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Thursday, October 1, 2020

Obituary - Jennifer Elaine Bacon March 30, 1979 – September 30, 2020

Jennifer Elaine Bacon

March 30, 1979 – September 30, 2020

Obituary of Jennifer Elaine Bacon

Tahlequah, OK- Funeral services for Jennifer Elaine Bacon will be held on Tuesday, October 6th, 2020 at 10:00 Am at Reed-Culver Chapel with Pastor Raymond Johnson officiating. Her family will have a visitation for Jennifer on Monday, October 5th, 2020 beginning at 2:00PM until 7:00 Pm at Reed-Culver Chapel. She will be laid to rest with her family at James Chapel Cemetery in Talihina , OK, following her funeral services. Online condolences for her family may be left at www.reedculver.com. Jennifer Elaine Bacon was born on March 30th, 1979 in Tahlequah, OK, the daughter of Robert Joseph and Zenetta (James) Bacon. She grew up with two sisters and one brother, Robbie, Andrea, and Marlena. Jennifer attended school at Tahlequah and then obtained her Bachelors Degree in Social Work. Jennifer was a wonderful daughter, sister, mother and aunt. She was kind, generous and always thinking of ways she could make someones life a little better. She was a woman that knew her own mind and had no difficulty expressing herself. She possessed a beautiful smile and shared it with everyone she met daily. When she wasn’t working, she loved being out doors, and liked working in her rose and mum beds. She liked to go to the river and spend the day relaxing with her family. She loved to cook and the family eagerly awaited her special holiday and birthday dinners featuring her mashed potatoes, cherry cheesecake, spicy corn and her wonderful lasagna. She adored her family, they were what made her happy. She was the proud mother of two sons, Kyle and Ethan, they were the world to Jennifer. She loved supporting them in all of their school activities. She was also fond of spending time with her nieces and nephews, Kyndall, Zoe, Valor, Marlena, Nigel Joseph and Taylan. A Christian by faith, she attended Swimmer Baptist Church and dearly loved her church family. For all the love she had yet to give and the life yet to explore, she was taken from us far too soon. The Lord called this very special woman home from her many labors on September 30th, 2020 in Tahlequah, OK with her loved ones by her side. She was 41 years old and will be greatly missed. She is preceded in death by grandparents, Joseph and Thelma (Wall) James, her mother and father, Robert and Zenetta (James) Bacon Sr, one sister, Marlena Bacon, one niece, Courtney Bacon and one nephew, Everette Torrez. Those left to cherish Jennifer’s memory include her sons, Kyle Bacon and Ethan Bacon both of Tahlequah, OK, and her brother and sister, Robbie Bacon and companion Halie Horton of Tahlequah, OK and Andrea Torrez and husband Bobby of Tahlequah, OK. She leaves behind her nieces and nephews, Kyndall Bacon, Zoe Bacon, Marlena Torrez, Valor Bacon, Nigel Torrez, Joseph Bacon, and Taylan Bacon, as well as many cousins and a host of friends and loved ones too numerous to mention.

PALLBEARERS
Allen Bacon
David Bacon
Nigel Torrez
Joeseph Bacon-Teehee
Bobby Torrez, Honorary
Robbie Bacon, Honorary

5 October

Visitation

2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

117 West Delaware Street
Tahlequah, OK

6 October

Funeral Service

10:00 am

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

117 West Delaware Street
Tahlequah, OK

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/tahlequah-ok/jennifer-bacon-9384895

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

117 W Delaware St.

Tahlequah, OK 74464

(P): (918) 456-2551

(F): (918) 456-0533

www.reedculver.com

Monday, September 21, 2020

Obituary - Stanley Fulton "Bud" Wilkinson September 4, 1946 – September 20, 2020

Stanley Fulton "Bud" Wilkinson

September 4, 1946 – September 20, 2020

Memorial services for Stanley Fulton Wilkinson, or “Bud” to his many friends and family, will be held on Friday, September 25th, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Reed-Culver Funeral Home. Tributes will be offered by the family that knew him best. Online condolences for his family may be left at www.reedculver.com.

