Monday, June 1, 2009

Mary M. Pickle

Mary M. Pickle, 78, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, May 30, 2009 at her home in Poteau. She was born June 23, 1930 to Wilson S. & Lois Agnes (Ford) Flanary. Mary was preceded in death by her mother, Lois A. Flanary Faires & father, Wilson S. Flanary; brother, Virgil L. Flanary & sister, Lora B. McDaniel and her husband, Herbert Norman Pickle. Mary served on the county election board; she was a member of the Democratic Women; worked for 32 years for Alltel; delivered meals on wheels for the Nutrition Center. She was a member of Southside Baptist church where she served in many capacities: going on missionary trips to Mexico & other places; assisting in the nursery; keeping children for parents during visitation; working in Vacation Bible School; serving on the food committee; going on many trips with Senior Adults; she bowled with the Women's bowling league. She was always the first to volunteer for any job. Mary was fair and honest. She laughed often and loved the grandkids, no one will ever be able to cook like her!! She was a wonderful granny and a die hard gardener and awesome cook. She is survived by her daughter& son in law, Norma & Chip Sutton of Glenpool, OK; sons & daughters in law, James & Judy Pickle of Paola, OK, Steve & Teresa Pickleof Poteau, OK; 9 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren; brothers & sisters in law, Larry J. & Joan Flanary of Fayetteville, AR;, Bill & Mary Kay Flanary of Kingsland, TX, Mary Gail Flanary of Grand Pairie, TX; sisters & brothers in law, Bonnie Gipson of Springdale, AR, Diana & Jim Parnell of Flowery Branch, GA, & Eva & Randall Smith of Sherman, TX, & Paul McDaniel of Poyen, AR. Services: 2 pm, Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Southside Baptist Church with Rev. Bentley Hill and Rev. Dale Rogers officiating. Interment in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK. Pallbearers will be Jerry Gregg, Dexter Haskins, Aud Balentine, Monte Thompson, Glendon Chester, & Bill Seale.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

We loved Aunt Mary very dearly, she was an angel to everyone who knew and loved her. She would always make you feel special and cook a wonderful meal for you. Aunt Mary is now with the lord and we all will see her again in heaven. We will miss her very much. May God Bless all of the family.
With love,
John & Miriam Patton
(Lora McDaniel's son & wife)

Anonymous said...

Mary was truly a great inspiration and role model for me.These last years of us taking care of each other and just her testimony by actions has changed me forever.When I say ,"Christ,make me like You.",I could just as easily be saying "make me like Mary", and I often do. Forever Changed,
Teresa Pickle

Anonymous said...

Mary was truly a great inspiration and role model for me. These last few years we took care of each other and just her testimony by actions has changed me forever.When I pray,"Christ,make me like You.",Icould just as easily say "make me like Mary".(and I often do. Changed Forever,
Teresa Pickle