Cliffa Jean (Hacker) Karnes, 86, of Tuttle, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026. She was born on February 18, 1939, in Minco to Robert T. Hacker and Margie (Johnson) Hacker.
On November 26, 1958, Cliffa married the love of her life, Delbert Raymond Karnes, in Grady County. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, and community. They were longtime, devoted members of Woodland Hills Baptist Church, where Cliffa faithfully served and formed many cherished friendships.
Cliffa worked at Oklahoma State University and later at Dobson Telephone Company doing clerical work. Her home was a place of warmth, laughter, and unconditional love. She lovingly cared for her grandchildren as they grew up, investing her time, energy, and heart into their lives. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy, and nothing brought her greater happiness than gathering her family together and creating lasting memories. Cliffa was a woman of many talents and creative gifts. She loved sewing and quilting, singing hymns, and playing the piano.
In their later years, Cliffa and Delbert shared a love of traveling and camping, they were active members of Campers on Mission, a group that traveled in their RVs to serve communities through volunteer and charity work. One of her most treasured adventures was a trip to Alaska in 2014. Whether close to home or miles away, she found joy in the journey—especially when surrounded by those she loved.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Delbert Raymond Karnes; and her siblings, Myra Chester and husband Elbert, Rosemary Howry, Wanda Heiliger and husband Robert, Garrett Hacker, Lester Hacker, brother-in-law Alvin Brummell, and sister-in-law Barbara Hacker.
Cliffa is survived by her daughter, Kala Kim Hudson of Chickasha; her son, Bradley Dean Karnes and wife Elizabeth of Choctaw; four grandchildren, Jeremy Hudson and wife Morgan of Norman, Mandi Tierce and husband Erick of Chickasha, Levi Karnes and wife Lindsey of Yukon, and Ethan Karnes of Moore; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Myrna Bruce and husband Dewey, Gayle Brummell, Joyce Eades and husband Gillis; brothers, John Hacker and partner Ann, Reese Hacker, Earl Hacker and wife Loretta; along with a host of extended family members and dear friends who will forever cherish her memory.
Viewing for the public will be from 12:00-8:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Woodland Hills Baptist Church in Newcastle, with interment to follow at Friendship Cemetery in Minco. Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home in Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www. eisenhourfh.com
.Cliffa’s legacy is one of steadfast faith, devoted love for her family - especially her precious grandchildren - and a joyful spirit that embraced both home and travel. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate caregivers at Tuttle Care Center and Legacy Hospice for their extraordinary kindness, comfort, and care during the final chapter of her life.
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