Friday, January 31, 2020

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Obituary - Henry "Hank" Don Wright May 15, 1952 - January 29, 2020

Henry "Hank" Don Wright

May 15, 1952 - January 29, 2020 
 

Obituary for Henry "Hank" Don Wright

Henry “Hank” Don Wright of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at the age of 67. Hank was born May 15, 1952 in Fort Worth, Texas to Henry H. Wright and Frances McGinnis Wright. He graduated from Carter-Riverside High School in Fort Worth in 1970. He attended Schreiner Institute and Howard Payne University, and earned a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Hank was commissioned as a Navy Chaplain in 1983, and assigned to the USS Seattle where he completed two deployments to the Mediterranean. He served in various duty stations including Coast Guard Support Center in Kodiak Alaska, Naval Air Station (NAS) Kingsville, TX, and NAS San Diego. Lieutenant Wright received numerous awards throughout his military career including the Coast Guard Letter of Commendation Ribbon, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with Bronze Star.
Following discharge from the Navy, Hank earned a Bachelor of Social Work from Northeastern State University and Master of Social Work from the University of Oklahoma while working as a Child Welfare Supervisor for the OK Department of Human Services. Since his retirement, Hank served as a board member for Cherokee Country Court Appointed Special Advocates (C.A.S.A.).
Hank married Becky Short Talbert in 1993, and they’ve been serving the Lord together ever since. As a uniquely blended family, Hank and Becky have a deep passion for restoring lives and healing brokenhearted people.
Hank had a significant positive impact on many lives. His passion for people stemmed from his love for God, demonstrated by his service in the church and community. He was a Sunday school teacher, member of the missions committee, church security team, and participated in numerous mission trips. Hank was proud to be a 10-gallon blood donor and an organ donor.
Hank’s hobbies included gardening, running, crosswords, Sudoku puzzles, home improvement, and restoration projects. Above all, he enjoyed every moment spent with his wife Becky, his children, grandchildren, and pets.
He is preceded in death by his father Henry H. Wright, and sons Todd Wright, and Jonathan Wright.
He is survived by his wife, Becky Wright of Tahlequah, daughter, Kelly and husband James Jennings of Krum, TX, son Andrew and wife Jessica Wright of Houston, TX, son Scott and wife Kate Talbert of McAlester, OK, son Josh and wife Samantha Talbert of Fort Worth, TX, sons Aaron, Nathan, and Jeffery Wright, and daughter Jaycie Wright of Tahlequah, OK, his mother Frances Wright of Keller, TX, sister Rogena Wright of Paradise, TX, brother Mark and wife Pat Wright of Shawnee, OK, grandchildren Allison, Brennan, C.J., Kyra, Aleyna, Livi, and Maliya, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Hank and Becky are both passionate about sharing the good news of Jesus and rescuing orphans around the world. In Hank’s honor and in lieu of flowers, you may wish to donate to Wright Ministries/ A.C.T. International to carry on their legacy. https://actintl.givingfuel.com/wright-becky
Family will welcome friends for visitation Friday January 31, 2020 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Green Country Funeral Home. Services will be held at First Baptist Church Tahlequah located at 201 Ron Rice Ave., Tahlequah, Ok 74464 on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 1 p.m. with graveside services directly following at Tahlequah City Cemetery.
 

Visitation

JAN 31. 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (CST)
Green Country Funeral Home Chapel
203 S. Ron Rice Avenue
Tahlequah, OK
 Green Country Funeral Home

Formal Visitation

JAN 31. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CST)
Green Country Funeral Home Chapel
203 S. Ron Rice Avenue
Tahlequah, OK

Funeral Service

FEB 1. 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CST)
First Baptist Church, Tahlequah
201 S Ron Rice Avenue
Tahlequah, OK

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Thursday, January 30, 2020

Obituary - Loita Pettit June 6, 1934 – January 29, 2020

Loita Pettit

June 6, 1934January 29, 2020

A visitation for Loita Pettit will be held on Saturday, February 1st, 2020 at Reed-Culver Funeral Home from 2:00pm until 6:00 pm. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.reedculver.com

