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08/20/2026

Harper Colleen Lopez

Harper Colleen Lopez, beloved infant daughter of Donna and Isaias Lopez, was born sleeping on August 18, 2026. Though her time on Earth was far too brief, Harper was deeply loved, greatly anticipated, and will forever hold a special place in the hearts of her family.

Harper is survived by her loving parents, Donna and Isaias Lopez; siblings, Briley Lopez, Haidon Lopez, Jaycee Lopez, and Isaias Lopez; grandparents, Donnie Wooten, Christina Sturgeon, Arnie Fischer, Stephanie Fajardo, and Arturo Fajardo; great-grandfather, Fred Codynah Jr.; aunts and uncles, Stephanie Calfy, Alvina and Christian Lloyd, Mary Tosee, Fransisco and Samantha Perez, Baltazar Castro, Oscar Munos, and Estevan and Jessica Fajardo; great-aunts and great-uncles, Bonnie and Bill Gorley, Jessie Heddlesten, and Mary Fannon; and four very special sets of aunts and uncles, Seth and Taira Harless, Brad and Jami Wolfe, Jesus and Jenny Cossio, and Jason and Melessa Hancock. She is also survived by many loving cousins, extended family members, and dear family friends, all of whom loved Harper and eagerly awaited her arrival.

Harper was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Paulette Heddlesten Wooten; great-grandmothers, Mona Codynah, Margie Etter, and Kaku Ruth Simmons; great-grandfathers, Paul Heddlesten and Kermit Wooten; and great-aunt, Heather Colleen Stevenson. She was also preceded in death by other beloved family members who were waiting to welcome her home.

Although Harper’s family did not get the lifetime of memories with her they had dreamed of, the love they have for her will last a lifetime. In the short time she was carried, Harper knew nothing but love. Her little life will never be forgotten, her name will always be spoken, and her place within her family can never be filled. She will forever be their beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and a precious part of their family.

“Too beautiful for Earth, forever loved in Heaven.”

A service will be held at Hart-Wyatt Chapel, Walters, OK, on Saturday, August 22 at 2:00 p.m., with her Uncle Jason Hancock officiating. Interment will follow at the Walters Cemetery.

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08/17/2026

Avis Marie Tinsley

March 18, 1934 – August 16, 2026

Avis Marie Wood Tinsley, 92, passed away on August 16, 2026, at Temple Manor in Temple, Oklahoma.

She was born March 18, 1934, in Devol, Oklahoma, to Avis and Ernest Wood. She was one of ten children.

Avis served in the United States Air Force as a medical specialist. During her military service, she met Raymond Jefferson Tinsley. They were married on April 28, 1953, and shared 45 years of marriage before his death in 1998.

During their years together, Avis and Raymond lived in Bermuda, Illinois, Texas, Hawaii, and Missouri before eventually returning to Oklahoma and settling in Devol.

Avis later worked as a Realtor. She eventually left her career to care for her mother and later cared for her husband. Family remained an important part of her life, and she also helped care for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren over the years.

Avis was the mother of five children and grandmother of nine. Her family grew to include 21 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren, with two additional great-great-grandchildren expected later this year.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Jefferson Tinsley; her children, Frankie Tinsley, Clyde Tinsley, and Joanie Harris; her grandchildren, Ricky Harris and Renee Martin; great-grandchild Alexis Cercerez; great-great-grandchild Sadee Martin; her parents, Avis and Ernest Wood; and several of her siblings.

She is survived by her children, Judy Bonds and Tom Tinsley, both of Devol, Oklahoma; her sister, Judy Wood; her brother, Jack Wood and his wife, Pat; as well as her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and numerous extended family members.

Funeral Service at Devol First Baptist Church, Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., Rev. Justin Cardwell officiating with burial in the Devol Cemetery under the direction of Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Hart-Wyatt Chapel in Walters.

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08/15/2026

Charlene Arlene (Poemoceah) Wells

Funeral Service at the Walters Comanche Nation Community Center, Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., Pastor Albert DeLeon officiating with burial in the Walters Cemetery under the direction of Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home. A prayer service will be held at the Hart-Wyatt Chapel in Walters on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. officiated by Rev. Michelle Harjo and Tory Fodder.

