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Katelyn Stephens Obituary
Katelyn Leeann Stephens, 12, of Roland passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Oklahoma City. She was a student at Muldrow Junior High School. She loved to sing, worship God and play her ukulele.
She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Ben Stephens and Norris Ferguson; and one uncle, Paul Robert Stephens.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2019, at the Muldrow High School gymnasium with a private family graveside service under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren.
She is survived by her parents, Jared and Elizabeth Rice of Roland; one sister, Kara Rice of Roland; two brothers, Draven Wilson of Roland and Riley Hinton of Fort Smith; and her loving grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family will visit with relatives and friends Thursday, March 21, 2019, from 5-7 P.M. at East Side Free Will Baptist Church, 613 E. Sequoyah St., Muldrow.
Pallbearers will be Choise Shamblin, Barry Tabor, Brant Folowell, Ted Abbey, Chase Howard, Josh Limore, Todd Butcher and Mike Richards.
Honorary pallbearers are Brandon Sharp, Ken Sharp, Raymond Rhodes, Jason Long and Chris Allen.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to OK Kids Korral, 818 N.E. Eigth St., Oklahoma City, OK 73104.
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Cadence
March 17, 2025
I didn't realize until just now that yesterday was 6 years since your passing. Hit me like a ton of bricks. I miss you, friend. Love you more than anything I've ever loved.
Alexis Kuykendall
March 29, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss but I never got to meet Katelyn but she seems like a nice girl and I am heartbroken and she is so beautiful I wish I got a chance to meet her and know she is safe and with you I know what it feels to loose someone close my grandma passed on November 16, 2018 and my grandpa February 4, 2017 they raised me so just know I understand and it will be okay I sent love to you ❤❤ Alexis.
VW
March 27, 2019
My sincerest condolences to the Family for the lost of your baby Katelyn. May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn sustain you during this sad and difficult time with heartfelt sympathy (Isaiah 61:1 , 2 )
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