Sarah Jane (Garland) Stevens

Sarah Jane (Garland) Stevens, 48, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Oklahoma City. Sarah was born to John Garland and Deanna Boney on March 9, 1977, in Oklahoma City. Sarah graduated from Anadarko High School. Sarah had many jobs including working in the Caddo County District Attorney’s Office, Anadarko Middle School, and the Anadarko Chamber of Commerce; but Sarah’s favorite job of all was being a mother. Sarah was truly larger than life and she never met a stranger. She loved big and she laughed loud. She was one of the sweetest and kindness people you would ever meet. She had a shoulder that you could cry on, an ear that would listen, a hug that everyone will miss, a light in her eyes, and strength that was unmatched. Regardless of the struggles Sarah went through in life, she did it with bravery, grace, and a smile. Sarah was survived by her daughter, Garland Faith Stevens, of the home. Her father, John W. Garland and her second mom, Kathy Garland of Spring Creek; sister, Jennifer Lucas and her husband, Dallas of Austin, Texas; brother, John “Hoot” Garland and wife Donna of Blanchard; sister, Josey Smith of Anadarko; and Bailey Garland McCabe and husband Justin of Anadarko. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews: Brittany Ross, Taylor Gattinella, Karis Lucas, Sage Metoxen, Shiann Johnson, Schley Zipperich, Zavery Smith Beard, Bryson Scott, Benson Scott, and Zane Bitseedy. Great nieces and nephews: Siddalee Handke, Swayzee Morris, Hayden Ross, Anna Ross, Selene Rose Metoxen, and Ziana Mae Metoxen. She is also survived by her Uncle Ed and Aunt Susan Thompson, many cousins, and countless friends. She was preceded in death by her son, William Cole Garland; her mother, Deanna Richardson Boney; her grandparents, John and Sarah Louisa Garland and JR “Punch” and Anna Richardson; and Aunt Elizabeth Garrison. Services will be held on Wednesday, May 14th at 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church in Anadarko, Oklahoma. Interment to follow at Memory Lane Cemetery. Viewing will be held Tuesday, May 13th from 9 AM to 5 PM at Smith’s Funeral Home. Pallbearers are Hoot Garland, Justin McCabe, Travis Thompson, Bret Thompson, Eddie Ray Garrison, Shane McCathern, Benson and Bryson Scott. Services are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home in Anadarko, OK. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.smithfuneralservices.com

Sarah Jane (Garland) Stevens

March 9, 1977 - May 7, 2025

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