Billie Ruth Stickland

Billie Ruth Strickland was born March 25, 1942 in Talihina , OK , the daughter of Preston Lee Lawrence and Mary Francis (Billy) Lawrence and had lived in Antlers since 1975. Her parents preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Strickland, her brother, Preston Lawrence and her grandson, Van Linn, Jr. Billie enjoyed music and spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and was of the Assembly of God faith. SURVIVORS INCLUDE: one daughter, Brenda Linn of Antlers; four sons, Van Linn of Hugo, John Linn of Antlers, Larry Linn of Soper and Robert Linn of Hugo; four sisters, Barbara McKee of Hugo, Linda Taylor of Soper, Sharon Davis of Soper and Lenora Jackson of Hugo; four brothers, Raymond Tom of Hugo, Michael Tom of Fort Smith, AR, Larry Tom of Bennington, OK and Wayland Tom of Kennett, MO; 17 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 22 nieces and nephews along with many other relatives and friends.