Betty Hammons

Bessie Elizabeth "Betty"  Hammons, 92, of Wister, OK passed away Monday, November 20, 2017  in Wister.  Bessie was born August 17, 1925 in Poteau, OK to Randolph & Bessie (Self) Kirk.  She married Maurice Hammons on October 28, 1942 in Wister & they remained married until his death on August 17, 2005.  Betty traveled with Maurice during the early years of their marriage while he trained pilots in the Naval Air Corp during WW II.  They lived in several places in the  southeastern part of the United States during that time.  After the end of Maurice's time in the Navy they returned to Wister and began raising a family and spent most of their lives in Wister.  Betty was known for her wonderful biscuits and Kirk sister sandwiches.  Many delicious meals were enjoyed by family and friends over the years.  She was an avid camper and fisherman.  Many wonderful "fish fries" were enjoyed by all.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Hammons; daughter, Tracy Lou; son, Ted A.; grandsons, Jake & Justin; sister, Hattie Lou Rollins.

Betty is survived by daughters Maureen Hudlow and husband, Charles, Mary Qualls and husband Vernon;  son, Tom B. Hammons; daughter in law, Kathy Hammons; 7 grandchildren, Melinda O'Dell, Steven Hudlow, Scott Hammons, Christina Morgan, Candice James, Andy Hammons, Ashley Stacy ; 17 great grandchildren; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Friday, November 24, 2017 at Wister Faith Community Church (formerly First United Methodist-Wister) with Sam Walden officiating.  Interment  will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau.  Pallbearers will be Andy Hammons, Steven Hudlow, Caleb Stacy, Jeff Stacy, Jon Morgan, Carl Odell, Matt Mastrilli. Honorary pallbearer will be Chuck Tower. 

The family will be at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.