Mary Helen Lee

Mary Helen Lee, longtime Okmulgee resident, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 at her Okmulgee residence. She was 87 years of age. She was born August 13, 1938 in Okmulgee to the late Joseph and Angela ( Ramirez ) Morquecho. Mary attended Saint Anthony School, graduating in 1956. She moved to Grady, New Mexico for a short while, returning to Okmulgee in 1972. Mary and Jerry Lee were married on August 15, 1977 in McAlester, Oklahoma. They enjoyed many years together, traveling to Oregon to see Jerry's family and spending hot summers camping at Okmulgee and Dripping Springs Lakes. They also enjoyed Morquecho family gatherings and were blessed having this big family close by for support. Mary was known to be a feisty fighter who loved sports, especially OU Football and OKC Thunder Basketball. She enjoyed reading, shopping and watching westerns and loved to socialize. Mary worked for many years as a nurses aide and a private caregiver. She loved and supported her family and grandkids when able. Mary was a lifelong member of Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, where she served on the Alter Society and often volunteered. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, Henry, Ralph, John, Augustus, William, Charlie and three infants and her infant son, Dennis Allen McCary. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Lee, of the home, children, Tracy McCary and wife Marilyn of Norman, Paul McCary and wife Teresa of Cypress, Texas, Chris McCary and wife Crissy of Silver Springs, Maryland and Rebecca Melson of Okmulgee, grandchildren, Paula McCary, William McCary, Rueben Rivera, Chase Newby and Clay Newby, great grandchildren, Aubrey, Emma, Josh, Christopher and Arianna and numerous nieces and nephews. The Rosary Service will be 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Father Kenneth Harder officiating. Interment will follow in the Okmulgee Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeff Morquecho, J.J. Morquecho, Matthew Morguecho, Mike Yancey, Tracy McCary and Chris McCary. Arrangements have been entrusted to the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Mary's Tribute Page of our website. www.mcclendon-winters.com

Mary Helen Lee

August 13, 1938 - October 2, 2025