Marilyn DeMoss

Marilyn Sue DeMoss, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the age of 81. Marilyn was born on April 18, 1943, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Calvin "Bill" and Helen Main.

Marilyn grew up in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, where she graduated from high school in 1961. She continued her education at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Marilyn met the love of her life, Glenn DeMoss, Jr., as a result of her needing to correct a payroll error that caused Glenn to not receive his paycheck. The two were married on September 3, 1983, and shared a life filled with love, adventure, and joy.

Marilyn's passions included boating and fishing at Grand Lake, traveling across the United States and abroad, and participating in bridge groups with her friends. She was a devoted sports enthusiast, passionately following all basketball, the OKC Thunder, the Olympics, and her favorite, OU football. Marilyn also had a deep affection for her dogs and maintaining a lifelong commitment to health and wellness.

Family was the heart of Marilyn's life. She was a devoted wife, an exceptional mother, and a proud grandmother. Her faith was a cornerstone of her life, and she was a member of the First Christian Church of Sapulpa. Marilyn's happiest moments were spent with her family, often gathered for joyous family events or cheering on her favorite football team, BOOMER SOONER!

Marilyn is preceded in death by her parents and her brother David Main, she is survived by her loving husband, Glenn DeMoss, Jr. of Sapulpa, OK; her children, Lisa Bradley and husband Bruce of Sapulpa, OK; Eric Neel and wife Michelle of Glenpool, OK; Chad Neel and wife Monaca of Keller, TX; and her stepdaughter Alicia McCall and husband Dee of Broken Arrow, OK. She is also survived by her treasured grandchildren, Andrew Ostrander, Samantha Neel, and Alana Decker, and her sister-in-law Susan Main.

Arrangements are entrusted to Schaudt's Glenpool-Bixby Funeral Service. Family and friends are invited to leave words of comfort, special memories, and condolences online at www.schaudtfuneralservice.com.

Marilyn will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Her legacy of love, faith, and joy will remain in the hearts of her family and friends forever.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Marilyn's memory be made to Wild Heart Ranch at www.4thewild.org.