Loita Pettit or “Ust” as she was known to her friends and family, began her life’s journey on June 6, 1934. She was the daughter of Jack Pettit and Bessie Bushyhead Mico. Loita enjoyed life to the fullest and never left any doubt about what she was thinking. Being a little rowdy, she was always willing to speak her mind regardless, which earned her the name “Jane Wayne” from her son. She loved her family and spending time with her grandbabies. Loita was a fabulous cook earning her yet another badge of honor, the “Cornbread Lady”. She was most famous for her chili and Mexican cornbread. When she wasn’t with her family or whipping up one of her amazing dishes, she liked to work on arts and crafts of many kinds, even her hidden talent of beautiful beadwork. This talented, spirited and very loved woman passed from this life on January 29, 2020 at her home in Tahlequah, OK at the age of 85. She was a truly remarkable lady that will be missed by all.
Those that went before her include her parents, one daughter, Lola McCombs, four brothers, Calvin Baldridge, Willie Baldridge, Thomas Pettit, and Everett Ray, three sisters, Cinderella Pettit, Lizzy Daugherty, Virginia Baldridge, and many nieces and nephews.
She is survived by one son, George White and wife Barbara of Locust Grove, OK and one daughter, Gail Davis and husband James of Tahlequah, OK. Her legacy lives on through her five grandchildren, Jacob White and companion Misty Heathcoat, Brandon White and fiancée Samantha Stokes, Leta Cleveland, Thomas Cheater Jr., and Don Long and wife Cheryl, five great grandchildren, Jeremiah Cleveland and wife Sierra Cleveland-Wise of Tulsa, OK, Gunner Cleveland, and Josie Cleveland, and Nathan and Logan Long, two great great grandchildren, Eva Smith and Braelyn Long, as well as many friends and loved ones too numerous to mention.

Services

  • Visitation Saturday, February 1, 2020




Reed-Culver Funeral Home
117 W Delaware St.
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(P): 918-456-2551
(F): (918) 456-0533


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Obituary - Joan Collins April 10, 1939 – January 28, 2020

Joan Collins

April 10, 1939January 28, 2020
 

Memorial services for Joan Collins will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 10:30 AM at Reed-Culver Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest wither family at Hendricks Cemetery in Tahlequah, OK.

Joan Teehee-Collins was born on Monday, April 10th, 1939 in Tahlequah, OK, the daughter of Monroe and Kittee (Adkisson) Teehee. She was born a twin to her brother John, and was raised in a family with five brothers and four sisters, Lucian, Burl, Marion, John, Sequoyah, Vera, Nadine, Shirley and Linday. She attended school at Chilocco Indian School and graduated. The most important job in the world to Joan was being a wonderful mother to her children, Teresa and Eddy. She was a wonderful homemaker who excelled in her cooking, there was no fried chicken better than hers, her chocolate cake melted in your mouth and everything she cooked was from scratch. She was an accomplished seamstress and made clothing, dolls, pot holders, blankets and even a giant stuffed bunny for her Cole. She loved arts and crafts and making things with her hands. Joan could raise vegetables with the best of them. There was nothing better than a day fishing, then frying up the catch of the day and enjoying with her family. Joan loved animals of all types especially her horse and her canine companions, making sure every member of the family had a furry friend to love. She possessed a really big heart and a smile that would light up a room. She was never too busy to help someone in need and would do what she could to help her neighbors. Time spent with her family was always precious to Joan, and she treasured every holiday and weekend with her family she had. She was a spirited woman who never stopped trying, and encourage her family, especially her granddaughter Cole, to keep trying no matter what. Her health began to fail her and she passed from this life on Tuesday, January 28th, 2020 in Tahlequah, OK. She was 80 years old and will be greatly missed.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Stephen and Frances (Riggs) Teehee, her Mother and Father, and her three brothers and one sister, Lucian Teehee, Burl Teehee, Sequoyah Teehee, and Vera Smith.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter and son, Teresa Wells and husband Ike of West Palm Beach , FL and Eddy Hathcoat of Tahlequah, OK. She leaves two brothers and three sisters, Marion Teehee of Tahlequah, her twin brother, John Teehee of Tahlequah, OK, Nadine Armitage of Beggs, OK, Shirley Bacon of Boswell, OK and Linday Rayon of Jenks, OK. Joan lives on in her beloved granddaughter, Cole Wells of Los Angeles, CA, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends and loved ones too numerous to mention.
 1 February