Charlene Arlene (Poemoceah) Wells was born to Silcott and Mable (Wahahrockah) Poemoceah on August 25, 1939, in Lawton, OK.

Arlene grew up Southeast of Walters, Oklahoma. She attended Walters Public School. She married Fred H. Codynah Jr. and to this union three children were born. Together the family lived in various cities including Dallas, TX, Chicago, IL, and made their home in Walters, OK.

She worked at the Haggar Factory in Temple, Oklahoma for 20 plus years. She served on the Walters Powwow Committee numerous times and was the 1956 Walters Powwow Princess. She was also a lifelong supporter and proud member of the Walters powwow, now named Comanche Homecoming. In 1983, she met Henry Wells and together they made their home in Lawton, Oklahoma.

She was a member of Voices of Truth Ministries. She enjoyed spending time with family and grandchildren. She loved her great grandchildren, who she adored very much. Arlene loved to listen to oldies and attend Powwows, she shared a special bond with her nephew Edward Tahhahwah Jr. and enjoyed listing to him and singing Comanche Hymns together.

Arlene was preceded in death by her husband Henry Wells; parents, Silcott and Mable (Wahahrockah) Poemoceah; one brother, Kelly Waddell Poemoceah; two sisters, Jenell and Jenice Poemoceah; and two great-granddaughters, Kaylesia Jenice Codynah and Ivy-Leigh White.

Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Michelle and Amos Harjo of Cyril, Oklahoma, and their three children Todd, Shannon, and April; one son and daughter-in-law, Fred Codynah and Liz Ware, 2 daughters Pamela Kay Codynah and Tanya Rose Codynah all of Lawton, Oklahoma. Grandchildren: Kyle, Kanya, Kelsey, Sonny Rose, Kelly, Bella, Tristian, Solomon, Sarah, Jennifer and Josh, 9 great-grandchildren; a special nephew/son Fred William Fodder and Pam and their children Tory, Andrea and Chelsey; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Special thanks to her granddaughter Kanya for taking such good care of her for the past ten years and for Blake, Elizabeth, Melissa, and Jamie with Centric Hospice for the care they have shown her over the past few years.

Pallbearers: Kelly Codynah, Kyle Codynah, Tristan Codynah, Josh Passah, Keifer Kopaddy, Harley Pewewardy, Solomon Mammedaty, Jordin Heminokeky and Elias Passah.

Honorary Pallbearers: Edward Tahhahwah Jr., George Marlin Tahdooahnipah, Kelly Mihecoby, Brian Stillwell, Curtis Poafpybitty, Tony Pennah, Dean Pahchecka, Terry Poemoceah, Leonard Chibitty, and Gerald Wahahrockah.

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08/06/2026

Ashleigh Ann Lewis

Funeral Service at Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home Chapel, Walters, OK, Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., Rev. Justin Cardwell officiating. Viewing on Thursday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Ashleigh Ann Lewis was born July 1, 1985, in Lawton, OK and departed this life in Lawton on August 2, 2026, at the age of 41 years, 1 month and 1 day.

Ashleigh grew up in Grandfield attending Grandfield Schools through her sophomore year. The family moved to rural Devol in 2002, and she finished her junior and senior years at Big Pasture High School graduating in 2003. Ashleigh received her CNA and worked in healthcare at Lawton Acute Rehab, Lawton/Fort Sill Veterans Center and Evergreen Healthcare Center in Burkburnett. She has most recently been employed at IHOP in Lawton.

Ashleigh accepted Jesus as her savior at the age of 12 and was baptized at First Baptist Church in Grandfield. She later joined Devol First Baptist. She enjoyed listening to music. She never met a stranger, and it was always easy for her to make a good friend. She was willing to give the shirt off her back if someone needed it. She loved spending time with her kids.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Breanna Powell; and 4 grandparents, Loyd Groves, Karol Mote, JP Mote, and Glenn Powell.

