Thelma (Chalakee) Harjo's Obituary
Thelma Chalakee Harjo, 80, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Aunt was called to her eternal resting place on February 16, 2020. She entered this world on October 4, 1939 in Okmulgee, OK. Thelma was known for her cooking, laughter and wit, and the love of her family. Thelma worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs as a Correspondence Specialist in Washington, DC for 50 years before retiring to Albuquerque, NM in 2014 to be closer to her family.
She is survived by her son Ryan Harjo; daughter Nancy (Larry) Serna; grandchildren Christopher (Jaye) Nephew, Garrett & Tess Harjo, Alexis Serna; and great-grandson Dwight Nephew; sisters Virginia Kolakowski, Stella Harjo, Sharon Chalakee, and Donna Bear and numerous nieces and nephews. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, Webster and Martha Chalakee; her brothers Tom Chalakee, William Chalakee, Billy Chalakee, and sisters Margie Chalakee and Barbara Davis.
A Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 6:00 PM at McClendon-Winters Funeral Home in Okmulgee, OK. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 21, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Honey Creek United Methodist Church in Okmulgee, OK, followed by Internment at Wilson Cemetery in Okmulgee, OK.
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