alexander) Smith. She was a 1955 graduate of Perry high school.

She and Joseph L. Novotny were married on June 16, 1954, in Perry, where they made their home.

In addition to her husband, of the home, survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Danny Novotny and Bob and Sandy Novotny, all of Perry; and one brother, Clarence Smith, Hallett, Oklahoma.

Her parents preceded her in death.

Funeral will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Poteet Funeral Home at Pawnee. Graveside rites will start at noon Tuesday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic cemetery at Perry. Rev Kevin Devlin will officiate.