Ruth Marie Wyatt

Celebrating 101 Years of Dedication, Kindness, and Service…

Ruth Marie (Broyles) Wyatt was born on September 14, 1924 in Ripley, Oklahoma. She was the first of four sisters born to Claude and Florence Broyles. Ruth and her sisters grew up on a progressive dairy farm, east of Ripley, and they all graduated from Ripley Public Schools. According to Ripley Alumni records, Ruth Marie Wyatt was the oldest living graduate from Ripley public schools. Ruth Marie and her sisters worked hard on their farm as they grew up helping their parents run a successful dairy operation and farm. Upon high school graduation, Aunt Martie traveled back and forth from Stillwater, Oklahoma to get a degree in business. Her mode of transportation was the Sante Fe Railway, Doodlebug, a gasoline-powered railcar that carried both passengers and baggage.

After she completed an associate’s degree in business, she became the accountant for a local sawmill near Ripley. There, she met and married Jerry Wyatt. While Jerry worked in construction jobs, Ruth Marie returned to Oklahoma State University and obtained her B.S. Degree, and teaching certificate in Elementary Education. Before long, Jerry and Ruth settled in Stillwater, where Aunt Martie started teaching 4th grade at Highland Park Elementary School. She taught school for many years before retiring from Highland Park.

Ruth Marie and Jerry Wyatt did not have children, so her students became “their children” along with their nieces and nephews. Together, Jerry and Aunt Martie hosted many of our family events in their home and most of our holidays were spent there as well. Due to health complications, that initiated during Uncle Jerry’s military service, he passed away in 1997. Aunt Marie has since lived alone in the same Stillwater home all by herself until a few weeks ago. Even though Aunt Martie’s eyesight was slightly less than perfect, for years she drove herself around Stillwater to do volunteer work at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma and the Highland Park Elementary Library. Weekly, she drove her car to serve meals at her church, and until a few years ago, she was still driving to conduct her personal business in Stillwater and to Perkins for family events and holidays. For decades, Ruth Marie Wyatt was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Stillwater and drove herself to church every Sunday. She was an independent woman and one of God’s finest creations!

We mourn the passing of our beloved Aunt Martie, who graced this world for more than 101 years. Her life was a testament to compassion, wisdom, and unwavering faith. As a dedicated 4th grade teacher, she inspired countless young minds. She infused a love of learning into her classroom, and it became a sanctuary for encouragement and growth.

Aunt Martie’s devotion and services to others extended far beyond the walls of Highland Park Elementary. She was active in her church, leading by example with her generous spirit, donations, and steadfast commitment to her church and community. Her faith was her guiding light, and she touched the lives of many.

A true and humble philanthropist, Ruth Marie Wyatt supported numerous organizations across Oklahoma and the country. Her charitable giving and tireless advocacy helped make dreams possible for those in need, leaving a legacy of hope and kindness.

We celebrate her remarkable life, grateful for the love, wisdom, and inspiration she shared with us all. Her legacy will certainly continue to shape our hearts forever.

In heaven, Ruth Marie (Broyles) Wyatt can now join those who passed before her; her parents, Claude and Florence Broyles; her husband, Jerry Wyatt; three sisters, Fern (Broyles) Urban, Irene (Broyles) Crawford, and Betty (Broyes/Story) Harper; brothers-in-law, Jack Crawford, John Urban, and John Harper; three nieces, Teresa (Urban) Mosier, and Lisa and Becky Urban; and two nephews, Blaine Story and Michael Levine.

Survivors include her nephews and their spouses, Dr. Bob Story, Buddy and Donna Urban, John and Christine Urban, and Michael and Carolyn Urban; her nieces and their spouses, Janet (Reams) Levine, Belinda (Story) Beams and Kenny, Lisa (Harper) Meyers and Bryan, and Kitty and Mark Cromwell.

Great nieces, nephews, and their families include Rebekah (Levine) and David Shackney and sons, Orry, Harry and Daniel Shackney; J.J. Levine and sons, Quin, Arlo and Caleb Levine; Toyin Amin-Levine, and Braxton Davis; Travis and Amy Beams and children, Clancey and Hudson Kent, Natalie and Greyson Beams, and Reagan Stanfield; Dustin and CC Beams and daughters, Brooklyn and Blakely Beams; Ryan (Story) and Tony Chesley and children, Madison, Blake, Kinsley, Taylor, and Tristan Chesley; Terrill Story and Bryan Greer and children, Tatum and Tegan Dickson; Tyson and Ashley Story and children, Brooke, Bailey, and Blakley Story, Taylor Bowen, Rylie and Brooke Pendergraff, and Roper Harshman; Tyler and Brooke Story and children, Brinley and Riley Story, and Micah Kern; and Bryce and Kavan Meyers. From Texas, Heather and Brandon Louvier, Ashley and Blake Coburn, Keith and Mary Mosier, Shannon Mosier, John Paul and Lauren Urban, Mathew Urban, Trey, James, Erin, and Kelly Brasseaux, Brad and Citrine Urban, Andrew Urban, Kaci and Dennis Johnson, and Kristin Abshier.

Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Dighton-Marler Funeral Home, 5106 North Washington, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74075. Graveside services will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Stillwater, Ok, at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 18th, 2026.