Marilyn Claudene Cravatt Barrett
Claudene was born December 12, 1954 in Ada, Oklahoma to Randis Wayne and Wilma Stewart Cravatt. She died February 7, 2008 at Valley View Regional Hospital in Ada. Funeral services will be Monday, February 11, 2008, 10:00 a.m. at Criswell Funeral Home in Ada. Burial will be at Pontotoc, OK.
Claudene is survived by husband Danny, of the home, Mother Wilma Cravatt, Connerville, daughter and son-in-law Samaiel (Sassy) and Danny Stokesberry, McAlester, OK. She was Gran-Gran to Kried and Kaine Stoksberry, McAlester, OK. Two step-sons, Ty and Debbie Barrett and Caty, Spiro, OK and Danny Wayne and LeeAnna Barrett and Megan, Tyler, Tx. Sisters, Janeen Gray, Ada, OK, Randa and Carrol Covington, Hugo, OK, and Melanie Monetathchi, Tishomingo, OK. Nephews Wes and Morgan Gray, Jordan and Johnathan, Wayne and Dana Gray, Randis and Ryan, all of Ada, Jara Monetathchi, Tishomingo. Nieces Jori Covington, OKC, Jordan, Janessa and Jaisen Monetathchi, Tishomingo.
She was preceded in death by a son Dustin Wayne Barrett, father Randis Wayne Cravatt, Grandparents Claud and Lela Stewart and Fred and Leona Cravatt.
Claudene graduated from McLish High School in 1972 and attended Murray State College and East Central University. She was employed by Garrett Book Company and the Chickasaw Nation in various capacities. Her passion for readying and her love of books led her to work most recently at The Book Stall.
Claudene overcame many obstacles, most of which were unknown to those who knew her. She was unique, spirited, Christian woman. She loved her family deeply. Her daughter and her grandsons were the light of her life. She was extremely close to her nieces and nephews, known very affectionately as "Aunt Wicked," much to her delight. She was a wonderful daughter, sister and friend who spoke her mind with ease.
Claudene was a great "big sister" who always kept us entertained. Our lives will feel her loss and our memories will keep smiles and laughter in our hearts. We know that she was sad to leave those she loved so dearly, but we know that she is happy to be in heaven with Dustin and Daddy.
Pallbearers will be Wes Gray, Wayne Gray, Jara Monetathchi, Mike Stewart, Leo Poe, and Jay Presley.
Honorary Pallbearers are Johnny Osborn, Dr. Mike Stafford, Mikey Peercy and Charles Woolly.