Obituary of Oran LaVerne Baxter

LaVerne Baxter was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the age of 82. She is preceded in death by her parents, Oran and Katholee Mayfield; her husband of 43 years, Arvel Lee Baxter; and two brothers, Don Mayfield of McLoud, OK and Dean Mayfield of Tulsa, OK. She is survived by her sister, Vanita Hardwick; her daughters, Donna Ashlock and Kay Tiger; 4 grandchildren, Dr. Justin Ashlock, Waco Ashlock, Cale Ashlock and Lara Tiger; and 11 great grandchildren. Oran LaVerne Baxter (lovingly known as Pugin and called Muner by her grandchildren) was born on November 2, 1933 in Spaulding, OK to Oran & Katholee Mayfield. She attended Holdenville High School where she was a cheerleader and basketball queen. She was married to the love of her life, Arvel Lee Baxter on March 7, 1952. They moved to Tulsa when her daughters started school and was actively involved in their lives from birth into adulthood. She was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker delighting in the joys of her family. LaVerne enjoyed O.U. Football, making candy, fudge and being surrounded by her family; especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. LaVerne, our Muner, was a kind, patient, Christian woman who showed us all the true meaning of family. “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” II Timothy 1:7 LaVerne will lie in state from 11-8 p.m. Thursday at the Ninde Brookside Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Carbondale Church of Christ. She will be laid to rest at Memorial Park Cemetery. Ninde Brookside Chapel ninde.com 918-742-5556