Gloria Y. "Gordy" Hamlin

1933 - 2018

Gloria "Gordy" Y. Hamlin, 84, died at 6:45 A.M. on Tuesday at her home.
Funeral services for "Gordy" will be held at 10 A.M. on Saturday, June 2, 2018 in the Stumpff Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles McKnight officiating. Interment will be in the Dewey Cemetery under the direction of the Stumpff Funeral Home & Crematory.
Gordy was generous with words of wisdom. She was never at a loss of words and always had a way of making you feel exactly what she was saying. There was never a question in her intention. She was pure in her exchanges and simplistic in her love- it was unconditional, unwavering and, at times, undeserved. She would give her opinion without flinching or apology but she never dismissed you for your choice and always welcomed you home when it didn't work out. She may slide a little "I told you so" into the conversation but it was met with a side of Pringles, a bologna and cheese sandwich, smiley-face pancakes or a bowl of chicken & noodles.
There is no denying that you saw her entire life in all that she had and all that she did. Her home was filled with pictures and quotes and paintings and books and ALL of the things that made her GORDY! Most importantly, you saw her welcome everyone into her home. She shared her table, her food, her heart and her warmth. She loved loving! You were welcomed by her hearth and warmed by her fire. If you failed to learn how to treat others by watching her, you, my friend, were not watching!
She was modest and humble, never judgmental or unforgiving. She spoke of her life with enthusiasm. It was not always easy and she never misled you to believe that it was but she was grateful for it and would tell you so. She would reach across that kitchen table, pat your hand and all the world would be right again. She meant it. All her love she gave in that one touch.
She showed us the importance of enjoying the moment, creating experiences, and honoring family & friends. She taught us to laugh, love and "bring'em home and feed'em". Please continue to honor her by loving graciously, living earnestly and forgiving easily.
Gloria "Gordy" Yvonne (Clifford) Hamlin was born on August 23, 1933 to Earl and Minnie Mae (Parsons) Clifford in Freedom, OK. She graduated from Copan High School in 1951, worked for a short time for Phillips Petroleum in the steno-pool before marrying the love of her life, Jimmy Dean Hamlin on September 3, 1954. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister and brother-in-law, Densel "Dix" and Roland "Bus" Hamlin; brother and sister-in-law, Lt. Colonel Alden and Clara Clifford; sister Clara "Cad" Whalen; brother and sister-in-law George "Joe" and Patricia "Patty" Clifford; sister and brother-in-law Anne and Ira "Sonny" Pollock; brother Dean Clifford and grandson, Jimmy Don "Bronc" Harrington II. She is survived by her husband of almost 64 years, daughter Traci Austin, son and daughter-in-law John and Denise Hamlin, son JD Hamlin, 9 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, Jacqueline "Jackie" Clifford, brother-in-law, Sam Hamlin, numerous beloved nieces and nephews and more friends than can be counted. In lieu of flowers and in celebration of a life lived to its fullest, the family has requested that donations be made to: CARD Nutrition, 301 E. Angus Avenue, Dewey, OK, 74029.
Friends who wish may sign the online guest book and leave condolences at www.stumpff.org.