MARY LEYBA

1959 - 2018

MARY LEYBA obituary, 1959-2018, Choctaw, OK

BORN

1959

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Hibbs Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center

2190 Harper St

Choctaw, Oklahoma

MARY LEYBA Obituary

Jan. 9, 1959 - Oct. 3, 2018 CHOCTAW Our beloved angel, Mary Lynn Leyba, went to be with Our Lord and Savior Oct. 3, 2018. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Salome Ramon Leyba; parents, Hoyt Hilton & Mary Patricia Wood; and her grandparents, Mary Madge & Joseph Jordan and Winifred & Ray Bell. She is survived by her children, Patricia Marie Thompson, Salome Ramon Leyba, Jr, and Kristy Ramona Leyba, all of Choctaw. She leaves behind her brother, Joseph Hilton Wood, of Norman; and sister, Amy Lee Wood, of Yukon. Mary is also survived by five grandsons, who absolutely thought she hung the moon, including, Braeden Leyba, Gavin Leyba, Greysen Leyba, Easton Leyba, and Jacksen Thompson; as well as her aunt, nieces, nephews, cousins, mother-in-law, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, daughter-in-law, and son-in-law who meant so much to her. Mary graduated Midwest City High School, where she made lasting friendships that followed her throughout the years. She enjoyed her church choir for many years. Her passions in life were gardening and bringing family together with her cooking. She truly adored spending time with her grandbabies more than anything. Mary was always on the go, traveling with her children, seeing new things, revisiting old things. She was active clear up until the time she became too weak to participate. She had a strong will and a contagious zest for life like no other. Mary's favorite color was purple and she loved butterflies so much that it was a theme in her home and her life. Mary passed away from complications of pancreatic cancer that had metastasized after several rounds of chemotherapy. Many of Mary's friends, neighbors, and family were there to visit her on a daily basis, but she waited until it was just her children by her side to finally let go to be with Jesus. There will be a Viewing 1-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, and Funeral Services will be held Monday, Oct. 8 at 2:30 p.m. at Hibbs Funeral Home, 2190 Harper St., Choctaw, OK 73020. Burial services will follow at Brown Cemetery, Hwy 9, Tecumseh, OK 74873. In lieu of flowers, we are asking that donations be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

Published by Oklahoman on Oct. 7, 2018.
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I still lie awake at night, unbelieving that you are gone. I miss you so much, Mary. I thought we'd be cranky old sisters together and I am so lost without you. You were my rock when everything fell apart and I feel like I've lost a limb. I don't think this will ever feel real. Please say hello to everyone and tell them I love them. I prayed for more time with you, but you were just too beautiful for earth.

I love you so very much.

Your sister,

Amy

November 12, 2018

I love you Mary! I'm sorry I wasn't there. You are dearly missed, but I'm glad you aren't in pain anymore. You had become an amazing friend and I cherish the memories I have with you.

Chris Thompson

October 8, 2018

Amy Jones

October 8, 2018

You are the best sister-in-law anyone could ever have. You put up with my pain in the rear brother all those years I know that itself was a challenge. But he really loved you! I was 6 when you came into my life and you gave me your love with the love of wonderful nieces and nephews, and for that I am very grateful for your time on earth. Now the time has come for you and my brother to be back together again. I love you and I will see you some sunny day.

Woody Lauderdale

October 7, 2018

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