She is survived by her parents, Greg and Karla Powell of Devol; 3 children, Ashlynn Powell of Devol, Nathan Medrano of Grandfield and Willie Lewis of Devol; 3 siblings, Gerrad Powell and Alexis of Wichita Falls, Tori Cochrane of Chattanooga, and Justin Avant of Frederick; 2 grandmothers, Jackie Powell of Devol and Tammy Groves of Randlett; other relatives and friends.

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07/30/2026

David Mendoza Arzola

Graveside Service at the Temple Cemetery, Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., with Paul Arzola officiating. Visitation will be held at Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home in Temple from 6-8:00 p.m. on Friday evening, July 31st.David Mendoza Arzola was born to Damian Arzola and Juanita (Mendoza) Arzola on December 28, 1968, in San Felipe, GTO, MX and departed this life in Temple, OK on July 27, 2026 at the age of 57 years and 6 months.Coming from Mexico at the age of 5, David grew up at Temple, graduating from THS in 1988. He made Temple his home where he raised 3 sons, Kevin, Aaron and Barron. He worked several years as a farmhand for the Vache and Parkey Families and then took a welding job with Pipping Worldwide, and then with JV Industrial. Next, he hired on with Amron, which became NOV, doing welding and fabrication for the company until ill health forced him away in 2024.David enjoyed working and hanging out with friends. He enjoyed life and loved time spent with his family.He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Juanita Arzola.Survivors include his father, Damian Arzola; 3 sons, Kevin Arzola of Duncan, OK, Aaron Arzola and Carrie of Burkburnett, and Barron Arzola of Abilene, TX; his brother, Paul Arzola of Temple; 3 sisters, Maria Lipscomb and Brian of Temple, Anna Emert and Greg of Lexington, and Norma Smith and LB of Walters; 4 grandchildren Abby, Scarlett, Whitley and Karson; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

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07/23/2026

Carol Jean Hale

Funeral Services at First Baptist Church, Temple, OK, Monday, July 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., Rev. Bruce Humphries officiating with interment in the Temple Cemetery. Visitation on Sunday evening from 5-7:00 p.m. at Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home in Temple. Viewing on Saturday from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm and on Sunday from 2:00 pm through the visitation ending at 7:00 pm

Carol Jean (Worsham) Hale was born to Eural Osborn and Muriel Genevieve (Enochs) Worsham on December 31, 1931, in Temple, OK and departed this life in Temple, OK on July 21, 2026, at the age of 94 years, 6 months and 21 days.

She married Bobby Verne Hale on January 30, 1950 in Wichita Falls, TX. They lived in Stillwater where their first child, Kathy was born. They soon returned to Temple where Bobby went to work for Carol’s dad at Worsham Bros. Filling Station and part-time at Temple Milling Company. The mill soon turned into full-time work as the operation grew and Carol gave birth to her baby boy, Robert. She was a full-time mom until Robert was a little older and then she began keeping books at the mill. In 1974, she and Bobby bought Temple Milling from her parents, which was originally owned by Carol’s grandparents. In 1981 they partnered with Andy Rylant in Aero Crop, a crop dusting service and the couple also enjoyed their land and cattle operation.

Carol was an active member of First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and led GA’s, and played the piano and organ. She and good friend Merlene rode the train to Walters together as children to take piano lessons from Mrs. Nelson. She was a good seamstress and made most of Kathy’s clothing during school days. She and Bobby enjoyed going to the horse races and checking the cows together. They also enjoyed trips to Lake City, CO, for years and going to Montana, Sante Fe, NM and Acapulco. Carol enjoyed cooking for her family, going to the beauty shop, shopping with Kathy, hanging out with Robert and Val at Rockin H Steakhouse, and especially loved time spent with the grand and great grandchildren. Carol enjoyed the help of her private CNAs who were great caregivers, Loveina Paige Bayless and Ann Montgomery Mosley.

