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Mary McBride Obituary
March 9, 1926 - May 14, 2023
Mary Frances (Whitaker) McBride was born in Tulsa, OK, on March 9, 1926, to Vern and Ollye Mae (Clayton) Whitaker and passed from this life May 14, 2023, at the age of 97. A proud life-long Tulsan, she was preceded in death by the love of her life, husband, Jack of 39 years; and son, Gary; and her parents. She is survived by grandson, Dalton; great-grandsons, Jackson and Gunnar; brother, Robert Whitaker (Cathy); nieces, Marjorie Lawrence (Ron Reese), Judith Boring (Mike); and nephews, Larry McBride, Daryl McBride and David Brothers. Mary Frances was an avid sports enthusiast who truly enjoyed her longtime bowling and bridge friendships.
Mary Frances will lie in state from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the Ninde Brookside Funeral Home. Her graveside service will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa.
Ninde Brookside, 918-742-5556, www.ninde.com.
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Kenny Gullette
February 26, 2025
I bowled in the old Amoco league at Yale bowl against Mary and worked with her at Amoco. ALWAYS super nice and great attitude. I saw her a few years ago at Sheridan Lanes on Sunday morning, bowling as always.
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