Lara Ellen Zachary

Lara Ellen Zachary obituary, Talihina, OK

Lara Ellen Zachary

Lara Zachary Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McCarn Funeral Service - Talihina on Mar. 14, 2025.

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Lara Ellen (Bryant) Zachary, age 68 of Talihina, Oklahoma passed away from this life on March 12, 2025. Lara was born on December 29, 1956 in Talihina, Oklahoma to Dixie Helen (Medders) and Larry D. Bryant. Lara enjoyed working in her flower beds, playing bingo, reading, quilting, and doing arts and crafts. She loved cooking for her family as they were her pride and joy. She worked for the Choctaw Nation Dietary department for many years before retiring after her health declined. Lara will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Lara is survived by her son, Bailey Zachary of Talihina; brothers, David Bryant and wife Vickie, Steve Bryant and wife Yoni, and Jon Bryant and wife Linda; uncle, John Medders; special cousin, Tia Sipe; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of extended family and friends.
Lara is preceded in passing by her parents, Larry and Helen Bryant; brother, Ron Bryant; grandparents, Bill and Vera Grace Medders and Clarence and Minnie Wall.
Pallbearers are Steve Bryant, Andrew Bryant, David Bryant, Greg Bryant, Jon Bryant, Aaron Bryant.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 4:00PM to 6:00PM at McCarn Funeral Service in Talihina.
Services will be on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 2:00PM at Living Faith Pentecostal Church in Talihina with Bro. Kenny Bryant and Bro. Joseph Mullins officiating. Interment will follow at New Talihina City Cemetery. Services have been entrusted to McCarn Funeral Service.
The family would like to express their gratitude of thanks to Rainbow Home Health, Jessica Hagelberger and Brooke Daney.

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