Honorary Pallbearers for Bud include Larry Swim, Raymond Thompson, Mike Matthews Sr., and Ray Whitney.

Stanley Wilkinson was born on September 4th, 1946, in Tahlequah, OK, the son of Cecil Edgar and Ruby Marie (Willis) Wilkinson. He grew up with one brother and two sisters, Edwin, Kathy and Linda. He attended and graduated from Tahlequah High School. He then enlisted into the US Army and served his country honorably for 2 years. He returned to the Tahlequah area and began studies at NSU. He also started what was to be a life-long career in owning and operating convenience stores. In his last years working he served as the local Little Debbie man. He was the proud father of three daughters, Amanda, Candice and Cassie. Later he would also be the equally proud dad to four stepchildren, Jonathan, Jeremy, Tana and Tesha. Bud was a hard- working man. When the work was done and there was time to play, he could be found enjoying his wonderful collection of muscle cars, including his favorite 1969 Dodge Dart. Bud was very talented in the garden and raised beautiful vegetables, and shared them with everyone. If there was a furry friend with no home, they found a home safe with Bud. He didn’t care if they were canine, feline, goat, rabbit, or turtle, he cared for them all. He possessed a kind and loving heart and was always there to help his fellow man, with whatever he had and whatever he could do to make life good for them. He loved sports and his favorite teams were the Oklahoma Sooners and the St. Louis Cardinals. He was a handsome young man, with a deep voice, a ready smile, a wonderful sense of humor and quick wit. On May 28th, 2011, he took Angela Gaye Alcorn to be his bride. Together they enjoyed many wonderful memories of family gathering together, to celebrate a holiday or just a backyard cookout. He was the proud grandad of 24 grandchildren, and he was so proud of everything they accomplished or did in school. His health failed him and he passed from this life on September 20th, 2020 at the Muskogee VA Hospital, with those who knew and loved him close by his side. He was 74 years old and will be greatly missed.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Fulton and Margaret Willis and his paternal grandparents, Clark and Effie (Burris)Wilkinson, and his mother and father, Cecil and Ruby Wilkinson.

Those left to celebrate his life include his wife, Angela Wilkinson of the home in Tahlequah. He leaves his three daughters, Amanda Roberson and husband Thomas of Skiatook, OK, Candice Blackman and husband Johnathan of Tahlequah, OK, and Cassie Wilkinson also of Tahlequah, OK. His stepchildren include Tana Scroggins and Jackey of Tulsa, OK, Jonathan Lines and wife Kendi of Otis, OR, Tesha Holland and husband Derek of Fayetteville, AR, and Jeremy Lines and wife Maurissa of Brumley, MO. He leaves one brother and two sisters, Edwin Wilkinson and wife Carolyn of Tulsa, OK, Kathy Quay and husband Steve of Sand Springs, OK, and Linda Holcomb of Richmond, VA. Bud lives on in his 24 grandchildren, Samantha, Charlize, Tommy, and Shaelin Roberson, Makenzie Johnathan Jr., Michael, and Kaylee Blackman, Kaden, Kira, Keaton, Kaitlin, and Kyler Scroggins, Luke Norman, Sky, River, and Rayne Oldshield, Bowie, Dylan, Emma, and Adam Holland, Austin, Jared, and Hunter Lines. He leaves his Uncle and Aunt, Dean Willis and wife Charlotte of Coweta, OK, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends and loved ones too numerous to mention.

PALLBEARERS
Larry Swim, Honorary
Raymond Thompson, Honorary
Mike Matthews Sr., Honorary
Ray Whitney, Honorary

25 September

Memorial Service

11:00 am

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

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/tahlequah-ok/stanley-wilkinson-9372157

Saturday, September 12, 2020

Obituary - Raymond John December 18, 1953 – September 10, 2020

Raymond John

December 18, 1953 – September 10, 2020

Funeral services for Raymond John will be held Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 at 10:00am at Reed-Culver Chapel with Reverend Bill Pettit officiating. His visitation will be held Monday, September 14th, 2020 from 3:00pm until 6:00pm at Reed-Culver Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.reedculver.com.