Memorial Service

10:30 pm
Reed-Culver Funeral Home
 
117 West Delaware Street
Tahlequah, OK



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Obituary - Carol Jean Winsett May 6, 1940 – January 28, 2020

Carol Jean Winsett

May 6, 1940January 28, 2020
Obituary of Carol Jean Winsett





Funeral services for Carol Jean Brown -Winsett will be held on Tuesday, February 4th, 2020 at Reed Culver Chapel beginning at noon, with interment to follow at Ft. Gibson National Cemetery at 2:00 PM. Carol will have a visitation on Monday, February 3rd, 2019 beginning at 2:00 PM and her family present from 7:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Reed-Culver Chapel. Online condolences for her family may be left at www.reedculver.com.
Marian Kay Noblin will serve as Flower Girl. The Pallbearers include the following, James Robert Hall, Cody Ray Winsett, Chad Albert Winsett, Jesse Gene Winsett Jr., James Turner Baird, and Jeffrey Wayne Hobbs. The Honorary pallbearers include Larry Dallis, Delbert Davis, David Ray Hobbs Jr., and Calvin Shane Hobbs.
Carol Jean Brown Winsett was born on Monday, May 6th, 1940 in Moody, OK, the daughter of Carl Herman and Clara Myrtle (Gardner) Brown-Harmon. She attended school in several areas including Lowery and Tahlequah, and grew up in a household with four brothers and two sisters, She completed the eighth grade, and then decided it was time to go to work, as times were really hard. She met and married the love of her life, Elmer Ray Winsett Sr. on May 18th, 1958 in Huntsville, AR. Together they would raise a family of nine children. There was nothing that made her happier than taking care of her husband, children and grandchildren. She was quite the cook, you haven’t properly been fed until you settled in to one of her famous friend chicken dinners, complete with light as air biscuits and gravy. Then you followed it all up with hot cherry or apple pie right out of the oven! She was gifted with a crochet hook and loved to make beautiful designs. She was thrifty and raised large gardens full of fruits and vegetables and the prettiest flowers. She sold her excess milk, butter and eggs she had on the farm at the farmers Market every chance she got. When all the work was done, Carol enjoyed a good puzzle, playing cards to all hours of the night with her family, and most of all, camping! There was nothing better for Carol than grabbing the sandwiches, the kids and grandkids, and heading out for a weekend of relaxation at Horseshoe Bend. Carols second favorite pastime, flying with Billy, and looking down at the tiny houses far below. Holidays were her favorite because she could gather the ones that made her the happiest, and spend time sharing a meal, and just being together. She would occasionally indulge in a casino trip, and liked people watching and just seeing them having a good time. Elmer passed in 1993 and she remained with her family until her health began to fail her. She passed from this life on Tuesday, January 28th, 2020 at her daughters home. She was 79 years , 8 months, 3 weeks and 1 day old. She leaves a void that will never be filled.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Harley Edward and Viney (Collier) Gardner and William James and Nora Lucretia (Hobbs) Brown. She is also preceded by her mother, father, husband Elmer, brothers Donnie and Calvin Brown, one grandson, two granddaughters, one great grandson, and one son-in-law, Herbert Gary Don Neugin.
Those left to cherish her memory include the her children, Jessie Gene Winsett and Margaret of Tahlequah, Elmer Ray Winsett Jr of Watts, OK, Lottie Earlene Wilson and husband Lloyd Wilson Sr. of Wagoner, OK, Barbara Sue Barron Of Stilwell, Clara Denise Watson and husband Michael of Keys, OK, Billy Wayne Winsett Sr. and wife Sara of Morris, OK, Linda Kay Hobbs and companion James Baird of Stilwell, OK, James Franklin Winsett of Tahlequah, and David Allen Winsett and wife Rhiannon of Hulbert, and one step daughter, Donna Sue Garner of Muskogee, OK. She also leaves two brothers and two sisters, Cloretta Lucile Laster and husband Vernon of Wagoner, OK, Coy Dean Brown and wife Darlene of Olatha, KS, Carlos Delbert Brown and wife Joyce of Kansas City, KS, and Clova Lu Berry and husband Richard of Pamona, KS. Carol lives on in her 32 grandchildren,54 great grandchildren, 1 great great granddaughter, , as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends and loved ones.




