Mary Lee Wilkerson (79) passed away peacefully on October 22nd just a few months shy of celebrating her 80th birthday. Born in 1940 she spent the first chapters of her life in Dow, Oklahoma as the youngest of eight (8) siblings before moving to Moore, Oklahoma to raise her two (2) children, Pam Chappell Martensen and Joe David Parkison. Mary Lee had a long and wonderful career working on the assembly line at General Motors where she gained many friends and lasting memories. She took great pride in her work at General Motors and was a hard worker her whole life even climbing telephone poles for Southwestern Bell. Eventually, Mary Lee decided to retire early in order to spend time with her grandchildren. After years of enjoying retirement, Mary Lee decided to accept a position with Moore Public Schools driving a school bus until she finally retired in 2016. Mary Lee was a strong woman of faith, incredibly kind, fun loving and generous. She was a good cook, OU football fan and loved to travel. Mary Lee had many interests throughout her life, but none brought her as much joy as spending time with her family, friends and grandchildren. Her sweet spirit was contagious to all and will forever live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her. Mary Lee was a genuine light in this world and a true matriarch to her family. To know her was to love her. Mary Lee is survived by her brother Bob Pigg and wife Mona Rae; daughter Pam Chappell Martensen and husband Lou; son Joe Parkison and wife Angie; stepson Don Wilkerson and wife Lynn; stepson Jessie Wilkerson and wife April; beloved grandchildren Lauren Houghton and husband Drew, Elizabeth Hurley, Clayton Parkison, and Cade Parkison; beloved step-grandchildren Brandon Wilkerson and wife Alora, Derrick Wilkerson and wife Ambra, and Lendsey Wilkerson; and numerous great-grandchildren. Mary Lee was preceded in death by husband Don Wilkerson. With much gratitude and love the family will hold a private ceremony and host a celebration of life to be announced at a later date.
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