Whinery Funeral Service
Sayre, OK
(permission granted)

Longtime icon and resident of Sayre, OK, Mrs. Vera Mae Sanders left this world and entered Heaven’s Gates, February 15, 2019 in Elk City, Oklahoma at the age of 81 years, 5 months and 5 days.

Vera was born September 10, 1937 to her parents Q.L. and Thelma Lee (Cupell) Chapman in Lela, Texas. Vera will be remembered as a devoted Christian woman who helped raise many children in Sayre. She will be dearly missed by her loved ones, who celebrate the fact that she is at peace and pain free with her creator. “Mom Mae” as she was affectionately known was the owner of Vera’s Playhouse with over 500 children entering her home over 50 years. In her written words: “I’ve had a GOOD LIFE. All my love goes out to my LOVING FAMILY. Thanks for EVERYTHING. I have so many good memories. My family was my life. Love goes out to all my many kids that came thru my door and heart”. Vera was an active member of the First Baptist Church with many years teaching Sunday School. She received a 30 year as well as a 50 year award for teaching. In 2012 she received the Citizen of The Year Award and in the late 1990’s the All Sports Fan of The Year Award.

Preceding Vera in death include her parents, husband and 1 son: Jimmy Dale Sanders.

Although Vera Mae is no longer with us, her memory and legacy will be kept alive thru the family and friends she leaves behind which include her 1 daughter: Anita Cothron of Elk City, OK, 2 brothers: Bobby and wife Sherry Chapman of Houston, TX, Duane and wife Debbie Chapman of Canyon, TX, 4 grandchildren: Romi Paige, Rani Rakestraw, Racheal Belle Woodruff, Jeremiah Cothron, 6 great grandchildren: Montana Paige, Merrick Paige, Major Paige, Ona Rakestraw, Dax Rakestraw, Ryder Eli Cothron as well as many dear and precious friends, neighbors and church family.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Sayre First Baptist Church with Jody Greene and Pastor Peter Parker officiating. Interment will follow at Sayre-Doxey Cemetery. 

Viewing will be held Tuesday, February 19, 2019 from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM, family visitation will be from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Wednesday morning, February 20, 2019 from 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM at Rose Chapel – Sayre.

Online guestbook and condolences are available at www.whineryfs.com
Services are under the care and direction of Rose Chapel Funeral Service - Sayre

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude Hospital

Visitation
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Rose Chapel Funeral Service (Sayre)
906 N 4TH ST
Sayre, Oklahoma 73662

Visitation
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Rose Chapel Funeral Service (Sayre)
906 N 4TH ST
Sayre, Oklahoma 73662

Funeral Service
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sayre First Baptist Church
504 North 4th Street
Sayre, OK 73662

Interment will follow at Sayre-Doxey Cemetery.

A keepsake video is available through the funeral home.