Pallbearers for Raymond include James John, Koma RomanNose, T.J. Cummings, Mathew Cummings, Craig Cummings, and Benjamin “Dink” Cummings.

Raymond John was born on Friday, December 18th, 1953 in Farmington, NM. He was the son of Wilbert Sr. and Ida (Meyers) John. He grew up with five brothers and four sisters, Wilbert Jr., James, Alfred, Reuben, Hugh, Pauline, Betty, Marie, and Bertha. Raymond was the jokester of the family. He enjoyed a good laugh or fellowship with other believers over bible study. KNDN Navajo music could always be heard playing. From a young age, Raymond had a gift for sharing the gospel. He never missed an opportunity witness whether through song or word to his family and friends. During his time in New Mexico, his faith shown as a beacon and was a shepherd to the Navajo people. He held many bible studies and translated bible lessons into the Navajo language. His ministry would continue, even after moving to his home in Tahlequah. He was a faithful member of the Long Prairie Baptist Church. One of his most favorite places to be was church or a good gospel singing. Though he was a disciple of the word all his life, he proudly earned his minister’s license through Long Prairie and was always willing to step in to assist his pastor. Raymond gained his heavenly reward on Thursday, September 10th, 2020 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 66 years, 8 months, and 23 days. Raymond was a strong man of faith and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert Sr. and Ida John, his beloved wife Amy, and five siblings, Reuben, Hugh, and Marie Yazzie, and Bertha and Alfred John.

Those left to cherish his memory include two brothers, Wilbert John Jr. of Upper Fruitland, NM, and James John of Aztec, NM, and two sisters, Pauline McCauley of Farmington, NM, and Betty Cummings of Tahlequah, OK. He also leaves behind one granddaughter, Breanne Begaye of Rose, OK, as well as a host of friends and loved ones too numerous to mention.

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PALLBEARERS
James John
Nakoma RomanNose
Tyras Cummings
Mathew Cummings
Craig Cummings
Benjamin "Dink" Cummings

15 September

Funeral Services

10:00 am

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

www.reedculver.com

Saturday, July 25, 2020

Obituary - SFC Bobby Hunt Blair February 11, 1930 - July 23, 2020

SFC Bobby Hunt Blair

February 11, 1930 - July 23, 2020

Obituary & Service

No obituary.

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https://www.tahlequahfuneral.com/obituaries/Bobby-Blair-4/

Obituary - Kara Davis September 22, 1961 - July 24, 2020

Kara Davis

September 22, 1961 - July 24, 2020

Obituary & Service

No obituary.

