Myrna Ussery

Myrna June (Schauffler) Ussery, age 69, of Porter departed this life on late Friday evening, August 1, 2008 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Myrna was born on August 12, 1938 in Coweta, Oklahoma to Melvin and Lucille (Frazier) Schauffler. She attended Coweta Public Schools and graduated from Coweta High School in 1955. Myrna and Donald R. Ussery were united in marriage on August 14, 1956 in Coweta, Oklahoma. In 1968, she and Donald moved to Porter, Oklahoma from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. She was a cashier at First National Bank in Porter until she decided to retire. She was a member of the Shahan Free Will Baptist Church in Coweta, Oklahoma. Myrna enjoyed cross stitching, watching birds, gardening, and she loved spending time with her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Left behind to cherish her memories is her husband of 51 years, Don of the home; her two sons, Gary Don Ussery of the home and Melvin Russell Ussery and his wife, Kellie, of Porter; her parents, Melvin and Lucille Schauffler of Coweta; her sister, Joyce E. Jay of Broken Arrow; her two grandchildren, April Ann Ussery and Steven Russell Ussery; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her sister, Norma Davis. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at First Baptist Church in Coweta with Rev. Lynn Moss officiating. Committal prayers and interment will follow at Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements and services are under the direction of Wright Funeral Home in Coweta. Family and friends may view the obituary and send condolences to the family online at www.wrightfh.net. Pallbearers will be Steve Davis, Clinton Jay, Curtis Jay, Hayden Jay, Caymen Davis, and Robert Ratliff. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mrs. Ussery to the Shahan Free Will Baptist Church, P.O. Box 995, Coweta, Oklahoma 74429.