Lela Ruth Drum Obituary
We bid farewell to Lela Ruth Drum of Dallas, Texas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 24, 2026 at the age of 99. Lela touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Claude Powell and Ethel Powell; her husband Paul Drum; her son Lynn Dexter Drum; and her siblings, Jack Powell and Lois Brisendine.
She is survived by: her sons, Deryl Wayne Drum (Ann Drum) and Ferrell DeLane Drum (Tulio Martins); her daughters-in-law, Sherilyn Drum and Lyndah Drum; her grandchildren, Billy Drum (Laurie), Debra Smith (Andre), Tosha Matila (Tui), John Drum (Chelsey), Rebekah Drum, Ahndrea Gamboa (Christian) and Hayden Drum (Laura); her great grandchildren, Ryan Drum, Miles Drum, Sarah Drum, Blaine Smith (Jennifer), Chandler Smith (Callie), Alden Smith (Shelby), Devan Parker (Brad), Ashton Matila (Eylin), Zane Matila, Isaac Drum, Asher Drum, Valentina Gamboa, Luciano Gamboa, Ashley Drum and Ava Drum; and her great great grandchildren, Lily Drum, Tess Smith, Ella Smith, Jaxson Smith, Parker Smith, Callum Smith and Caytlyn Parker.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tipton Children's Home, P.O. Box 370, Tipton, OK 73570.