  • PALLBEARERS

  • James Robert Hall
  • Cody Ray Winsett
  • Chad Albert Winsett
  • Jesse Gene Winsett Jr.
  • James Turner Baird
  • Jeffery Wayne Hobbs
  • Larry Dallis, Honorary
  • Delbert Davis, Honorary
  • David Ray Hobbs Jr. , Honorary
  • Calvin Shade Hobbs, Honorary

3 February

Visitation

2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Reed-Culver Funeral Home
117 West Delaware Street
Tahlequah, OK

4 February

Funeral Services

12:00 pm
Reed-Culver Funeral Home
117 West Delaware Street
Tahlequah, OK
 











Reed-Culver Funeral Home
117 W Delaware St.
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(P):  918-456-2551
(F): (918) 456-0533

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Obituary - Alan Scott Bear October 31, 1963 - January 25, 2020

Alan Scott Bear

October 31, 1963 - January 25, 2020 
 Alan Scott Bear
 

Obituary for Alan Scott Bear

Alan Scott Bear was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma on October 31, 1963 to Glenda Raedean (Lefors) Ridenhour and Turner Bear Jr.
He passed away at his home in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on January 25, 2020, at the age of 56 years 2 months and 25 days.
Alan grew up in the Tahlequah area and was a 1982 graduate of Tahlequah High School. Alan enlisted in the United States Army and served during
Desert Storm.
He had worked at Job Corps for eleven years. He had earned his EMT certificate and then worked for the VA Hospital as an Endo Tech for 16 years before retiring.
Alan enjoyed the outdoors and had played ball in the Briggs Community. He enjoyed all sports and even had done skydiving.
He liked racing and had a put together a Jeff Gordon collection.
Alan was preceded in death by his mother Glenda Raedean Ridenhour.
He is survived by his son, Brett Alan Bear of Tahlequah, Oklahoma; parents, Turner and Joyce Bear of Coweta, Oklahoma; two brothers, Gerry and wife Becki of Little Elm, Texas, and Neill Bear of Tulsa, Oklahoma; his sister, Sara Lamb of Tahlequah, Oklahoma; granddaughter, Brooke Bear; several nieces and nephews; and many other friends and loved ones.
 

Funeral Service

Green Country Funeral Home
JAN 30. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CST)
Green Country Funeral Home Chapel
203 S. Ron Rice Avenue
Tahlequah, OK

Cemetery Details

Fort Gibson National Cemetery

 https://www.tahlequahfuneral.com/obituaries/Alan-Bear/#!/Obituary
 
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Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Obituary - Dewey Alberty March 30, 1926 - January 26, 2020

