Deedra Ann Cruikshank

Deedra Ann Cruikshank obituary, Anadarko, OK

Deedra Ann Cruikshank

Deedra Cruikshank Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith Funeral Home - Anadarko on Nov. 21, 2023.

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Deedra Ann Cruikshank, 39,of Anadarko, gained her wings on November 19, 2023 with family by her side. She was born on August 15, 1984 to Eva Tselee and Derrick Cruikshank. She grew up in Anadarko and graduated from Anadarko High School. She worked for the local newspaper for several years. She loved spending time with her children and granddaughter Everley. Deedra enjoyed watching movies, going on walks, bead working, coloring with her daughter Angel as well as visiting with family and friends. Deedra had a contagious laugh that will be truly missed.
She is survived by her children: Donovan Cruikshank, Angel and Elijah Miller, Eva, Deanna and Deandra Cruikshank.
Her granddaughter, Everely Cruikshank
Brothers: Cameron and Derrick Cruikshank, Jr. and Jason Tselee
Sisters: Maenisha and Mary Cruikshank
Father: Derrick Cruikshank
Special Friends: Robyn Beaver and Stephanie Akoneto
Deedra was preceded in death by her daughter, Anna Rose Marie; her son JayShaun Wayne; her mother, Eva Tselee and her grandmother, Amy "Red" Tselee.
She will be loved and missed by all who were blessed to know her.
Services will be at Smith Funeral Home on Monday, November 27, 2023 at 11:00 A.M.
Prayer Service will be on Sunday, November 26, 2023 from 1 P.M. to 3 P.M.
Burial will be at Kaudle Kaule Family Cemetery, Carnegie, OK
Visitation will be on Saturday from 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Services under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Anadarko, OK.
Messages of condolences may be sent to: www.smithfuneralservices.com
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