Valerie Powers

Valerie Ann (Wicker) Powers was born November 17, 1957 in Lawton, Oklahoma to Roy O'dell and Patricia Ann (McIntosh) Wicker. She departed this earth in the early morning hours of February 24, 2026.

Valerie grew up in Lawton, Oklahoma graduating with the class of 1975 from Eisenhower High School.

She spent many days working for the family construction business before pursuing a career with the Department of Defense. Through her years of service, she worked in Wiesbaden, Germany, McAlester, Oklahoma, Tooele, Utah and served numerous months in Kabul, Afghanistan. She had a gift for numbers and received many awards throughout her career including the Superior Civilian Service Award. She retired in 2020.

After meeting in Tooele, Utah, she married the love of her life, Craig Powers on June 16, 2006. They made their home in McAlester, Oklahoma.

Valerie had many hobbies, including watercolor painting, sewing and cake decorating. One of the greatest gifts she gave her grandchildren was a homemade first birthday cake, double layered, and decorated by hand with love.

Val's heart for her fur babies was immeasurable. She had many pets, but the fondness she shared with her dog, Bowser, in the later years of her life kept her smiling.

Valerie was a special person who will be missed by many family, friends, neighbors, and work colleagues.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Roy O. Wicker and Patricia A. (McIntosh) Wicker; her grandparents: Ralph V. McIntosh and Issey (Howard) McIntosh, and Marcus E. Wicker, Sr. and Pearl (Crowder) Wicker.

She is survived by her dedicated husband, Craig Powers of McAlester, Oklahoma; son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Samantha Wicker; grandchildren: Jackson Wicker, and Charlotte Wicker all of Barnsdall, Oklahoma; bonus children: Dan Powers and Camille Powers of Salt Lake City, Utah; brother and sister-in-law: Marcus and Tracy Wicker of Cache, Oklahoma; sister and brother-in-law: Janis and Brad Balentine of Colorado Springs, Colorado; niece and nephew-in-law, Jordan and Pedro Puente; and great-nephew, Grayson Marcus Puente all of Cache, Oklahoma. Valerie also leaves behind many cousins, extended family, and her favorite caregiver, and friend Lanae Tafoya and her daughter, Hope of McAlester, Oklahoma.

Valerie will be laid to rest at the Highland Cemetery in Lawton, Oklahoma next to her parents.