Betty Lou Durham

Obituaries

July 31, 2024

Betty Lou Durham

August 14, 1933 – July 25, 2024

Betty Lou Durham was born August 14, 1933, in Morris to the late Theodore and Esther (Porter) Fisher. She passed away Thursday morning, July 25, 2024, in Okmulgee at 90 years of age.

Family and friends may visit the funeral home on Sunday, July 28, 2024, from 2-6 p.m.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 29, 2024, at First Assembly of God in Okmulgee, with Rev. Jonathan Hanshaw officiating. Interment will follow at the Fisher Family Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Shane Frederick, Ben Todd, Steve Poindexter, Ralph Fisher, Todd Bilgrien and Billy McCullah.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Betty’s Tribute Page at www.mcclendon-winters.com.

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