Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brown's Funeral Service - Atoka on Jan. 7, 2026.
Wanda Jewel Gregory, age 89, a lifelong
Lane, OK resident. She was born on Monday, October 26, 1936, to William Thomas and Opal Bell (Lane) Peeler, at
Lane, OK. Wanda passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026 at her home in
Lane, OK surrounded by her loved ones. She attended Iron Stob School in her early years. Wanda was a sales clerk for Sharpe's over 28 years. She married Edward Dean Gregory on Wednesday, February 18th, 1953 at Reno, NV. They enjoyed over 71 years of marriage before her passing. Wanda enjoyed gardening, flowers, canning, and loved her time working at Sharpe's, visiting with customers, and loved her grandchildren.
Wanda is survived by her husband, Edward Dean Gregory of the home in
Lane, OK; sons, Darrell Gregory and wife Linda of
Lane, OK, Gary Gregory of
Lane, OK; daughter, Janet Rector and husband Mike of
Lane, OK; grandchildren, Clint Rector and wife Margie of
Lane, OK, Cassandra Riley and husband James of
Lane, OK, Amanda Lawson and husband Clay of Caney, OK, Jeremy Gregory and wife Brandie of
Lane, OK; great grandchildren, Alec Rector and wife Summer of
Lane, OK, Meg Rector of
Lane, OK, Elena Rector of
Lane, OK, Tate Fritcher of
Lane, OK, Natalie Fritcher and significant other Martin Albarado of
Lane, OK, Tanner Gregory of
Lane, OK, Eli Long of
Lane, OK, Christian Riley and wife Bayle of
Lane, OK, Alyssa Riley and significant other Thomas Campbell of
Lane, OK, Bailey Riley of Caney, OK; great great grandchildren, Everliegh, Rosalynn, Ryfle, Ropelyn, Whitson; sisters, Leona Reese and husband Jerry of Tushka, OK, Joyce McDaniel and husband Phil of
Atoka, OK, JoAnne Callicoat and significant other bobby Tidwell of Bentley, OK; brother, Henry Peeler and wife Marlene of
Atoka, OK; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear and loved friends.
Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, William Thomas and Opal Bell (Lane) Peeler; son, Thomas Ray Gregory; sisters, Iva Dean Burden and husband Ivory, Alpha Mae Mead and husband William; great grandson, Coll Micheal Rector; brother in law, Terry Lee Callicoat; nephews, Tommy Peeler, TJ Callicoat, Calvin Bennett.
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DATE OF SERVICES: 02:00 PM Saturday, January 10th, 2026
PLACE OF SERVICES: Lane Baptist Church,
Lane, OklahomaOFFICIATING: Bro. Phil Barton
INTERMENT: Butler Cemetery,
Lane, OklahomaCASKETBEARERS: Dean Jackson, Shannon Reese, Brad Page, Clint Rector, Jeremy Gregory, Clint Nowlin
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Tanner Gregory, Doyle Sheffield, James Riley, Carey Rector, Alec Rector, Clay Lawson, Tate Fritcher
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FAMILY NIGHT IS FRIDAY 6-8PM
SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF
BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE -
ATOKA, OK