She was preceded in death by her parents, E.O. and Muriel Worsham; her husband, Bobby Hale in 2020; her sister, Marcia Elkins in 2026; and twin infant grandsons in 1976.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Keith Jennings of Lawton; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Valerie Hale of Temple; 4 grandchildren, Bridget Williams and Justin of Tuttle, OK, Rylee Paul and Beau of Temple, Konner Hale and Madison of Temple, and Karington Keck and Colten of Velma; 8 great grandchildren, Addison Tompkins, LaRynn Matlock, McKenzie Williams, Walker Paul, Frankie Paul, Holt Hale, Doc Keck, Chandler Keck and a great granddaughter on the way; her bonus granddaughter, Mackenzie Chitwood and Sean of Edmond, OK; her brother-in-law, Charles Elkins of Lawton; her niece, Pamela Trauber; her nephew, Dr. Greg Elkins; her beloved furry, Polly Ann, a rescue dog and grand dogs, Harry, Tucker, Louie, Gator, Charlie and Lucy; other relatives and many friends.

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07/22/2026

Joe Ferguson

Funeral Services will be held at the Big Pasture School Gymnasium, in Randlett, Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. with Richard Levings and Chris Short officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Randlett, under the direction of Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home of Walters. Visitation will be held on Friday from 6-8:00 p.m. at Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home.

Joe Frank Ferguson was born to Albert Clyde, and Mildred Maureen (Thomas) Ferguson on February 20, 1939, in rural Comanche Oklahoma and departed this life in Temple, Oklahoma on July 20, 2026, at the age of 87 years and 5 months.

Joe grew up on a farm southeast of Corum, Oklahoma, attending Diamond School through the 8th grade. He then completed 9th through 12th grades at Comanche High School graduating in 1957. While attending CHS, he was highly active in the FFA chapter serving as chapter president, which instilled a lifelong passion in agricultural education. After graduating from Comanche, he proudly attended Oklahoma State University where he completed a double major bachelor’s degree in both Animal Husbandry and Agricultural Education graduating in 1961. While attending college in Stillwater, he was named Outstanding Senior in both majors, he was a member of the Alpha Zeta honorary agricultural fraternity, president of the Ag Student Council, president and secretary of the Block and Bridle Club, was a member of the 1960 Livestock Judging Team under the legendary coach, Dr. Bob Totusek, and served as Reporter for the Collegiate FFA chapter.

Joe married Carolyn Jeanette Daniel on June 17, 1961, at First United Methodist Church in Walters. From there, they moved to Morrison for his first teaching job in Vocational Agriculture for school year 1961-62, where he started a family with his son Larry being born in March of 1962. He then taught at Walters High School from 1962-64 before moving to Fort Worth, where he worked for the Packers and Stockyards administration inspecting fair trade practices at different sale barns across Texas in 1965. From there they returned to Oklahoma and spent the next 7 years teaching Vo-Ag in Marland Oklahoma, while pursuing his master's degree in School Administration. His last Ag-Ed program he taught was at Paoli, from 1973-1974. In 1974 Joe and Carolyn along with Larry made their final move to Randlett, Oklahoma, where Joe faithfully served as Superintendent of Schools for Big Pasture Public Schools from 1974-1991. During retirement, he enjoyed helping Larry in his farming and ranching operations where he loved being a tractor hand and going to different sale barns buying stocker calves for Larry. Being able to evaluate and sort good quality livestock was one of Joe's top passions as he was very proficient at placing the good ones.

Joe and Carolyn were very active members of the First Methodist Church of Randlett. He served a year as the assistant postmaster, was on the cemetery board, and served 28 years on the Cotton County Excise Board from 1993-2021. He enjoyed buying cattle and show pigs, and spending time with the grandsons, Clayton and Caleb. He was very proud of both his grandsons and always made it known to them how much he loved them and how proud he was of both of them. He always made sure his family was well taken care of and made it his duty to be in all parts of their lives. He was a man of great faith in his Lord Jesus Christ, and a man whose integrity and moral principles defined his character. He was a role model to many of his students and would never hesitate to give the shirt off his back to anyone in need.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Ferguson and Mildred Simon; his wife Carolyn; his brother, Gene Ferguson; 2 nieces, Pam Wohlgemuth and Lee Ann Wolcott.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Gaye Lei Ferguson of Randlett; his brother, Jimmy Ferguson of Comanche; his grandsons and granddaughter-in-law, Clayton and Julia Ferguson, and Caleb Ferguson all of Randlett; with many nieces, nephews, cousins, former students, faculty, and friends.

