Jeannine Cox Gaylor

Jeannine Cox Gaylor, 90, of Poteau, OK passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Jean was born November 11, 1928 in Ardmore, OK to James Rule & Alma (Wintin)  Cox.  Jean was a loving and loved wife, mother & grandmother; a faithful member of First United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School; Friends of the Library & EOMC Auxiliary with over 3000 volunteer hours. She & James also owned Gaylor’s Garden Center.   She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 51 years, James Gaylor; sister, Mary Joyce Woodley. 

         Jean was blessed with daughters, Jan Thompson & husband Jerry, Andra Burton; grandchildren, Kela & Will Miller, Jake Thompson and Justin Burton; great grandchildren, Jet Thompson, Eli Miller & Finn Miller;  special sister in law, Liz Newman; brother in law, Bob Gaylor;  2 nieces, 1 nephew,  other relatives, loved ones and friends.

          Memorial services will be 11 am, Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Perkin officiating.