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Friday, July 24, 2020

Obituary - Tammi Lynette Sims September 1, 1970 – July 22, 2020

Tammi Lynette Sims

September 1, 1970 – July 22, 2020

Funeral services for Tammi Lynette Sims will be held on Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Reed-Culver Chapel. Reverend David Wiens will be officiating. A visitation will be held on Monday, July 27th, 2020 starting at 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Reed-Culver Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.reedculver.com.
Honorary pallbearers include Wesley Dale Yeager, Cody Lee Yeager, James Matthew Sims, Riley Blakely, Jessica Lynn Yeager, Shelby Rose, Richard Rose, Stanley Rose, Travis Foster, and James Gipson.
Tammi Lynette Sims was born on Tuesday, September 1st, 1970 in Tahlequah, OK, the daughter of Stanley Richard and Karen Sue (Rice) Rose. She was the oldest of six children, Jennifer Ann, Wendy Sue, Richard Jacen, Rachael Elizabeth, and Mariah Leanna. Tammi was an amazing mother of five wonderful children including four sons, Wesley, Cody, James and Riley and her little girl, Jessica. When she wasn’t tending to the household, she could be found out and about the town, shopping, going to garage sales, or playing bingo. Tammi was a very happy lady who loved life just the way she found it. It was a very rare occasion to find her without a smile on her face. She had a very caring heart, always putting everyone’s needs before her own. That same love was shown towards her beloved cats, rabbits, birds, and her canine companion Dan. She absolutely adored her family, especially her grandkids. Some of the best memories were of family get-togethers for her favorite holidays, Christmas and Halloween. She was a very devout Christian by faith, and attended a variety of churches from Baptist to Pentecostal. It was on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020 the Lord called Tammi home from her many labors at the age of 49 years, 10 months, 21 days. She will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
She is now reunited with her grandparents, Marion and Annie Lee (Farmer) Rice and Orville and Vida (Long) Rose, one aunt, Nancy Duncan, one uncle, James Rice, and her beloved baby boy Dillon Ryan Yeager, who passed in 1991.
Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Wesley Dale Yeager of Oklahoma City, OK, Jessica Lynn Yeager of Springdale, AR, Cody Lee Yeager of Fayetteville, AR, James Matthew Sims of Springdale, AR, and Riley Blakely of MO. She leaves her five siblings, Jennifer Ann McHenry of Tahlequah, OK, Wendy Sue Foster and husband Travis of Peggs, OK, Richard Jacen Rose and wife Stephanie of Locust Grove, OK, and Rachael Elizabeth Rose of Locust Grove, OK, and Mariah Leanna Rose of Chouteau, OK. She also leaves her parents, Stanley and Karen Rose, and seven grandchildren, Caden Lee Yeager, Colby Dean Yeager, Chloe Grace Yeager, and Mason Raighn Yeager, Zaryan Dale White, Zakaryah Samuel White, and Zaiden Lee White, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends and loved one too numerous to mention.

PALLBEARERS
Wesley Dale Yeager, Honorary
Cody Lee Yeager, Honorary
James Matthew Sims, Honorary
Riley Blakely, Honorary
Jessica Lynn Yeager, Honorary
Shelby Rose, Honorary
Richard Rose, Honorary
Stanley Rose, Honorary
Travis Foster, Honorary
James Gipson, Honorary

27 July

Visitation

1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

117 West Delaware Street
Tahlequah, OK 74464

28 July

Funeral Service

2:00 pm

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

www.reedculver.com

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Obituary - Roy E Willmond February 14, 1940 - July 17, 2020

Roy E Willmond

February 14, 1940 - July 17, 2020

Obituary & Service

No obituary.

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Friday, July 17, 2020

Obituary - Geraldine Oreta Newhard May 24, 1926 - July 14, 2020

Geraldine Oreta Newhard

May 24, 1926 - July 14, 2020

Geraldine Oreta Newhard was born in Caney, Kansas on May 24, 1916, to Gerald And Leigh (Russ) Wilson. She departed this life on July 14, 2020 from her residence at Go Ye Village at the age of 104.

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https://www.tahlequahfuneral.com/obituaries/Geraldine-Newhard/#!/Obituary