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07/20/2026

Charles O'Neal

A Memorial Service will be held Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home Chapel, Walters, OK, on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. with Ladd Polk officiating.

Charles Michael O’Neal was born May 27, 1958, in Stuttgart, Germany, and departed this life in Temple, OK on July 9, 2026, at the age of 68 years, 1 month and 13 days.

Charles grew up in Germany until age seven when the family settled in Temple, OK. He graduated from Temple High School in 1976 and soon married Patricia Ann Rogers on August 14, 1976, at Meridian. They made their home in Comanche and to this union 3 daughters were born. Charles worked at Halliburton as a machinist and eventually became a computer programmer. In 1998 he transferred to Halliburton in Carrollton, TX, living in Dallas. He then worked various jobs as a machinist, eventually becoming a long-haul trucker. He had moved to Wichita Falls in 2010 and back to Temple before retiring in 2025.

Charles enjoyed competition shooting, hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles O’Neal and Edith McCray; his biological dad, Charles Tindell; and by his grandmother, Edna Rogers.

Survivors include his 3 daughters, Annette Boucher and Donny of Duncan, Kerri Oechsner and Luke of Wichita Falls, TX and Alissa O’Neal and Eric Adkins of Wichita Falls; 7 grandchildren, Chelynne Boucher, Gavin Boucher, Andrew McKelroy, Evan McKelroy, Hannah Oechsner, Elleigh Cating, Ethan O’Neal; 1 great grandson, Elias Boucher with 1 on the way; his biological mother, Erna Preisser of Frankfurt, Germany; 6 brothers and sisters, Kelly O’Neal of Amarillo, TX, Michael O’Neal of Hawaii, Thomas O’Neal and Jill of Sherman, TX, Patricia Goths and Rainer of Germany, Jeanette Tarnowski and Jens of Germany, and Otto Preisser of Germany; other relatives and friends.

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07/15/2026

Fredia Jane Rice

Funeral Service at Chisholm Trail Church of Christ, Duncan, OK, Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with Leonard Keele officiating. Interment in the Walters Cemetery under the direction of Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home in Walters. Visitation will be held on Friday evening, July 17, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Come and go Viewing Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Fredia Jane Rice was born to Charley Preston Glenn and Velma Bessie (Penrod) Glenn on November 5, 1954, in Walters, OK and departed this life in Oklahoma City, OK on July 13, 2026, at the age of 71 years, 8 months and 8 days.

Fredia grew up at Walters, graduating from WHS in 1973. She was a baton twirler for the Blue Devils and in her early teens she worked for tips at Howard Johnson's on the turnpike. She was the elementary secretary for a time and worked for Lady Bug Flowers and Gifts before beginning a 23-year career with the Cotton County Conservation District, retiring in 2014. She was active with national conservation meetings and influenced the startup of the OACD Employees Association. She was a board member of the Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society. She was a long-term volunteer and traveled nationally for the National Land and Range Judging Contest.

Already having a son, Shane Michael, Fredia married Stanley Luther Rice on January 1, 1995, in Walters, gaining 3 more kids. They have made their home in rural Duncan. She had been a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Walters where she taught Sunday School for many years. While in Duncan she has been an active member of Chisholm Trail Church of Christ and has enjoyed cooking for events and working in the nursery to name a few of her activities. She also drove church ladies to shows at Jewel Box Community Theatre in Oklahoma City every year and loved attending shows in Branson and New York City and attending the National Finals Rodeo and PBR events.

Fredia's priority was God, family, church, and the Walters Roundup Club was certainly a top passion as well. She served as the club's queen 6 times and was the club secretary for 44 years working with 3 club presidents during that time. She has served all these years as the Rodeo Program Coordinator, quietly making things happen, creating a great rodeo experience year after year. She took care of and mentored the queen contestants, coordinated with stock producers and rodeo contestants. If it had to do with the rodeo, she was in on it.

