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Linda Celsor Obituary
Linda Lee Celsor passed away on May 27, 2025, in Elk City, OK, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 1, 1939, in Sentinel, OK, where she grew up and attended school. Linda met and married the love of her life, James Curtis "Bud" Celsor, on July 6, 1957, in Sentinel. Together, they made their home in Sentinel, where they raised their four children. She loved spending time with her family and was always happiest surrounded by those she loved.
Linda later attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University and earned her bachelor's degree in education. She was a dedicated elementary school teacher for many years, touching the lives of countless children.
Linda was a faithful servant and a longtime member of the First Baptist Church, where she found joy and community. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include:
Children: Jimmy Celsor & wife, Brenda, Rocky, OK
Marty Meacham, Sentinel, OK
Grandchildren: Court Celsor & Forrest, Sentinel, OK
Koby Celsor & wife, Kennedy, Cordell, OK
Kelsey Martin & husband, Patrick, Cuero, TX
Kaitlyn Garrett & husband, Zane, Sentinel, OK
Kasady Chandler, Sentinel, OK
Great Grandchildren: Hagen, Rowdy, Knox, Camden, Colton, Everly, Adalyn, Teagan, Hayden, & Jackson.
A host of other family & Friends.
Preceded in death by her husband: Bud Celsor, Children: Mary Jo Celsor and Steven Celsor, and grandchild: Kirbie Celsor.
Funeral: 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 30, 2025
First Baptist Church
Visitation: 3:00 - 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 29, 2025
Ray & Martha's Funeral Home
Interment: Sentinel Cemetery
Under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Sentinel, OK
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114 S 3rd St., Sentinel, OK 73664
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