Thursday, July 16, 2020

Obituary - Roy J Turner II June 10, 1979 – July 16, 2020

Roy J Turner II

June 10, 1979 – July 16, 2020

Funeral services for Roy J. Turner, II, or JR or RJ to his many family and friends, will be held on Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 at 1:00 PM at the Reed-Culver Chapel with Reverend Jason Gann Officiating. His family will receive visitors from 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Reed-Culver Chapel. He will be laid to rest at Agent Cemetery along with his family. Online condolences for his family may be left at www.reedculver.com. Pallbearers for Roy include Jacob Foreman, Jerrid Foreman, Shawn Budder, Eric Budder, Thomas Budder, James Wagnon, and Jordan Wagnon. Roy J Turner II was born on Sunday, June 10th, 1979, the son of Roy J. and Mozelle (Buzzard) Turner. He attended school at Lowrey and then graduated from Sequoyah High School. He was a busy man that made his living any way possible. He worked as a warehouseman just to name one. He was the proud Papa of two daughters, Amira and Isabella.. He was an avid outdoorsman, loved to go fishing, run dogs, and hunt rabbits. He liked to relax at night and watch a little TV, the Kansas City Chiefs were his favorite team and WWE wrestling was the best show ever. He had the ability to make people laugh and loved to pull pranks and joke. He was a gifted shade tree mechanic and was always listening to his favorite music, George Jones and Stevie Ray Vaughn. His daughters were his pride and joy and he loved listening to anything they had to say. He passed from this life on Thursday, July 16th, 2020 at the home he shared with the love of his life, Karen Bell. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Jaysen in 2004, grandparents, Easley Buzzard, Lydia Swimmer-Buzzard, and John and Sally Turner. He is also preceded by one sister Tammy Turner-Wagnon. and one brother Timothy ”Chooch” Turner. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Karen Bell of the home, his two daughters, Amira Turner and Isabella Turner both of the home, he leaves his mother, Mozelle, of the home ,his four brothers and five sisters, Felicia Foreman and husband Travis of Oaks, OK, Sally Budder and Rick of Kenwood, OK, David Turner and wife Glenda of Kenwood, OK, Maggie Jones and Ricky of Welling, OK, Steven Turner and wife Tami of Park Hill, Amanda Chuculate and husband Adam of Rocky Ford, OK, Matthew Turner of Tahlequah, OK, Lana Turner and companion Lance Nells of Teresita, OK, and Lonnie Turner and companion Misty Mankiller of Shady Grove, OK, . He also leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends and loved ones too numerous to mention.

PALLBEARERS
Jacob Foreman
Jerrid Foreman
Shawn Budder
Eric Budder
Thomas Budder
James Wagnon
Jordan Wagnon

20 July

Visitation

1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

117 West Delaware Street
21 July

Funeral Service

1:00 pm

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

Chapel
117 West Delaware Street
Tahlequah, Oklahoma 74464

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

117 W Delaware St.

Tahlequah, OK 74464

(P): 918-456-2551

(F): (918) 456-0533

www.reedculver.com

Obituary - Janita Lejean (Fields) Yanez April 1, 1979 – July 14, 2020

Janita Lejean (Fields) Yanez

April 1, 1979 – July 14, 2020

Graveside services for Janita Lajean Fields-Yanez will be held on Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Pumpkin Center Cemetery with Pastor Pat Moss officiating. She will be laid to rest in the family section next to her first son, Randall Huffman. Online condolences for her family may be left at www.reedculver.com.
Honorary pallbearers for Janita include James fields, Spencer “Hoss” Huffman, Landen Braden, Wyatt Fields, and John Lee Fields.
Janita Lajean Fields Yanez was born on Sunday April 1st, 1979 in Ventura, CA, the daughter of John and Cynthia (Starr) Fields. She grew up with one sister, Jennifer and one brother, James. The family relocated to the Tahlequah area and Janita graduated from Sequoyah High School in 1997, and decided on the medical profession of a phlebotomist. She earned a living for her family at WW Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah. The best part of any day for Janita was spending time with her children and family, she adored them. She was the proud mother of Randall, Everett, and Justus. Life was wonderful for Janita, she made friends everywhere she went. She had the smile that never stopped and the ability to make a room full of strangers her friends. She never stopped seeing the good in people. She loved sports, especially fishing, or yelling for her favorite football players, the Sooner and the Dallas Cowboys! She enjoyed covering her eyes to another episode of “The Walking Dead”, going out to catch a little singing or a little dancing, or just hanging out with her friends. It was all good. She was outgoing and bubbly, and always found a way to make you smile. Unfortunately, her life was all too brief, and Janita passed from this life on Tuesday, July 14th, 2020 in Tulsa, OK. She was 41 years old and will never be replaced.
She is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Tom Fields, Claudia Justus, maternal grandfather, Douglas Starr, and her first born son, Randall Huffman.
Those left to cherish her memory include husband, Scott Yanez, her son and daughter, her sister, Jennifer Johnson and husband Christopher of Ft. Gibson, OK, and her brother, James Fields and Companion Kortney Dobson of Hulbert, OK. She also leaves her mother and father, John and Cynthia Fields of Tahlequah, as well as many cousins and a host of friends and loved ones too numerous to mention.

