Evelyn Stiles

Evelyn Alice (Baker) Stiles September 28, 1932 – March 28, 2025 Evelyn Alice (Baker) Stiles, 92, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on March 28, 2025. A faithful servant of the Lord, Evelyn lived her life with grace, love, and unwavering devotion to her faith and family. Evelyn was born on September 28, 1932, in Fletcher, Oklahoma to Millie Rowena (Fite) Baker and Alfred Eugene Baker. She was the youngest of eight children. In 1954, she joined her best friend Dorothy in a singing duet known as “The Stardust Twins”. She and Dorothy sang for the soldiers at the USO Clubs in Lawton, OK. As an avid roller skater, she and Dorothy could be found at Dodo Park skating rink every weekend. In 1963, Evelyn met the love of her life, Doyle Stiles, at TG&Y five and dime. When he saw her down the aisle, he thought she was the most beautiful gal he had ever seen and would like to date her. He was so afraid she would say no that he asked the manager of the store to relay the message to her. She said she would….so he did! He took her to the Ritz theatre to see “The Great Escape”…..but HE didn’t escape. They were married just seven weeks later! In 1964, Doyle and Evelyn started attending Bethel Temple Church, where Evelyn gave her heart to the Lord. There, she served as President of the Ladies Auxiliary, and was involved in multiple ministries including the Church Choir, youth camp, Vacation Bible School, and the one closest to her heart, singing with the Gospelettes Trio. Doyle and Evelyn began attending Muskogee First Assembly in 1994. Evelyn served as a greeter, part-time office secretary and Pastor Rose’s proofreader until her health no longer allowed. Doyle and Evelyn recently celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary. Together, they raised three daughters; eight grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren. She dedicated her life to running the good race, always striving to be the best wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a woman of deep conviction, a prayer warrior whose faith never wavered. She found joy in the simple blessings of life—reading the Bible, attending Church, playing games, shopping, admiring her beautiful flower garden and, most of all, cherishing time with her beloved husband and family. Their love stood as a testament to faith and commitment, and Evelyn was the heart of their family—a source of wisdom, comfort, and unconditional love. Her presence was unforgettable, along with that beautiful smile. Her kindness and warmth touched the lives of all who knew her. Though she has gone to be with the Lord, her legacy of faith, love, and devotion will live on in the hearts of those she leaves behind. Evelyn is survived by her loving husband, Doyle of Muskogee; her three daughters, Beverly (Laymon) Stanfill of Braggs, Oklahoma, Cyndi (Jim) Franklin of Clovis, California, and Angela (Kevin) McCoy of Muskogee, Oklahoma; eight grandchildren, Tiffany (Clinton) Mackey, Dustin (Holly) Stanfill, Jessica (John) Waymire, Nathan Franklin, Taylor McCoy, James (Cristina) Franklin, Chelsea (Dylan) Rowan, Courtney (Hayden) Perry; thirteen great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom were blessed to be guided by her love and example. Evelyn was preceded in death by her mother and father, Millie and Alfred Baker; as well as her seven siblings, Edna, Carl, Mac, Leon, Forrest, Thelma, and Lillie. Her life was a testament to God’s love, and her memory will forever be a blessing. The family will receive friends from 5:30-7:30PM, Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Cornerstone Funeral Home. A celebration of Evelyn’s life will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Muskogee First Assembly of God Church. Interment will follow at Greenhill Cemetery with Ken Arney, Garry Eller, Joe Felegi, Bobby Howard, Fred Kiser, Dennis Mustain, Stephen Smalley, and Dwayne Daugherty. Honorary pallbearers will be Taylor McCoy, Dustin Stanfill, Nathan Franklin, James Franklin, Clinton Mackey, Dylan Rowan, Hayden Perry, and John Waymire. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Muskogee First Assembly of God Missions.

Evelyn Stiles

September 28, 1932 - March 28, 2025