Terrence Kazara (Simmons) Yandell, 72, of Tahlequah, OK, was born October 18, 1949 in Dumas, TX, to Charles and Pauline (Williams) Simmons and peacefully passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at her home with her loving family by her side.
She lived in Riverside, CA, Braggs, OK and made Fort Gibson her home for the last 36 years. Terrence received her formal education in Fort Gibson, graduating with the class of 1968.
She met and later married the love of her life Cleo Yandell on November 28, 1968 at the Fort Gibson Church of Christ. Together they spent 53 years and 17 days making precious memories together.
Terrence worked as a fork truck operator, for Acme Engineering and retired in 2005.
She was an avid reader, her favorite writer being, Stephen King. Terrence loved anything to do with nature. She loved hiking, fishing, and having her dogs by her side. Crocheting was a thing she would do during football season. She learned the game, then cheered for "Da Bears". Terrence is loved by many and will be missed by even more.
Terrence is lovingly survived by her husband, Cleo of the home; sons, Johnny Yandell of Tahlequah, OK. and Jake Yandell and wife Debbie of Tahlequah, OK; daughter, Cindy Peterson and husband Tom of Fort Gibson, OK; grandsons, Zach Peterson of Tulsa, OK, Broc Peterson and wife Cheyanne of Idabel, OK and Coby Yandell of Tahlequah, OK; granddaughters, Kimarie Peterson of Stillwater, OK, and Cayenne Yandell of Tahlequah, OK; a great grandson, Kalvin Peterson of Idabel, OK; her four-legged best friend, Wally; extended family and many friends.
A family conducted celebration of Terrence's life will be held 1PM Monday, December 20, 2021 at the Fort Gibson First United Methodist Church with Chaplain Bob Hancock officiating.
The family of Terrence Kazara Yandell has entrusted her care and cremation to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home, Fort Gibson.
She lived in Riverside, CA, Braggs, OK and made Fort Gibson her home for the last 36 years. Terrence received her formal education in Fort Gibson, graduating with the class of 1968.
She met and later married the love of her life Cleo Yandell on November 28, 1968 at the Fort Gibson Church of Christ. Together they spent 53 years and 17 days making precious memories together.
Terrence worked as a fork truck operator, for Acme Engineering and retired in 2005.
She was an avid reader, her favorite writer being, Stephen King. Terrence loved anything to do with nature. She loved hiking, fishing, and having her dogs by her side. Crocheting was a thing she would do during football season. She learned the game, then cheered for "Da Bears". Terrence is loved by many and will be missed by even more.
Terrence is lovingly survived by her husband, Cleo of the home; sons, Johnny Yandell of Tahlequah, OK. and Jake Yandell and wife Debbie of Tahlequah, OK; daughter, Cindy Peterson and husband Tom of Fort Gibson, OK; grandsons, Zach Peterson of Tulsa, OK, Broc Peterson and wife Cheyanne of Idabel, OK and Coby Yandell of Tahlequah, OK; granddaughters, Kimarie Peterson of Stillwater, OK, and Cayenne Yandell of Tahlequah, OK; a great grandson, Kalvin Peterson of Idabel, OK; her four-legged best friend, Wally; extended family and many friends.
A family conducted celebration of Terrence's life will be held 1PM Monday, December 20, 2021 at the Fort Gibson First United Methodist Church with Chaplain Bob Hancock officiating.
The family of Terrence Kazara Yandell has entrusted her care and cremation to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home, Fort Gibson.
Terrence Kazara (Simmons) Yandell, 72, of Tahlequah, OK, was born October 18, 1949 in Dumas, TX, to Charles and Pauline (Williams) Simmons and peacefully passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at her home with her loving family by her side.
She lived in Riverside, CA, Braggs, OK and made Fort Gibson her home for the last 36 years. Terrence received her formal education in Fort Gibson, graduating with the class of 1968.
She met and later married the love of her life Cleo Yandell on November 28, 1968 at the Fort Gibson Church of Christ. Together they spent 53 years and 17 days making precious memories together.
Terrence worked as a fork truck operator, for Acme Engineering and retired in 2005.
She was an avid reader, her favorite writer being, Stephen King. Terrence loved anything to do with nature. She loved hiking, fishing, and having her dogs by her side. Crocheting was a thing she would do during football season. She learned the game, then cheered for "Da Bears". Terrence is loved by many and will be missed by even more.
Terrence is lovingly survived by her husband, Cleo of the home; sons, Johnny Yandell of Tahlequah, OK. and Jake Yandell and wife Debbie of Tahlequah, OK; daughter, Cindy Peterson and husband Tom of Fort Gibson, OK; grandsons, Zach Peterson of Tulsa, OK, Broc Peterson and wife Cheyanne of Idabel, OK and Coby Yandell of Tahlequah, OK; granddaughters, Kimarie Peterson of Stillwater, OK, and Cayenne Yandell of Tahlequah, OK; a great grandson, Kalvin Peterson of Idabel, OK; her four-legged best friend, Wally; extended family and many friends.
A family conducted celebration of Terrence's life will be held 1PM Monday, December 20, 2021 at the Fort Gibson First United Methodist Church with Chaplain Bob Hancock officiating.
The family of Terrence Kazara Yandell has entrusted her care and cremation to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home, Fort Gibson.
She lived in Riverside, CA, Braggs, OK and made Fort Gibson her home for the last 36 years. Terrence received her formal education in Fort Gibson, graduating with the class of 1968.
She met and later married the love of her life Cleo Yandell on November 28, 1968 at the Fort Gibson Church of Christ. Together they spent 53 years and 17 days making precious memories together.
Terrence worked as a fork truck operator, for Acme Engineering and retired in 2005.
She was an avid reader, her favorite writer being, Stephen King. Terrence loved anything to do with nature. She loved hiking, fishing, and having her dogs by her side. Crocheting was a thing she would do during football season. She learned the game, then cheered for "Da Bears". Terrence is loved by many and will be missed by even more.
Terrence is lovingly survived by her husband, Cleo of the home; sons, Johnny Yandell of Tahlequah, OK. and Jake Yandell and wife Debbie of Tahlequah, OK; daughter, Cindy Peterson and husband Tom of Fort Gibson, OK; grandsons, Zach Peterson of Tulsa, OK, Broc Peterson and wife Cheyanne of Idabel, OK and Coby Yandell of Tahlequah, OK; granddaughters, Kimarie Peterson of Stillwater, OK, and Cayenne Yandell of Tahlequah, OK; a great grandson, Kalvin Peterson of Idabel, OK; her four-legged best friend, Wally; extended family and many friends.
A family conducted celebration of Terrence's life will be held 1PM Monday, December 20, 2021 at the Fort Gibson First United Methodist Church with Chaplain Bob Hancock officiating.
The family of Terrence Kazara Yandell has entrusted her care and cremation to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home, Fort Gibson.
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