Dorothy Lou Litsey

Dorothy Lou Litsey, a resident of Okmulgee, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at the age of 79. She was born July 16, 1934 to H.R. Stokesberry and Ollie (Grimes) Stokesberry in Dewar, Oklahoma. She was a member of the Jubilee Christian Center in Okmulgee and a member of the Okmulgee Crocheting Club. She worked for the Oklahoma Beverage Company for several years as well as the Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Department and the County Election Board. Dorothy enjoyed cooking and sewing but most of all, she loved taking care of her grandchildren and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, H.R. and Ollie Stokesberry; husband, Charlie Litsey in 2005; son, Jim Litsey; one brother, H.R. Stokesberry, Jr.; three sisters, Alice Yandle, Inez Stokesberry and Nadine Stokesberry. Survivors include her son, Dale Litsey and wife, Colleen of Okmulgee; five grandchildren, Jimmy Litsey, Terri Lynn Baldridge, Jerri Dawn Carter, Daleen Porter and Charlie Litsey; eight great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; two nieces and one nephew and numerous other relatives and friends. Memorial Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at the Jubilee Christian Center in Okmulgee with Reverend Dale Litsey officiating.