Dessie Owen

Dessie Owen, 105, of Spiro, OK passed away Monday, July 6, 2009 in Fort Smith, AR. She was born August 16, 1903 in Poker Bend, Indian Territory, OK. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Madison & Ida Lee ( Brown) Taylor; husband Jessie "Bob" Owen and son, Edward Madison Owen. Survivors include 2 daughters and son in law, Lois Baxter of Spiro, OK, Doris & Wayne McWaters of Shady Point, OK; sons, Albert Owen and Jesse Owen of Shady Point, OK; 11 Grandchildren; 20 Great Grandchildren; 16 Great Great Grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends. Services 11 am, Saturday, July 11, 2009 - Graveside at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, OK with Rev. James Hill officiating. The family will be at the funeral home from 5-7 pm Friday evening to visit with relatives & friends.