Billie C. Sterner

Billie Claudine (Cox) Sterner, 75, a resident of Okmulgee passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 in Kansas City, MO. She was born December 29, 1945 to Claude and Louise (Freeman) Cox in Henryetta, OK. Billie attended St. Anthony’s Grade School and then graduated from Okmulgee High School in 1963. After high school she worked at the City Hospital in Okmulgee then went on to manage Creek Forest Apartments for over 40 years. After retirement she volunteered her time reading to children at Preston Public Schools as a Grandparent Buddy and she also served food at the local homeless shelter. Billie had a passion for cooking. Anyone that met her knew she was an amazing cook. She not only cooked for her family but for others. During the holidays she would prepare a dinner, make her friends plates and deliver them. She always thought of others and made sure they did not go without. When she wasn’t serving others she enjoyed going to the library and working puzzles, visiting with friends as they played roll out, and spending time with her family. Billie was also a faithful servant of the Lord. She loved her church, Newtown United Indian Methodist, and served over the years as church treasurer, trustee, and chairman of the board. She also was an active member of the United Methodist Women’s Group. Billie was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 38 years, Mervin J. Sterner, Jr. Survivors include her daughter, Anna Sterner, son, Billy Sterner, granddaughters, Arielle Mullinax and Paiden Sterner, a sister, Cogee Keith-Long and husband Dave, great grandchildren, Alexa, Everly and Reagan and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, September 29, 2021 from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. at the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service will be held 2:00 P.M. Thursday, September 30, 2021 at the Newtown United Methodist Church with Reverends Heather Jones and Greg Keith officiating. Interment will follow in the Okmulgee Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Mike Wegley, Derek Powell, Matt Keith, Jason Cruce, Poncho Lewis and Justin Miller. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's or the Murrow Indian Children's Home. The family request that those attending the service please wear a mask. Arrangements have been entrusted to the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Billie’s Tribute Page of our website at www.mcclendon-winters.com

Billie C. Sterner

December 29, 1945 - September 23, 2021