Vera Mae Rushing

Vera Mae Rushing obituary, Sulphur, OK

Vera Mae Rushing

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Vera Rushing Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by DeArman Funeral Home - Wynnewood on Mar. 17, 2026.
Vera Mae Rushing was born on January 14, 1939 in Wynnewood, Oklahoma to parents, Della Mae Sampson and James Cecil Sampson Sr. Vera passed from this life on March 14, 2026 in Sulphur, Oklahoma.

Vera is survived by her husband, Billy Norman Rushing of Wynnewood, Oklahoma; Daughters, Cassandra Stephens of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Della Phelps of Holdenville, Oklahoma, Charlemayne Hill of Sulphur, Oklahoma; Grandson, Alfred Phelps III; Great Grandchildren, Amia Phelps and Amir Phelps; Brothers, Carl Sampson of Wynnewood, Oklahoma, Victor Sampson of Wynnewood, Oklahoma; Sister, Mary Ellen Gates of Ft. Worth, Texas; many step-children, cousins, and a host of other family and friends.

Vera was preceded in death by her Grandson, Dominick Stephens; Brothers, James Cecil Sampson Jr., Herschell Sampson; and Sisters, Eloise Pickens and Gail Sampson.

Services for Vera will be on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. Visitation for Vera will be on Friday, March 20, 2026 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at DeArman Funeral Home in Wynnewood, Oklahoma.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

20

Visitation

DeArman Funeral Home- Wynnewood

103 E Cherokee St, Wynnewood, OK 73098

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Mar

21

Funeral service

Mount Carmel

708 N. Robberson Ave, Wynnewood, OK 73098

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