Oleta Ludiker

Oleta Ruth Ludiker, 91, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest at 5:45 PM, February 15, 2011 at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin after an illness.   Oleta Ruth Roark was born November 10, 1919 the daughter of Wes Henry and Martha Adeline (Thompson) Roark.  She had lived in rural Seneca over 60 years and was a home maker. Oleta was of the Methodist faith.  Oleta Ruth Roark married Norman Ludiker July 9, 1940 and he preceded her in death in 1991.   Survivors include two daughters, Joann Armstrong, Seneca and Bobbie Jean Morris, Anderson; one daughter-in-law, Leah Ludiker; one sister, Mary Lou Sprague, Anderson; 9 grand children; 21 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends.  She was preceded in death by one son, Danny Ludiker; three brothers, Charles F. Roark, Johnny Roark and Wesley “Red” Roark and one sister Ruby Slagle.   Funeral services under the personal direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, February 21, 2011 at the Campbell-Biddlecome Chapel with  Robert Roark and Mike Roark officiating. Burial will be in the Neosho Memorial Park Cemetery with Rusty Ludiker, Ronald Armstrong , Robert Armstrong SR.,  Darrell Armstrong SR., Robert Armstrong JR. and Darrell Armstrong JR. serving as pallbearers.  The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 PM, Sunday, at the funeral home.