Darlene Stratton, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away April 30, 2022 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma at the age of 68. She was born Wednesday, June 10, 1953 in Temple, Texas to Joshua Starr & Jennie Mae (Scott) Starr.
Darlene is preceded in death by her parents, sisters: Betty Scott, Karen Starr, Rhonda Starr, Jeanie Starr, Helen Starr and brother, David Butler.
On April 28th, 2000, Darlene married Monte "W" Stratton. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Okmulgee and worked as a cashier for the Muskogee Creek Nation Travel Plaza in Okmulgee for over six years. Darlene had no children of her own, her nieces ad nephews were her children. She was a big part of their lives. She loved buying gifts for her family and friends. She loved her dogs, she called them her babies. She was a woman of many wonderful qualities and loved helping anyone in need. Her hobbies included camping, fishing, floating the Illinois River and taking trips all over. She also loved playing cards, dominoes, bingo and the slot machines. She was also a gardener and lucky enough to have a green thumb.
Those left to cherish Darlene's memory are her husband Monte W. Stratton, of the home, nieces: Crystal Starr, Robin Keller, Shannon Lunsford, Shanna Butler, Victoria Hester, Gina Hill and Sonja Lowrey, nephews: Charles Kelly, Christopher Kelly, Solomon Morgan, Adam Starr, Lex Birdcreek, Kenneth Birdcreek, Loren Birdcreek and a host of great nieces and nephews
Officiant will be Rev. Nelson Harjo Sr.
Pallbearers will be Paul Kelly, Mark Harjo, Michael Smith, Eric Harjo, Marcus Harjo, Thomas Hotema and Jared Keller
Honorary Pallbearers will be Charles Kelly, Christopher Kelly, Solomon Morgan, Nathaniel Starr, Lex Birdcreek, Kenny Birdcreek
Viewing and Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, May 5th, 2022 from 2:00PM to 4:00PM at Integrity Funeral Service, 410 East Trudgeon, Henryetta, Oklahoma
Wake Service is scheduled for Thursday May 5th, 2022 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Belvin Baptist Church, 320 North Mission Lane, Okmulgee, Oklahoma
Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00PM, Friday May 6th, 2022 at Belvin Baptist Church, 320 North Mission Lane, Okmulgee, Oklahoma.
Arrangements and Services entrusted to Integrity Funeral Service, 410 East Trudgeon, Henryetta, Oklahoma