Dewey Alberty

March 30, 1926 - January 26, 2020 
 
Dewey Alberty
 

Obituary for Dewey Alberty

Dewey Alberty was born on March 30, 1926, in Sand Springs, Oklahoma to Samuel and Mary (Redbird) Alberty. He departed this life on January 26, 2020 at the age of 93 years, 9 months and 27 days.
Dewey lived at the Sequoyah Orphanage and Training School and at age 16 Dewey’s mother approved his entry into the United States Navy where he served in WWII and Korea. Following an honorable discharge, he attended Bacone College in Muskogee. Following his graduation there he enrolled at Oklahoma University where he earned his Sociology Degree.
Following his education years Dewey began working at American Airlines as a mechanic and he retired after 34 years of service with them.
Dewey Married Sue Ann Grigsby on February 2, 2000 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Dewey loved to play the harmonica. He enjoyed working with children and taught them about the bow and arrow.
He was a fan of OU, and in the years past he liked to golf.
Dewey enjoyed family and the time he spent with his grandkids.
He was a Christian and was active in the Elm Tree Indian Baptist Church.
Dewey is preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Mary; a daughter, Sue Ann Alberty; four siblings, Ahniwake Benge, Lucretia Alberty, Eugene Alberty. And John Alberty Fortune; and his first wife Maggie (Proctor) Alberty in 1996.
He is survived by his wife Sue Ann of the home; four children, James Alberty of Portland, Maine, Kristi Sayers and husband David of Portland, Oregon; David Alberty of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Ann Saunkeah also of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Sue Ann’s three children , Larry Brannon and Marcia of Broken Arrow, Jack Brannon of Tahlequah, and Brenda Champlin and husband Fred of Tahlequah; 16 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and sister Maxine Harshaw of Muskogee, Oklahoma; as well as many extended family members, friends and loved ones.
 

Funeral Service

JAN 29. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST)
Green Country Funeral Home Chapel
203 S. Ron Rice Avenue
Tahlequah, OK
 

Fort Gibson National Cemetery

https://www.tahlequahfuneral.com/obituaries/Dewey-Alberty/#!/Obituary

 

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Obituary - Gary Lynn Morris May 24, 1949 – January 25, 2020

Gary Lynn Morris

May 24, 1949January 25, 2020
 
 

On Saturday, January 25, 2020 Gary L. Morris loving husband, brother, father, and grandfather passed away at age 70 in Tahlequah, OK.

Gary was born on May 24, 1949 in Oklahoma City, OK to Bob Morris and Norma Slavik. He proudly served as a lieutenant in the United States Army and attended the University of South Dakota and UNO of Omaha, prior to marrying the love of his life Annie Morris in 1980 and raising their two sons. His greatest joy came from spending time with family, doting on his grandchildren, and cheering on the OU Sooners.
Gary is preceded in death by his mother, Norma, his father, Bob, sister, Teri, and nephew, Paul.
He is survived by his wife, Annie Morris of Tahlequah, OK, children Stephen and Clarretta Morris of Omaha, NE, Daniel and Cassandra Morris of Tahlequah, OK, grandchildren, Lilionna, Kaylee, Vincent, and Layla, and brothers Cliff Morris, Lewis Morris, and Albert Slavik, cousin, Janie Hemmingstad and a host of other family and friends.



29 January

Memorial Service

2:00 pm
Reed-Culver Funeral Home
117 West Delaware Street
Tahlequah, OK 74464


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Obituary - RUTH MAE PHILPOTT – age 66

RUTH MAE PHILPOTT – age 66 of Tahlequah, OK. CNA. Died Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020 in Stilwell, OK. 

Services Pending. 







Reed-Culver Funeral Home
117 W Delaware St.
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(P): (918) 456-2551
(F): (918) 456-0533


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Obituary - MELVADEAN WINSLOW – age 88

MELVADEAN WINSLOW – age 88 of Checotah, OK. Receptionist. Died Monday, January 6th, 2020 in Checotah, OK. 

Graveside services Friday, January 31st, 2020 at 2:00PM at Salt Creek Cemetery in Wilson, OK. 







