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Edna Louise Cheater
Jul 5, 1955 - Apr 13, 2026
Posted by Jo Aguirre
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The funeral service for Edna Louise Cheater, age 70, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, will
be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in
Sallisaw.
Burial will follow at Flute Springs Cemetery in Marble City, Oklahoma,
under the care of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
Edna was born on July 5, 1955, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to Katie (Hooper) Cheater
and Jack Cheater. She passed away on April 13, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Throughout her life, Edna was a devoted caregiver, deeply committed to those
around her.
She is lovingly survived by her four daughters: Dewanna Cheater of Marble City,
Roberta Locust of Vian, Dawn Proctor and Kendall Colston of Sallisaw, and Katie
Foster of Sallisaw; her two sons, Deronie Cheater of Sallisaw and Abe Locust and
Shlaine of Sallisaw; and 25 cherished grandchildren: Autumn, Nathan, Rian,
Derrick, Denise, Dennis Jr., Giovanni, Octavian, Lin-su, Ocona, Sarah, Aaron,
Dustie, Tramen, Daisy, Avery, Bo, Jeremiah, Mayson, Alexander, Shyne, Aaliah,
McKinley, J.J., and Tristin. Edna was also a proud great-grandmother and
great-great-grandmother.
Her siblings include three sisters, Evelyn Hardbarger of Marble City, Shirley
Cheater of Tahlequah, and Sheila Blackbird of Vian, as well as one brother,
George Cheater of Sallisaw. She is remembered by many other relatives and
friends who held her in their hearts.
Edna was preceded in death by four grandchildren, Shannon, Rosella, Baby
Backwater, and Kylo; her husbands, Deronie Pettit and Robert Locust; her
parents; one sister, Betsy Cheater; and three brothers, Johnny, Joe, and Jack
Cheater.
Active pallbearers will be Ocona Riley, Octavian Riley, Jeremiah Proctor, Mason
Baker, Bo Locust, and Dennis Robbins, Jr. Honorary pallbearers include Giovanni
Riley, Derrick Robbins, and Rian Leaf.
A wake will begin at 2:00 PM on Thursday at her home in Sallisaw, Oklahoma.
Edna’s family and friends will fondly remember her warm spirit and dedication to
her loved ones.
She leaves behind a rich legacy of love and kindness that will
continue to inspire all who knew her.
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