Artie Bernice Stivers

           Artie Bernice Stivers, 91, of Howe, OK passed away  Tuesday, March 20, 2018 in Howe.  Artie was born January 13, 1927, in Poteau, OK to Charles & Hazel (Thayer) Hester.   She was a graduate of Oklahoma State University.  Artie was a retired elementary school teacher for 30 years.  Artie had  such a generous spirit, volunteering for many years for Project Compassion and at the Oaks Nursing Home.  She also spent many years volunteering in many projects at the First Methodist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Ross B. Stivers  (5/14/2004) & her parents.

          Survivors include her aunt, Rhoda Thayer of Ft. Smith, AR;  nephews, Jack Pebworth of OKC, David Esserman; niece, Linda Strang; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

          Services will be 10 am, Monday, March 26, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church in Poteau, with  Jim Cook  officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Bob Stacy, Gene Moore, Ronnie Blake, Carl Maxwell, Jeff Jensen and Don Britton.

          In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Howe Public Schools in Artie's memory.