Winona Faye Bohannon

  Winona Faye Bohannon, 86, of Purcell, OK (formerly of  Howe) passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018 in OKC.  Winona was born June 18, 1932 in Wister, OK to Travis & Addie (Lucas) McCarver.  She had a Masters Degree from Southeastern State University.     

     Winona spent her life teaching and was  "Mama Bo" to hundreds of students at Howe High School.  She loved sharing her knowledge with those around her, whether it was a tasty recipe, a sewing tip, or a life lesson. She was an excellent cook and a wonderful seamstress who never met a stranger anywhere she went.  She loved sharing her faith through her example of kindness and encouragement.  She enjoyed watching sports of any kind but especially OSU Cowboys and OU Sooner football, OKC Thunder basketball, and following the Howe Lions basketball teams.  Her greatest love was being "Nonnie" to Kristen and Zac who will miss her dearly but will cherish their memories of baking and cooking meals with her.  Winona loved her family, her ladies at Westbrook Gardens, and people everywhere and will be missed by many but we celebrate knowing she is whole again; probably talking about her children, grandchildren or Annabelle to those who were waiting for her.  We celebrate a life full of love and happiness we shared with her. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Minter Bohannon; brothers, Bryan & Robert McCarver & nephews, Keith & Daniel McCarver.

     Survivors include her Son: Mark Bohannon and wife Kathy of Manassas, VA, Daughter:  Anita Clingan and husband Eric of Noble, OK, Grandchildren:  Kristen Mussett and husband Zach; Grandson, Zac Clingan; Sister-Virgie Stanton and husband Jimmy -Lawton, OK; Sister in law Carolyn McCarver-Poteau, OK, Nieces: Cheryl Means and husband Harold of Wister, Coni (McCarver) Rayburn & husband Tony; numerous great nieces and nephews and her beloved companion, Annabelle.

          Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Southside Baptist Church,  Poteau, OK with Rev. Brad Hill officiating.  Interment will follow in Heavener Memorial Park.