Stan said she was good at "Bossing." Together, they enjoyed 31 years of traveling and loving on people as they worked side by side to make things happen for family, friends and organizations they loved. They traveled the world together, visiting 4 continents and numerous countries. They made it to all events for the beloved grandkids. She was the host of class reunions and hosted her famous Christmas Cookie Parties. She even decorated the Chisholm Trail Museum for a couple of Christmas's, and the list goes on and on. Fredia's favorite restaurant was Dirty Al's in South Padre. She loved any beach and tanning was a priority. She enjoyed going to country music concerts, even though she and Stan's first date was to a Moody Blues concert.

Fredia was preceded in death by her parents, Charley and Velma Glenn, an infant sister, Maxine Glenn, and a brother Kenny Glenn.

She is survived by her husband Stan Rice of the home; 4 children, Shane Pennington and Carol of Bartlesville, Scott Rice and Melinda of Duncan, Stacy O'Neal of Marlow, and Sam Rice of Corpus Christie; and a special "bonus" daughter Trish Evans and Chris of Oklahoma City; a brother Bobby Glenn and Debbie of Lawton; a sister, Jeanie Cox of Oklahoma City; a sister-in-law, Dollie Glenn of Walters; 9 Grandchildren, Anna Beth Stinson and Fisher, Mathan Pennington and Kami, Molly Tennison and Carson, Robbi Matthews and Dalton, Alex Rice and Klaudia, Morgan Taylor and Nate, Christopher Ballard, Landry O'Neal, and Sierra Rice; 5 great-grandchildren, Harlynn Taylor, Ava Taylor, Iris Pennington, Thomas Pennington, Maria Rice; numerous beloved nieces, nephews, other relatives, and best friends.

Memorial donations can be made to Warrior Wigs of Edmond, Hope Lodge, Westview Boys Home, Hollis, OK or the Walters Roundup Club.

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07/13/2026

Crystal (Widders) Wilson

Crystal Wilson, 73, of Devol, OK, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026.

In accordance with her wishes, cremation arrangements are under the direction of Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home of Walters, Oklahoma.

We will host a Celebration of Life, Friday, July 17, 2026, from 6pm - 8pm at Sammy’s Social Event Center at 1110 E Highway St., Iowa Park, Texas as a come and go event to share stories and give condolences.

In honor of her vibrant spirit and the joy she brought to so many, we ask that you leave the black at home and wear bright, cheerful colors. Rather than mourning her passing, let's celebrate a life well lived with love, laughter, cherished memories, and the colorful spirit she shared with us.

Crystal was born on February 18, 1953, in Wichita Falls, Texas. On March 27, 2015, she married Bill Wilson in Wichita Falls, Texas. Crystal was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Crystal grew up around the world, where she graduated high school at Robert’s High Venezuela in 1971. She was named Miss Robert's High School and led the yearbook committee. She later returned to Wichita Falls, married and had three daughters with their father Wayne Dee Walker. She worked for many years, leading careers at White Stores, INC., CertainTeed, and Howmet, retiring around 2016. She loved to craft, take girl trips, watch NASCAR and always had a funny story to tell her family and friends. She was full of surprises and was a collector of so many things.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jerry Don and Jackie June Widders, one brother, Jerry Don Widders, Jr and her mother-in-law, Wanda Scarlett.

She is survived by her husband Bill Wilson of the home; 3 daughters, Jennifer Walker and husband, Eric of Jenks, Oklahoma, Julie Hernandez and her husband Joe of Wichita Falls, Jackie Walker of Wichita Falls; her stepson, Chris Wilson and wife Keri Hart of Wichita Falls; a sister, Victoria Null and her husband, Scott of Wichita Falls; a brother, Steven Widders and his wife, Amy of College Station; 2 brothers-in-law, Bubba Wilson and Earl Wilson and wife Melissa all of North Pole, Alaska; 2 sisters-in-law, Tricia McBride and Mike Gillis of Lakeside City, Linda and Chigger Lindsey of Wichita Falls; 12 grandchildren, Tanner and Tayte Walker, Haleigh and Jace Hernandez, AJ Saenz, Ethan, Astryn, Clayton and Weylyn Wilson, Aiden, Jakobi and Judah Higgins; and one precious great grandson, Jasper Walker. Her pet companions Coco and Dexter. Lastly, many wonderful friends, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Condolences and flowers may be sent to 5012 Caden Lane, Wichita Falls, Texas 76310.

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