Mark Todd Mendenhall

Mark Todd Mendenhall, age 62, of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026, surrounded in love by his devoted family. Born on January 4, 1964, in Pryor, Oklahoma, Mark was the beloved son of Gary Lynn Mendenhall and Joyce “Dolores” Terrapin. He grew up in Pryor, attending the local public schools and graduating as a proud member of the Pryor High School class of 1982. On August 21, 2004, Mark married the love of his life, Laura Terese Haskins, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. They shared many years of making memories together. Mark built a dedicated career at Starfleet Transportation, where he worked side by side with his cherished sister Joyce for 23 years. He later went to work at Bennett Trucking until the time of his passing. His commitment to his work was matched only by the devotion he showed to his family and friends. Mark’s first and greatest love was always his family. He found immense joy in spending time with his children and grandchildren, who were his pride and joy. Mark was known for his love of travel, his talent and passion for gardening, and his enthusiasm for hunting. A man who cherished relationships, he was happiest when surrounded not only by family but also by friends, and he rarely met a stranger. Mark especially loved hosting gatherings, with his favorite tradition being the annual Fourth of July celebration at his home, where laughter, stories, and memories were shared by all who knew him. Mark’s legacy of warmth, generosity, and unwavering love will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know him. He will be deeply missed but fondly remembered for the joy he brought to so many lives. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Mack Terrapin; and his nephew, Kevan Mendenhall. Mark is survived by his loving wife, Laura of the home; his children, Randy Mendenhall of Coweta, Ayla Wimer and husband Owen of Fort Gibson, Lauren Mendenhall of the home, and Ryan Smith; his mother, Dolores Terrapin; father, Gary Mendenhall and wife Paula of Tulsa; siblings, Larry Mendenhall and wife Sherry of Baytown, TX, Joyce Gauntt of Muskogee, Cheryl Green and husband Gene of Pryor, and Stephanie Wynn and husband Randy of Tulsa; grandchildren, Aiden Merrill, Taylor Wimer, Baker Mendenhall, Brett Mendenhall, and Easton Mendenhall; along with other family members and many friends. The family will receive friends from 5-7PM, Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at Cornerstone Funeral Home. Mark’s life will be celebrated at 10AM, Thursday, March 19, 2026 at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Fort Gibson with Pastor Tommy Honeycutt officiating. Interment will follow at Citizens Cemetery in Fort Gibson with Randy Mendenhall, Aiden Merrill, Larry Mendenhall, Ryan Williams, Andy Williams, and Wes Green serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Darren Chupp, Arick Frazier, and Owen Wimer.

Mark Todd Mendenhall

January 4, 1964 - March 12, 2026