Reed-Culver Funeral Home
117 W Delaware St.
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(P): (918) 456-2551
(F): (918) 456-0533



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Obituary - Blanche M Steeley April 5, 1929 - January 25, 2020

Blanche M Steeley

April 5, 1929 - January 25, 2020 
 

Obituary for Blanche M Steeley

Funeral Services of Blanche M. Steeley, 90, of Tahlequah will be 2:00 Wednesday January 29th, 2020, in the Green Country Funeral Home Chapel.
Officiating will be Audie Vaughn. Pallbearers are Jake Yandell, Danny Vincent, Christopher Girdner and Dennis McLemore. Honorary Pallbearers are Bruce Byars and Corey Parker. Interment will follow in the Tahlequah City Cemetery under the care of Green Country Funeral Home.

Blanche was born in Tahlequah, OK, the daughter of Hester (Scott) and Theodore “Wob” McKee on April 5th, 1929. She died in Tulsa, OK, on January 25, 2020.
Growing up in the Barber area of Cherokee County, Blanche was a 1948 graduate of Cave Springs. She began working in retail shortly after graduation. She had a 25 year career at Wal-Mart retiring in 1995. Her time was spent caring for and mothering her local nieces and nephews. To her family she was the equivalent of “Google” when it came to family history. Blanche would spend her quiet time doing embroidery, and listening to some classic country.
Blanche has been preceded in death by her parents Wob and Hester McKee; husband Albert “Dump” Steeley in 1981; two sisters, a brother, and a close cousin Juanita Philpott.
She is survived by three sisters, Coweta Ruckman, Bonita Fortney, and Betty Jo Corn; nieces and nephews, Paula Byars, Max Ruckman, Carla Casady, Kim Casady-Henley, Pam French and Debbie Yandell; 11 great nieces and nephews; two special great nieces, Alecia Vincent and Kristin French who helped care for her and her needs; and a host of other relatives, friends, and loved ones.
 Green Country Funeral Home

Funeral Service

JAN 29. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (CST)
Green Country Funeral Home Chapel
203 S. Ron Rice Avenue
Tahlequah, OK

Tahlequah City Cemetery

1251 W Fox Street
Tahlequah, OK, 74464

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Friday, January 24, 2020

Obituary - Glenda C Bradshaw March 27, 1944 - January 23, 2020

Glenda C Bradshaw

March 27, 1944 - January 23, 2020 
 Green Country Funeral Home

Obituary & Service

No obituary.

For updates, click here:
https://www.tahlequahfuneral.com/obituaries/Glenda-Bradshaw-2/#!/Obituary
 
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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Obituary - Lorraine Jeanette Grimm April 24, 1928 - January 17, 2020

Lorraine Jeanette Grimm

April 24, 1928 - January 17, 2020 
 
Lorraine Jeanette Grimm
 

Obituary for Lorraine Jeanette Grimm

Lorraine Jeanette (Ackley) Grimm, 91years old, of Tahlequah died on Friday, January 17, 2020. At the time of her death, she was residing in The Health Care Center of Go Ye Village, Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
Lorraine was born on April 25, 1928 in Topeka, Kansas. She was the first and only child of Vira Grace (Craney) and Loren David Ackley. When Lorraine was two months old the family moved to Herington, Kansas where Lorraine grew up. Attending and participating in the Methodist Church was an important part of the family life. Music was a vital part of Lorraine’s life. She began playing the violin at 6 and taking piano lessons when she was 7. During Lorraine’s high school and adult years, she and her parents took an active part in the Gideon’s International organization.
After graduating from high school, Lorraine attended and graduated from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. At this time, her parents moved to Joliet, Illinois to be closer to their daughter.
Following her college graduation, Lorraine became a loyal and active Wheaton Alumna. January of 1951, she began work for Gideon International in Chicago. A change of companies came January 1958 when she began to work for Scripture Press, Wheaton, Illinois. During her 40 years of working at Scripture Press, she held a number of responsible positions including being the secretary to 5 Scripture Press Presidents.
During her career years, she lived in Joliet, Illinois in her parent’s home. Lorraine and her parents were active in their church. Lorraine was an important part of the church music program. She sang solos, played the violin, and accompanied the choir on the piano. She was the church organist for 40 years and claimed that she wore out two organs.
Lorraine moved to Go Ye Village September 2001. She became an active volunteer serving on different resident committees. She was also one of the volunteer piano and organ players for chapel services as well as playing on a monthly basis for Special Care sing-time and Sunday afternoon service.

