Sue Flanagan

Sue Flanagan was born on October 31, 1938, in Sherman, Texas to Reverend Joe Bailey Rice and Zora (Stockton) Rice and passed away in Sand Springs, Oklahoma on March 14, 2023, at the age of 84 years. Sue moved with her family to Edmond, Oklahoma in about 1949 where she graduated from high school before attending what was then Central State College in Edmond. She married Dale Flanagan of Erick, Oklahoma on June 17, 1960. After graduating from Central State with a Bachelor of Education, she moved with Dale to Weatherford where he completed his studies in pharmacy school at Southwestern State College in 1964. The family then moved to Beaver, Oklahoma where Dale worked as a pharmacist while Sue taught kindergarten in Forgan, Oklahoma. The family moved to Morris, Oklahoma in 1970, where she continued her teaching career. Sue was preceded in death by her parents, husband, her sisters Leta Marks and Beth Luttrell, and a brother, Odus Rice. She is survived by her brother John Rice of Edmond; one son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Lesa Flanagan of Stillwater; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lori and Mike Vinsant of Morris and Lisa and Jimmy Hart of Chandler, Oklahoma; grandchildren Logan and Kenzi Flanagan, Bailey (Michael) Martin, Lauren and Landon Hart and one great granddaughter soon to be born; and a host of other relatives and friends. Sue enjoyed entertaining and welcoming people into her home. She made everyone around her feel special with her kind and sweet demeanor. She had a sense of style that was evident wherever she went. She loved children, music, art, and chocolate. She had a particular love for choir and orchestra music, and never missed an opportunity to attend concerts - especially when her grandchildren performed. Sue played piano and organ for church for decades until her health prevented her from continuing. She enjoyed being a member of various music clubs, choirs, and trios throughout the years. She was a watercolor artist and decorated her home with many examples of her art. Proverbs 31 describes the epitome of an excellent woman. Sue exemplified so many of those qualities. The section begins with a question and then proceeds to describe her: An excellent wife, who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. … She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household are clothed in scarlet. She makes bed coverings for herself; her clothing is fine linen and purple. Her husband is known in the gates when he sits among the elders of the land. … Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.” (Excerpted from Proverbs 31.10-29) The family would like to extend their gratitude to Cassie Pulliam for her loving and expert care during the past year. Memorial Services will be held 2:00 PM Friday, March 24, 2023 at Trinity Baptist Church with Reverend Gary McKeen and Evangelist Pete Rice officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, condolences, photos, and videos may be shared with the family on Sue’s Tribute Page of our website at www.mcclendon-winters.com

Sue Flanagan

October 31, 1938 - March 14, 2023