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Obituaries

July 16, 2025

Mary Ellen Lyons

Mary E. Lyons went to be with the Lord on July 13, 2025, at the age of 90. She enjoyed her time on earth with her family and friends, especially her Nazarene Church family, where she was a faithful member for 35 years. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Bill J. Lyons, plus, sadly, a daughter, Sherry A. Gates, who has been missed greatly. Mary is survived by a devoted daughter, Pamila K. Reynolds; a loving granddaughter, Patty Lynn Ennis and her husband Mark; and two great grandchildren, Morgan Lee and Katherine Ellen Ennis.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Mc-Clendon-Winters Funeral June 24, 1935 – July 13, 2025

Home of Okmulgee. Interment will follow at Okmulgee Cemetery, with Pastor Dale Fillmore officiating.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Mary’s Tribute Page at www.mcclendon- winters.com.

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