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Bishop Funeral Home
Submitted by: Carol Spear Rice
Oleta Mae Brown, 90 of McAlester, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 in Edmond, Oklahoma. A viewing will be Sunday, August 20, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Bishop Funeral Service and Crematory A graveside service will be on Monday, August 21, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Memory Gardens Cemetery in McAlester, Oklahoma under the direction of Bishop Funeral Service and Crematory. Jamie Kirkpatrick will be officiating. Active pallbearers will be Jimmy Harold Wingo, Brian Epps, David Epps, Mike Manos, Michael Epps, Alex Epps, and Jonathan Epps. Oleta Mae Brown was born on August, 31, 1932 in Shady Grove, Oklahoma to A.C. and Iva (Dunn) Wingo. Oleta was first married to Bill Epps in 1949 and later found love again with her second husband, Frank Brown, whom she married in 1977. Throughout her life, she was a devoted wife and homemaker, creating a warm and welcoming environment for her family and friends. Oleta's dedication to her community was evident in her involvement in assisted living facilities throughout Oklahoma. She was known as Ms. The Arbors in Tulsa, Ms. Senior Oklahoma Assisted Living, and Ms. Prairie Rose in Tulsa. Her commitment to her fellow residents was recognized in 2012 when she received an Excellence Award from Prairie Rose for being a great team player. She was affectionately known as the "mayor" at Prairie Rose, as she was always willing to help others, often taking on chores and tasks that were not her own. In her free time, Oleta was an avid rummikub player and enjoyed playing bean bag baseball. She had a love for walking and maintained a daily routine of walking three miles. Her grandchildren lovingly referred to her as "GoGo Brown," a testament to her energetic spirit and generosity. Oleta was a pillar of her community, always ready to lend a helping hand or a listening ear. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew her, and her spirit will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to have known her. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Davis and her husband, Robert E. Davis Jr. of Monument, Colorado; her sons: Bill Epps and his wife, Kathleen of Edmond, Dennis Epps and his wife, Cathy of Enid; her brothers: Floyd "Toy" Wingo and his wife, Mary Jane of McAlester and Wayne Wingo and his wife, Harriet of McAlester; her grandchildren: Lauren Davis, Alisa Schuman and her husband, Cory, Daniel Epps, Brian Epps, David Epps, Erin Epps, Jennifer Wheeler, Jonathan Epps; her great-grandchildren: Sadie, Cora, Bryant, Avery, Jace, Rowdy, Scout, Navy, Adin, Peyton, Michael, Alex; numerous nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents: A.C. Wingo and Iva (Dunn) Wingo; her husband, Frank E. Brown in July 24, 2007; her former husband, Bill William R. Epps in April of 1972; her brother, James G. Wingo and his wife, Bonnie.
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