Mary Clyde Pate
April 28, 1927 - January 27, 2022
Mary C. Pate, 94, of Muskogee, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022. She was born April 28, 1927 in Porum, Oklahoma to William C. and Cherokee Roberson. She attended public schools and graduated from Chilocco Indian School in 1945 and furthered her education at Connors State College. Mary met Franklin Pate and gave birth to their daughter, Gretchen Lynn Pate. She worked as a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell and retired in 1985 after 37 years of service. She enjoyed raising Hereford cattle and other livestock on her farm in Warner and tending to all her animals. She loved spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids. Mary was loved dearly and will be missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Pate; daughter, Gretchen Pate; and sister, Rose Wilkins. Mary is survived by her grandson, Mark Sexton of Muskogee; granddaughter, Kimberly Sexton of Van Buren, AR; great-grandchildren, Bailey, Emiley, Riley, Averey, Bryar, Zayden, and Haggan; and great-great-grandson, Anderson Pate. Mary’s life will be celebrated at 10AM, Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Cornerstone Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Frank Miller officiating.
Mary C. Pate, 94, of Muskogee, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022. She was born April 28, 1927 in Porum, Oklahoma to William C. and Cherokee Roberson. She attended public schools and graduated from Chilocco Indian School in 1945... View Obituary & Service Information