Selma Charlene Harkins Stratton

Selma Charlene Harkins Stratton of Ardmore, Oklahoma, was called home by the Lord on Saturday, October 15, 2011. There to welcome her were her parents, Harrison and Annie Harkins, husband, Charles Leonard Stratton, brothers, Marvin and Grady Harkins and grandson, Charles L. Stratton III "Trey". Selma was born on Aug. 24, 1922 southwest of Plainview School in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Moving to Blanchard and then to Ft Cobb where she met and married her husband, Leonard Stratton, of 61 years. Selma and Leonard were married on Thanksgiving in 1940. Together their lives took them to several places in Oklahoma, including Clinton, Bristow, Sapulpa, Seminole, Chandler, Drumright and Ardmore. Selma lived her life serving her family as a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and she will be remembered as the "Best Cook Ever" by those that had the pleasure of sampling her talent. Selma was an avid Ranger fan, and even in her last days listened to her team compete in the playoffs. She was a dedicated member to her church, First Baptist of Ardmore. Even when she could no longer attend, she would listen faithfully on the TV or radio every Sunday morning. Selma was the essence of grace, hardly spoke a word of negativity and genuinely cared for all who came into her presence. She will be cherished and deeply missed by many, including her daughters, Lyndia King and husband, Larry of Shawnee, Patricia Johnson of Ardmore, and son Charles Leonard Stratton II "Buddy" and wife Vicki of Austin, TX. Grandchildren Loree Hopkins ("Eric), Alan King (Connie), Robert Johnson, Riley J. Stratton (Adrienne) and Callie Stratton Farrar (Charles), Great-grandchildren, Heather Acock (Corbin), Clint and Bryan Hopkins, Taylor, Lauren, Morgan and Quaid King; Heaven and Zachary Farrar and Taryn and Talon Stratton, Great-great granddaughter, Belle Acock. The family is grateful to the staff at Elmbrook Suites in Ardmore, the 4th floor nurses and palliative care team at Mercy Memorial and Crosstimbers Hospice. Graveside services will be 11:00 A. M., Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma. Dr. Alton Fannin will officiate. Services are under the direction of Fort Cobb Funeral Home, Fort Cobb, Oklahoma. Memorial donations may be made to the Palliative Care Team at Mercy Memorial in Ardmore. Condolences may be sent to the family at smithfuneralservices.com. PLEASE CALL WITH PRICE OF OBIT ASAP Thanks Smith Funeral Home

Selma Charlene Harkins Stratton

August 24, 1922 - October 15, 2011

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