Susan Jane Obe

Susan Jane Obe went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 in Anadarko, Oklahoma. Susan was born to Jimmy and Loretta Parton-Obe on Christmas Day, December 25, 1960 in Lawton, Oklahoma. She was the eldest of four children.She attended Anadarko Public Schools and graduated with honors on May 18, 1979. She attended Central State University (known as UCO) from 1980 to 1982. Susan then moved back to Anadarko to work at the BIA from 1982 to 1985. In 1985, Susan moved to Richardson, Texas with her special sisters, Carol Poolaw and Debbie Lonewolf. While living in Richardson, she was employed at Zales Corporation. She moved back to Oklahoma and attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University from 1992 to 1994. On May 13,1994 Susan Obe graduated SWOSU with a bachelors degree in Accounting. She then went on to work in Oklahoma City for the BIA-Indian Education Dept.She worked with the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma for a short time. Susan was currently employed with the Delaware Nation of Oklahoma as an enrollment clerk.Susan enjoyed OU Football, Thunder Basketball, and OU Softball. When it came to Native American Softball, she was a fan of and loved watching the Caddo All Stars along with any sports that her nieces, nephews, and grandkids were involved in. She loved to watch Chicago PD, The Voice, The Masked Singer, Criminal Minds and The Reservation Dogs. She loved to play solitaire on her phone as well as use Facebook to keep up with family and friends.Susan loved her grandchildren and was so proud of her 4 granddaughters and grandson. They all had a special place in her heart.Susan is survived by her son, Austinlee Obe of Anadarko; nieces, Keri Obe of Anadarko, Sarah Saddleblanket of Comanche, Dusty Lynn Parton of Anadarko and Macey Boyiddle of New Mexico; 1 aunt, Brenda Shemayme Edwards of Weatherford, Oklahoma; brothers, Russell Obe of Anadarko, Terry Obe of Anadarko, Rendell Shawnee of McCloud, Oklahoma, Darren Shawnee of New Jersey, Mike Parton of New Mexico, Stephen "Dinky" Parton of Oklahoma City, Eddie Ray Hummingbird of Carnegie and A.J. Wetselline of Anadarko; special sisters: Karen Smith-Thompson of Carnegie, Gaynell Yumnit Stonecalf of Chickasha, Carol Poolaw of Anadarko, Debbie Lonewolf of Anadarko, Birdie Wetselline of Fort Cobb and Stephanie "Jeanie" Pahcoddy of Apache; special nephews: Jarrett Thrash of Tulsa, Kendall Shawnee of McCloud, Jr Boyiddle of Norman and Sy Boyiddle of Norman; special nieces: Millie Kionute, Tara Tartsah-Clark, Lisa Wetselline and Dayna Kionute; grandchildren: Maelena Lorentz of Anadarko, Khalaya Lorentz of Anadarko, BriLeigh Saddleblanket of Comanche, Arialee Obe of Anadarko and Jaymon Saddleblanket of Comanche along with many other relatives and many friends.Susan is preceded in death by her mother, Loretta Parton-Obe; sister, BriAnn Meredith Obe; aunts, Wynema Parton, Mary {Auntie Georgie) Yumnit Brown; uncles, Fred Parton, Elton "Cheese" Parton, Vernon "Victor" Parton; big cousin, Meredith Parton, Grandpa John Homer Parton; Grandma Jane Shemayme-Parton and nephew, Dustinlee Saddleblanket.Prayer service will be from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Sunday, October 30, 2022 at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Anadarko.Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M., Monday, October 31, 2022 at the Bethel Baptist Church in Anadarko. Rev. Thomas Worcester will officiate. Burial will follow in the Memory Lane Cemetery. Funeral services are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Anadarko, Oklahoma.Condolences may be sent to the family at smithfuneralservices.com

Susan Jane Obe

December 25, 1960 - October 25, 2022

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