In October of 2010, at the age of 82 Lorraine married Willis Grimm who was also a Go Ye Village resident. Willis died August 2013.

Lorraine lived out her life giving of her time, talent , and resources to furthering the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Lorraine will be buried in Peabody, Kansas. A memorial service to be held at Go Ye Village. Date and time to be announced.

In Lieu of flowers any memorial gifts may be sent to the following:

Gideons International
P.O. Box 20197
Tahlequah, OK

Go Ye Village Chapel Mission Fund
Treasurer, Go Ye Village Chapel
1201 West 4th Street
Tahlequah, Ok 74464
 

Details are pending.

https://www.tahlequahfuneral.com/obituaries/Lorraine-Grimm/#!/Obituary

 

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Obituary - Betty Sue Hair October 10, 1938 – January 19, 2020

Betty Sue Hair

October 10, 1938January 19, 2020
 Obituary of Betty Sue Hair
 
Funeral services for Betty Sue Fodder-Hair will be held on Thursday, January 23rd, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Reed-Culver Chapel with Pastor Gil Hooper officiating. Betty’s family will have a visitation on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020 beginning at noon until 6:00 PM at Reed-Culver Chapel. She will be laid to rest at Swimmer Cemetery in the family section. Online condolences for her family may be sent to www.reedculver.com.
Pallbearers for Betty include Julian Franklin, Jorge Moreno, Elisha Buckhorn, Eric Moreno, Christian Hooper, and Alejandro Romero. Honorary pallbearers are all the nurses and staff of Cherokee County Nursing Center in Tahlequah.
Betty Sue Fodder-Hair was born on Monday, October 10th, 1938 in Tahlequah, OK, the daughter of William Gray and Florence Helen (Bird) Fodder. She grew up with her brother, Clarence Gray Fodder. She attended at Bacone and then Vinita, where she obtained her LPN degree. She married Alfred Franklin and together they had three sons and two daughters. She would later marry Raymond Hair in April of 1988 in Arkansas, and they raised their family .She was a dedicated nurse and caregiver. When she wasn’t working, she loved caring for her family, each child, grandchild and great grandchild was her pride and joy. They were always welcomed into her home with a hug, and the best fried chicken, chicken and dumplings, frybread, and her brown gravy was enough to make her light as air biscuits even better. She was constantly working on arts and crafts, doing beadwork, painting portraits, floral design, and making baby blankets, Bible covers, and baby car seat covers for everyone in the family. She was always there for her family, listening, giving sage advice, and loving each and every one. She was usually on the phone keeping up with all of the families activities, and always in the company of her canine companion, Dog. Betty liked yard sales, there was always a bargain to be had, and spending a little time watching Little House on the Prairie. A devout Christian, Betty was a member of Cedar Tree Baptist Church, and really enjoyed singing in the choir. Raymond passed in 2009 and Betty kept up with all of her activities until her health began to fail her. She moved into Cherokee County Nursing Home where she enjoyed her many friends and all the staff that cared for her. She went to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, January 19th, 2020 with her loved ones by her side. She was 81 years old. She leaves a large and loving family to remember her and her remarkable life.
She is preceded in death by her mother and father, her brother, Clarence, three sons, Danny Franklin, Hal Franklin, Ryan Bird, and Delaine Bird, her husband and one grandson, Jorge Moreno.
Those left to cherish her memory include daughter Karen Ballard and husband Gerald of Tahlequah, OK and her son, Alfred Franklin of Tahlequah, OK. She leaves seven grandchildren, Brian Bird and wife Chyla of Tahlequah, Sara Moreno of Tahlequah, Mandy Eubanks of Stilwell, Jimmi Buckhorn of Tahlequah, Julian Franklin of Tahlequah, Bethany Romero and husband Alejandro of Tahlequah, Melanie Lynn Franklin of Tahlequah, and Derrick Franklin. She lives on in her great grandchildren, Brina, Amy, Ashlyn, Caitlyn, Winter Dawn, Eric, Elisha, Talia, Tailor, Lilianna, RyanLee, and Rayden. There are also five great great grandchildren, Adalyn, Gabriel, Christopher, Adam, as well as many cousins and a host of friends and loved ones.