PALLBEARERS
James Fields, Honorary
Everett "Hoss" Huffman, Honorary
Landen Braden, Honorary
Wyatt Fields, Honorary
John Lee Fields, Honorary

21 July

Graveside Service

10:00 am

Pumpkin Center Cemetery

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

117 W Delaware St.

Tahlequah, OK 74464

(P): 918-456-2551

(F): (918) 456-0533

www.reedculver.com

Obituary - James "Chief" Brian Hale September 20, 1977 – July 10, 2020

James "Chief" Brian Hale

September 20, 1977 – July 10, 2020

James was born to David Hale and Deborah K. Medicine Bear on September 20, 1977 in Claremore, OK.

Funeral Services for James or “Chief”, as he was called by his friends will be held 1:00pm, Monday, July 20, 2020 at Reed Culver Funeral Home Chapel with brother Gil Hooper, and brother Clay Buckner officiating. Burial will follow at Tahlequah City Cemetery in Tahlequah, OK. A wake service will be held at First Indian Baptist Church in Tahlequah, on Sunday, July 19, 2020 from 7:00pm until 9:00pm.
Pallbearers for James include Jeremy Sockey, Evan Cozad, Willie Cozad, Kevin Given, Chuck Bread, and Jason Brodie. Honorary Pallbearers will be, Mitchell McEloy, Sean McEloy, and Johnathan Knowles
James accepted Christ and was baptized when he was 7 years old at the Deep Fork Church in Checotah, OK. James attended Cherokee Elementary in Tahlequah. While attending there, James ran track and was known as the fastest boy in Cherokee County. He had out ran everyone by two laps and to this day, no one has broken his record. James went on to attend Tahlequah Jr. High and was very active in all the sports and well-liked by the teachers and other students. His activities continued on through Tahlequah High School where he graduated in 1996. After high school James went to college at Northeastern State University, then Oklahoma State University where he belonged to a Fraternity, finally ending up at Redland Jr. College where he played basketball. James and his friends loved to skate board. While attending NSU he and his friends worked on building the skate park in Tahlequah where the city pool used to be.
After college he moved to Alex City, Alabama and from there James made his home in Birmingham, AL. James worked as a production manager, and owned TF Productions. His job allowed him to work for many big names in entertainment, such as, Garth Brooks and His wife, and Clint Black, who also offered him a job as head of security. James turned it down because he didn’t want to leave Alabama. He also worked with WWF wrestling. He told his mom, Big Show was trying to get him to wrestle with them. This is only a few on the long list of entertainers James had worked with. He loved his work and had just begun writing songs, singing, and recording them.
James was a beloved son, brother, uncle and great uncle, he truly loved his other brothers and family.
Those waiting for him to join them at the heaven’s gate include two grandfathers; Reverend Billy Hale, and Floyd Moses, two grandmothers; Lucy Hale and Etta Mae Fixico and one sister; Juanita Sue Given
Left to cherish his memory include his father David Hale from Okemah, OK, His mother Deborah K. Medicine Bear, and step father David R. Medicine Bear from Tahlequah, OK, one sister; Regina Ann Given from Anadarko, OK, two brothers; Kevin Given from Denver, CO, and Sabin Given from Dadeville, AL, three nephews, four nieces, two great nieces, three aunts, two uncles and a host of other friends and loved ones.

