Okemah Loyd

ARLINGTON -- Okemah Bernice Asbill Loyd, 91, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016, at her home in Pantego, Texas. Services: To honor her wishes she will be placed with her husband in the Fort Gibson National Cemetery at a later date. She was born September 21, 1924, in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. She lived at The Waterford in Pantego for the final 8 years of her life. Prior to that, she lived in Warner, Oklahoma. Her death resulted from pancreatic cancer and kidney disease. Mrs. Loyd was the only child of Joseph Arthur Asbill and Annie Laura Stewart Asbill. She married D R Loyd on October 11, 1941. They were married until his death on February 19,1999. It was a marriage based on love and respect filled with Christian values. A 1985 car accident left him with brain damage, and she cared for him until his death. They were members of the First Baptist Church of Warner. Mrs. Loyd began work outside her home when she was about 40 years of age. She worked for the U.S. Postal Service and became the Warner Postmaster in 1972. She found time to take courses at the local community college. She found time to take the grandchildren shopping, teach them to cook simple dishes, and make doll clothes. Her energy was unending, and she took advantage of every opportunity to travel. We want to thank the director, Jennifer Burton, and the staff at The Waterford in Pantego. It is impossible to list all the caring and helpful employees, and we apologize if we fail to include your name. Robyn, Brett and Cathy are among many employees who helped her. She cared deeply for Velma, Fatime, Maryam and Delmy. Mena and Goldie were remarkable caregivers in her final days. Her dear friend, Maria Hunter, enabled her to do many things during the last few years. Mrs. Loyd always said “Maria thinks of fun things to do.” VITAS Hospice provided guidance during Mrs.Loyd's final days. Survivors: She is survived by two children, JoAnna Loyd and her husband, London “Max” Howard and Jerry Lee and his wife, Martha Meeks Loyd; grandchildren; Tonya Howard and her friend, Leo Soldner, Paige Loyd Bennett and her husband, Ted, and Colby Landon Loyd and his wife, Amanda; great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, Taylor Loyd Howard and his wife, Ashley, and their child, Austin, Lacee Martens Pattengill her husband, Frank, and their children, Remington, Harrison, Frankie and Waylon, Baylee Martens and her friend, Coty Rock, Tommi Jo Martens, and her great grand-daughters Haley and Claire Loyd who will be providing the special music for the service; Thomas Martens, her former grandson-in-law; brother and sister-in-law, Ross and Ruby Adams; and several cherished nieces and nephews. Wade Family Funeral Home Arlington, 817-274-9233