Thelma M Blackburn, 89, Anadarko, OK passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020, in OKC, OK. She was born to John F McCathern and Ruth Chrismon McCathern on October 30, 1931 in Gracemont, OK.
Thelma M. was raised in Caddo County. She had three sons, Mike, Rick and Donnie. Thelma later met Joel Stephens and they spent the rest of her life making memories and enjoying family gatherings together. Thelma got her L.P.N. license in1963 and an Associate degree in Administration in 1968. She worked as a Nursing Home Administrator from 1970 to 1996. She loved reading westerns and autobiography's, worked crossword puzzles and word games.
She is survived by:
Sister: Karen Scott
Lifetime companion: Joel Stephens, Anadarko, OK
Sons: Mike Blackburn, Clinton, OK
Rick Blackburn, Austin, Tx
Donnie Blackburn, Anadarko, OK
Grandchildren:
Crystal Brown
Courtney Barton
Brandon Blackburn
Bradon Blackburn
Jonathan Blackburn
Tessa Blackburn
numerous great grandchildren and great-great granddaughter
Numerous loving family members and friends
Preceded in death: parents, John F McCathern and Ruth McCathern; husband, G.C. Blackburn; brother, Frank McCathern; sisters, Alice Anderson, Dorthy Isom
Memorial Service: 3:00 pm, Sunday, November 15, 2020
Bethel Baptist Church, Anadarko, OK
Under the direction of Ray and Martha's Funeral Home, Anadarko, OK