PALLBEARERS
Jeremy Sockey
Evan Cozad
Willie Cozad
Kevin Given
Chuck Bread
Jason Brodie
Mitchell McEloy, Honorary
Sean McEloy, Honorary
Johnathan Knowles, Honorary

19 July

Wake Service

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

First Indian Baptist Chuch

304 N Maple Ave
Tahlequah, OK

20 July

Funeral Service

1:00 pm

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

Chapel
117 West Delaware Street
Tahlequah, Oklahoma 74464

For updates, please contact:

Reed-Culver Funeral Home

117 W Delaware St.

Tahlequah, OK 74464

(P): 918-456-2551

(F): (918) 456-0533

www.reedculver.com

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Obituary - Coeta M Webb June 5, 1935 - July 14, 2020

Coeta M Webb

June 5, 1935 - July 14, 2020

Coeta Allie Mae Webb, 85 years old, peacefully returned to her Heavenly Home on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She was the treasured wife and widow of Marion Franklin 'Bear' Webb. They lovingly shared 60 years of marriage before Bear's passing.

Coeta was the first born child of Thomas Dixon Spears and Philadelphia (Delphia) Mae Perry born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on June 05, 1935.

She attended school at Briggs, Tahlequah Public Schools, Mountain Park and Granite High School, where she graduated in 1953. Coeta worked in cafes, various clothing and grocery stores, including S and W Grocery, in which she was co-owner; and,worked as a cook at Camp Egan where the summer staff and summer campers lovingly referred to her as 'Granny'.

Coeta met the love of her life in Mountain Park,Oklahoma in 1949. They eloped July 07, 1955 after Bear returned from serving in the US Marine Corps, First Marine Division. It was then that their 60+ year love story began.

They were soon blessed with children Coeta Elaine Wilson (Ron), Bennie Thomas ( Lora) , Elizabeth Dawn Northrup (Marshal), Marian June Turner (Tim), and Paul Raedel(Jodie).
Coeta was blessed with a caring, generous nature and would put others' needs ahead of her own in many instances, without hesitation. Coeta demonstrated a great love for her children, grand children, and great grandchildren. She lovingly and patiently taught them to cook, bake, and sew. Little did they know they were being instructed by a multiple and numerous blue ribbon winner!

Coeta's quick wit, charm, sense of humor, and lively stories made for a joyful and memorable visit for all those she encountered.

She began singing gospel songs with her daddy while attending Wolf Springs church as a child. She would then later sing quartet gospel with her daughter's. Coeta had a beautiful clear tone, which strongly resembled the late, great Kitty Wells. Her voice could be heard throughout the house as a favorite song broadcast on the radio.

Coeta especially enjoyed tending her flowers and admiring their sublime beauty. Among her favorites were Irises, Rose of Sharon, and Marigolds. She loved wild roses and blue Oklahoma wildflowers.

Above all, Coeta consistently demonstrated an unwavering, steadfast, and true faith in the Lord. She faithfully prayed for her family, and relied greatly on the Lord as her Master Physician. She said," He's the best doctor I could have." She never had a surgery in all of her 85 years.And, up until returning to her Heavenly home, she still praised and thanked the Lord for the blessings of her life and family.

She was a pillar of strength and ready to greet and stand before the Lord. She was prepared to meet her 'Bear', her dad and Mom, brothers Tommy, Donnie, and Jimmy Spears: sister Gayle McCurley, all who preceded her Heavenly Return.

She leaves behind her five children and spouses, 12 grandchildren and 15 great grand children; sister Patricia Whiting, (Ron), Georgina Wilson; Erma Rogers(Ed); brothers Ron Spears, Denver Spears (Donna); Phillip Wilson ( Margie) ;sisters-in-law Carleta Spears and Patty Spears, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Viewing Saturday, July 18 from 9-5, and Sunday, July 19 from 1-6 at Green Country Funeral Home. Services are scheduled for Monday, July 20, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in the Green Country Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside dedication to follow at Manus Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to the Alzheimer's Research organization of your choice.