  • PALLBEARERS

  • Julian Franklin
  • Jorge Moreno
  • Elisha Buckhorn
  • Eric Moreno
  • Christian Hooper
  • Alejandro Remero
  • Cherokee County Nursing Center Staff & Nurses, Honorary

22 January

Visitation

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Reed-Culver Funeral Home
117 West Delaware Street
Tahlequah, OK 74464

23 January

Funeral Service

10:00 am
Reed-Culver Funeral Home
117 West Delaware Street
Tahlequah, OK 74464
 






Reed-Culver Funeral Home
117 W Delaware St.
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(P): (918) 456-2551
(F): (918) 456-0533


Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Obituary - Sherryl Kay Dawes July 10, 1953 – January 18, 2020

Sherryl Kay Dawes

July 10, 1953January 18, 2020
Obituary of Sherryl Kay Dawes

Sherryl Kay Dawes was born on July 10, 1953 in Tahlequah, OK and passed away on January 18, 2020 in Tahlequah, OK.

 

Funeral Services Friday, January 24th, 2020, at 12:00 PM at Reed-Culver Funeral home. Interment at Fort Gibson National Cemetery in Fort Gibson, OK.

Reed-Culver Funeral Home
117 W Delaware St.
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(P): (918) 456-2551
(F): (918) 456-0533









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Saturday, January 18, 2020

Obituary - Patsy Ruth Peters April 10, 1936 - January 15, 2020

Patsy Ruth Peters

April 10, 1936 - January 15, 2020 
 

Obituary for Patsy Ruth Peters

Patsy Ruth Peters was born in Dallas, Texas to Lonnie B. and Ethel Mae (Williams) Diggs on April 10, 1936. She was called home on January 15, 2020, at the age of 83 years 9 months and 5 days.

Patsy is preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie B. and Ethel Mae Diggs; a sister Doris Hope; and two brothers, Bradford and Tommy Diggs.

She is survived by her husband, Reverend Gerald A. Peters of 66 years plus; children, Sheryl Porter and husband Sam of Edmond, OK, Paula Lindemann and husband Dennis of Broken Arrow, OK, and Gerald Peters II and wife Sheila of Carnegie, OK; eight grandchildren, Aaron Porter and Chanda of Tyler, TX, Joshua Porter and Rachel of Sapulpa, OK, John Lindemann and Paige of Broken Arrow, OK, Grady Peters of OKC, OK, Lynsey Peters, Sydne Peters, Mory and Oakley all of Carnegie, OK; nine great grandchildren, Reece and Doak Porter of Tyler, Texas; Zeke, Chi, and Jet Porter of Sapulpa, OK, Mason and Kaden Lindemann of Broken Arrow, OK; and Kynlee and Myles Peters of Carnegie, OK; three siblings, sister, Betty Williams, sister, Linda Harris and Gale and brother, Bobby Diggs and Anita; and sister in law Peggy Diggs; as well as many extended family members, friends and loved ones.

In Lieu of flowers memorial donation in memory of Patsy Peters may be made to Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief or Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children / Foster Care at 3800 North May Avenue OKC, OK 73112
 
 

Viewing

JAN 19. 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM (CST)
Green Country Funeral Home Chapel
203 S. Ron Rice Avenue
Tahlequah, OK

Funeral Service

JAN 21. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (CST)
Oakdale Baptist Church
6400 E Hefner Road
OKC, OK



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