1947 - 2016
1947 - 2016
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Mary (Brown) Sartin, 68, of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016 at her home.
She was born July 19, 1947 to Leo Ivo and Edna Vivian (Emmons) Brown in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Mary was in raised in Shawnee until at the age of 9 her family moved to the Bethel Acres community. She attended Bethel Public Schools and graduated with the class of 1965 from Bethel High School.
After marriage she moved to Shawnee where she raised her children. She moved to Norman for a short time before returning back to Shawnee where she has resided since.
Mary worked for Central Plastics in Shawnee where she held several positons including machine operator, shipping and receiving clerk until she retired after over 30 years of service.
Mary was very creative and enjoyed quilting and cake decorating. She was an avid Thunder Fan.
She was preceded in death by her son, Brett Sartin; her parents, Leo and Edna Brown; and 2 great-grandchildren, Hope and Faith Goodman.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Lisa Veitenheimer and Lee Humphrey of Oklahoma City, OK; 2 brothers, Harold and Sam Brown of Shawnee, OK and Mac Brown and Liz Simon of Oklahoma City, OK; grandchildren, John Preston, Ashley Veitenheimer, Brittany Goodman, Easton Veitenheimer, Natalie Bridgeman, Amber Underwood, Monica Sartin and Taylor Sartin; 13 great grandchildren; and other extended family and friends.
Visitation will begin 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 11, 2016 and continue until service time. Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Hopewell Cemetery on Hardesty Road with Reverend Larry Sparks of Blackburn Chapel Baptist Church officiating under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh.
Rosemary Thompson
April 9, 2025
It is hard to believe it has been 9 yrs. I miss talking to her on the phone. She was so sweet.
Judy Howard
October 13, 2017
She was my first friend in Shawnee when we were neighbors. She was always Mary Edna to me. I'm so sorry to hear she is gone.
Lisa Veitenheimer
July 31, 2017
This is the 1st time i have saw this, it brought tears to my eyes.Thank you for all the kind words about my mom. I miss her everyday. Bless you all
Dian Dodd
April 12, 2016
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Mary at Central Plastics. She was always laughting, smiling. She was always nice to me. She will be missed.
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Robin Klaser (Spears)
April 12, 2016
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Mary for a number of years at Central Plastics. She always had a smile on her face. Such a sweet and loving soul
Deborah King
April 10, 2016
So sad you've gone but I do know that my dear friend Brett was waiting there for you with open arms <3 RIP
Cindy Roberts
April 10, 2016
My love and condolences to the family..She was a wonderful person...
Jerry & Virginia Gamble
April 10, 2016
Words can't begin to express our sorrow. We'll always remember Mary's kind and gentle nature, her sweet laugh, how she loved her family and friends. Also how she loved her pets. She was a hard worker and a loving and generous person. Her love was unconditional.
April 10, 2016
No more sadness or loneliness. No more pain or illness. She's in the Lord's loving arms and is at peace.
Lillie Richardson
April 10, 2016
My heart is with your family. May God bless and bring your family peace. I love Mary, and I will truly, truly miss her. May God bless her soul.

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Prayers, love, hugs
April 10, 2016
What a joy you were, easy to talk to, always there to listen. What a great friend. And what fun we had! I'll miss you, but I will look forward to seeing you again someday.
April 10, 2016
Many happy memories.  
You're in the Lord's loving arms now and free of sickness and pain.
See you in heaven!

Quilting had become such an enjoyment to her. She put so much love into her projects.
Virginia Gamble
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Her most recent masterpiece.
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Rosemary Scott & Cindy
April 9, 2016
We offer sincere condolences and prayers for the loss of your mother. May you feel the love and presence of God and may his light shine on you as you recall all the joy and happiness that family and friends shared with her.
Cherita and Ken Landry
April 8, 2016
Mary, you were a wonderful person who will be greatly missed. Our condolences to the family. Sending prayers and hugs ♡
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