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Robbie Joan (Danner) Todd Obit
September 18, 1943 - May 08, 2021
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Wilson Little Funeral Home
Purcell-Newcastle, McClain Co., OK
(permission granted)
Joan Todd age 77, of Purcell, OK. went home to be with her Lord and Savior, early Saturday morning, May 8, 2021 at her home.
Robbie Joan Todd was born September 18, 1943 in Sharon, Tennessee. She was the middle daughter of three born to Jody Lee Danner and Virgil Modell (Taylor) Danner. Joan grew up in Sharon, TN and graduated from Sharon High School with the class of 1959. She later attended one year of Business college.
Joan married the love of her life, William Dan Todd on April 18, 1962, in Sharon, TN., and together they raised two children, Greg and Susie.
Because of Dan’s work, they lived in Tennessee for many years, Florida for 13 years, back to Tennessee 23 years and after Dan retired, they moved to Purcell, OK in 2014, to be close to their daughter and her family.
While living in Tennessee, Joan worked as a secretary in the Court Clerk’s office at the Weakly County Court House. And while living in Florida she worked as a secretary in the Lee County Court House.
Throughout her life, Joan loved cooking from scratch, crocheting, sewing, reading and working outdoors in her flower gardens. She was a faithful Christian and for many years taught Sunday School at McGregor Baptist Church in Fort Myers, Florida. After moving to Purcell, she was an active member of the Purcell First Baptist Church. She was a wonderful wife and this past April, she and Dan celebrated 59 years of marriage. She was a loving mother and her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Modell Danner.
She is survived by: Husband, Dan Todd of the home in Purcell. Son, Greg Todd and wife Ashley of Golden, CO. Daughter, Susie Bridgers and husband Carlie of Purcell. Two sisters, Maxine Garner of Dresden, TN. Brenda Smith of Jackson, TN. Three grandchildren, Katie Todd, Callie and Darby Bridgers. Several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be 10:00A.M. Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Wilson-Little Funeral Home Chapel in Purcell. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery in Purcell. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the “Hope Center Ministries”, c/o Purcell First Baptist Church, 400 West Main St., Purcell, OK, 73080. Send online condolences at www.wilsonlittle.com.
William Dan Todd Obit
June 08, 1940 - April 13, 2023
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Wilson Little Funeral Home
Purcell-Newcastle, McClain Co., OK
(permission granted)
William Dan Todd age 82 of Purcell, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday night, April 13, 2023 at Purcell Municipal Hospital.
Dan was born on June 8, 1940 in Dresden, Tennessee. He was the 2nd of four children born to Finis J. Todd and Susan Kathryn (Perry) Todd. Dan grew up in Dresden, TN, where he graduated high school with the class of 1959.
A few years later Dan married the love of his life, Joan Danner. They were married on April 18, 1962 in Sharon, TN and together raised two children, Greg and Susie.
Dan served in the Tennessee National Guard from 1960 to1971 making rank of First Lieutenant.
He lived and worked in Tennessee for GTE for several years before moving to Florida where he lived for 13 years. While living in Florida he continued working for the Telephone Co. and he and Joan also owned and operated a Deli. In the 1980’s they moved back to Tennessee where he owned his own telephone cable splicing business and he and Joan owned a steak restaurant. After retiring in 2014, they moved to Purcell to be close to their daughter and grandchildren.
In his earlier years, Dan enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also liked riding 4 wheelers and working on them. He was an avid gardener and loved working in the yard. Most of all, Dan loved people and never met a stranger. He was a member of the Purcell First Baptist Church and was a board member at the Purcell Senior Citizens Center. He was a wonderful father, a loving grandfather and a dear friend to many.
He was preceded in death by: Parents, Finis “Dick” and Kathryn Todd. Wife, Joan Todd on May 8, 2021. Sister, Robbie Harmon. Brothers, Ray and Ted Todd.
He is survived by: Children, Greg Todd and wife Ashley of Golden, CO. Susie Bridgers and husband Charlie of Purcell, 3 grandchildren, Katie Todd, Callie and Darby Bridgers, 3 sisters-in-law, Carolyn Todd of Memphis, TN, Maxine Garner of Dresden, TN, Brenda Danner Smith of Jackson, TN. A close friend, Shirley James of Tribbey, OK, Several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Wilson-Little Funeral Home in Purcell, OK. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery in Purcell. Memorials may be made to the Women’s Hope Ministries, c/o Purcell First Baptist Church, 400 W. Main St. Purcell, OK. 73080. Send online condolences at www.wilsonlittle.com
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