Halli Rae Tessmann

Danny and Tonda (James) Miner had waited 10 years for the true blessing of their lives, and she arrived September 23, 1985, McKala Le Miner. Of all of her accomplishments in school being a cheerleader and a member of the competition squad was the highlight of high school. McKala graduated from Pawnee High School in 2004, receiving a cosmetology license from Meridian Technology one year later. McKala enjoyed owning her own salon and serving her clients. Anyone that knew McKala her creativity realized she had found her true love in being able to use her many talents in the flower shop with the perfect “Boss”. McKala and J.D. Tessmann were married September 13, 2008 and they too were blessed with a beautiful daughter, Halli Rae Tessmann on June 4, 2009. Halli brought joy and life to everyone she touched. The highlight of her week was attending Stillwater Bible Church. She loved to sing and dance. She also very much enjoyed her gymnastic classes and most importantly cheerleading with her mom as her coach. Halli was such an outstanding vibrant girl who was never afraid to express her attitude with gusto, in her hot pink heels. Halli went to be with our Lord on Friday October 24, 2014 Hand in hand they came back to bring her momma to be with her in heaven for all eternity Saturday, October 25, 2014 McKala is survived by her parents Danny and Tonda(James) Miner; Grandparents Nana and late PaPa, Lorraine and Jr. James, of Pawnee; Nana Miner and late PaPa Miner, Martha and Burton Miner, of Ponca City; Great-Great Grandma Sullivan; and a host of other Family. Halli Rae Tessmann is survived by her father, J.D.Tessmann; Grandparents Nana and PaPa, Tonda and Danny Miner; Nene Janet and late PePaw Doug Tessmann; Great Grandparents Granny and late PaPa Lorraine and Jr James; Nana Miner and late PaPa Miner Martha and Burton Miner; Papa Tom and late Granny Tom and Loa-Lee Creager; NaNa T and PaPa T Richard and Barbara Tessmann and host of other family. Services will be held Saturday, November 1, 2:00 p.m. at First Christian Church of Pawnee. Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Poteet Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to Stillwater Bible Church, building fund, in memory of McKala and Halli, P. O. Box 1687, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076.