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Bishop Funeral Home
Submitted by: Carol Spear Rice
Kathryn Ann (Blanks) Grilliot, 87, of McAlester, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 5, 2022 in McAlester. The family will greet visitors on Wednesday, March 9 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bishop Funeral Service located at 110 S 3rd St. in McAlester. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2022 at First United Methodist Church of McAlester located at 1501 S. 13th St. with Dr. Matt Judkins officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Clark Grilliot, Andy Halko, Andy Dickey, John Homer, Larry Auld, and Jay Emerson. Memorial contributions may be made to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation and First United Methodist Church of McAlester. Kathryn Ann was born to Clifton Delois "CD" and Minnie Marie (Lackey) Blanks on February 27, 1935 in McAlester. Ann graduated from McAlester High School in 1953. She earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Oklahoma where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. She later received a Master's Degree in Education from East Central University. Ann married William Douglas "Bill" Grilliot on June 6, 1956 in McAlester. Ann began her teaching career upon graduation during which she paused to raise her three children: Doug, Brent, and Kay. Ann's love of children led to her primarily teaching first grade at Will Rogers and Emerson Elementary. Her passion for teaching young children how to read later led to her involvement with the McAlester Public Library, the Literacy Counsel, and as a private reading tutor. After her retirement, Ann continued to volunteer in the classroom. Well into her 80s, she could be found sharing her love of education with future generations. She especially loved helping in her great-grandchildren's classrooms. Ann participated in several educational and philanthropic organizations: Kappa Alpha Theta Alumni where she served as an Authorized Recruitment Representative, PEO where she was a past-president, and Meals on Wheels. Ann loved to cook and entertain. She especially loved baking. Ann enjoyed playing bridge with her peers and board games with her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. Ann was greatly devoted to her family. From hosting weekly dinners to attending sporting events, school functions, and musical performances, Ann never missed an opportunity to support her family members. Ann was a life-long member of Grand Avenue/First United Methodist Church of McAlester. She was a member of the Fellowship Sunday school class and United Methodist Women. Ann was an active volunteer at the church working in the children's ministry, food pantry, and office. Ann was preceded in death by her parents: CD and Marie Blanks, husband: Bill Grilliot, and brothers: CD Blanks and Rodney Blanks. Ann is celebrated in life by her children and spouses: Doug and Krista Grilliot of Willow, Alaska, Brent and Debbie Grilliot of McAlester, Kay and Andy Halko of Piedmont; grandchildren and spouses: Clark and Cassie Grilliot of McAlester, Nathan and Abbey Grilliot of Wasilla, Alaska, Keith and Hannah Grilliot of Palmer, Alaska, Paige and Andy Dickey of Tulsa, Jonathan Halko of Piedmont; and great-grandchildren: Nikoal and Gabriel Grilliot, Holly, Joshua, and Maddox Grilliot, Lincoln and Lucy Grilliot, Nadine Dickey (deceased).
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