James Groesbeck
Owner/President/Funeral Director
James Groesbeck
Owner/President/Funeral Director
Jim Groesbeck 1948 - 2019
Past Owner/President/Funeral Director/Embalmer
Jim Groesbeck owned and operated Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service from 2007 until his death in 2019. Jim was a native Oklahoman, born and raised in Oklahoma City. Jim graduated from Capitol Hill High School and earned Bachelor's degrees from Oklahoma State University and the University of Central Oklahoma, with a Master’s Degree from the University of Central Oklahoma.
Mr. Groesbeck's funeral service experience began in 1968 in funeral home and ambulance service work. Jim had over twenty-five years of funeral home, cemetery, and crematory management and ownership experience in Oklahoma City. Before coming to Sand Springs, Jim was with Service Corporation International for twelve years in leadership capacities that included regional responsibilities for hundreds of funeral homes, cemeteries, and crematories in fourteen states and Canada.
Jim was a member of Harvest Church and Sand Springs' Order of the Eastern Star as well as a 32nd Degree Mason in Sand Springs Lodge Number 475 and a member of the Tulsa Scottish Rite. Other activities included the Sand Springs Chamber of Commerce, the Gideons, and Board of Director responsibilities for the Sand Springs Community Services. Mr. Groesbeck served on a number of Boards of Directors and was a member of Rotary International for thirty years. He also had full-time and adjunct faculty teaching experience in the Funeral Service Department at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond.
Jim's children, James and Brittanie, are now sole owners of Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service. James is a licensed funeral director and current president of the company.
Jim's family included children: James and Brittanie Groesbeck. Additionally, he had four grandchildren: Austin, Marek, Abigail, and Kamryn, as well as great-grandchildren, Elijah and Adeline.
Jim Groesbeck 1948 - 2019
Past Owner/President/Funeral Director/Embalmer
Jim Groesbeck owned and operated Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service from 2007 until his death in 2019. Jim was a native Oklahoman, born and raised in Oklahoma City. Jim graduated from Capitol Hill High School and earned Bachelor's degrees from Oklahoma State University and the University of Central Oklahoma, with a Master’s Degree from the University of Central Oklahoma.
Mr. Groesbeck's funeral service experience began in 1968 in funeral home and ambulance service work. Jim had over twenty-five years of funeral home, cemetery, and crematory management and ownership experience in Oklahoma City. Before coming to Sand Springs, Jim was with Service Corporation International for twelve years in leadership capacities that included regional responsibilities for hundreds of funeral homes, cemeteries, and crematories in fourteen states and Canada.
Jim was a member of Harvest Church and Sand Springs' Order of the Eastern Star as well as a 32nd Degree Mason in Sand Springs Lodge Number 475 and a member of the Tulsa Scottish Rite. Other activities included the Sand Springs Chamber of Commerce, the Gideons, and Board of Director responsibilities for the Sand Springs Community Services. Mr. Groesbeck served on a number of Boards of Directors and was a member of Rotary International for thirty years. He also had full-time and adjunct faculty teaching experience in the Funeral Service Department at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond.
Jim's children, James and Brittanie, are now sole owners of Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service. James is a licensed funeral director and current president of the company.
Jim's family included children: James and Brittanie Groesbeck. Additionally, he had four grandchildren: Austin, Marek, Abigail, and Kamryn, as well as great-grandchildren, Elijah and Adeline.
Denise Adamson
Funeral Director/Embalmer/FDIC
Denise L.S. Adamson was born in Oklahoma City and graduated from Edmond Memorial High School. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Funeral Service from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1995. Denise is married to Travis Adamson and they have four daughters: Mackenzie, Anastasia, Shelby and Abigail. She is an active member of the Sand Springs Sertoma Club.
Denise Adamson
Funeral Director/Embalmer/FDIC
Denise L.S. Adamson was born in Oklahoma City and graduated from Edmond Memorial High School. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Funeral Service from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1995. Denise is married to Travis Adamson and they have four daughters: Mackenzie, Anastasia, Shelby and Abigail. She is an active member of the Sand Springs Sertoma Club.
Jon Hoopert
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Jon, a lifelong Tulsa resident, graduated from Edison High School and earned his MS degree from Central State University in 1982. He has been a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer for 43 years. Jon has been married to his wife for 40 years, and together they have two grown daughters and three granddaughters. He has served as president of the Tulsa Business Links and has been actively involved with the Chamber of Commerce Presidents Networking Group. In his free time, Jon enjoys fishing, playing the occasional round of golf, and engaging with the Sand Springs community.
Jon Hoopert
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Jon, a lifelong Tulsa resident, graduated from Edison High School and earned his MS degree from Central State University in 1982. He has been a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer for 43 years. Jon has been married to his wife for 40 years, and together they have two grown daughters and three granddaughters. He has served as president of the Tulsa Business Links and has been actively involved with the Chamber of Commerce Presidents Networking Group. In his free time, Jon enjoys fishing, playing the occasional round of golf, and engaging with the Sand Springs community.
John Heim
Funeral Director/Embalmer
John has lived in the Tulsa and Sand Springs area since his family moved from New Orleans, LA when he was 8 years old. He is a graduate of Tulsa Central High School and Southwestern Assemblies of God College. John rejoined the Mobley-Groesbeck staff in February 2006 after serving as the Business Administrator at Word of Life Fellowship for 5 1/2 years. He also worked for many years in the banking industry in the Tulsa area. John graduated with honors from the Dallas School of Mortuary Science in May 2007, and has joined our staff as a licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer. John and his wife, Joyce, have three daughters who also live in Sand Springs: Elizabeth Griffin and husband Matt and son Logan; Alice Long and husband Floyd and son Joshua; and Kris and fiancé, Sam Hawk and sons Nathan and Caiden.
John Heim
Funeral Director/Embalmer
John has lived in the Tulsa and Sand Springs area since his family moved from New Orleans, LA when he was 8 years old. He is a graduate of Tulsa Central High School and Southwestern Assemblies of God College. John rejoined the Mobley-Groesbeck staff in February 2006 after serving as the Business Administrator at Word of Life Fellowship for 5 1/2 years. He also worked for many years in the banking industry in the Tulsa area. John graduated with honors from the Dallas School of Mortuary Science in May 2007, and has joined our staff as a licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer. John and his wife, Joyce, have three daughters who also live in Sand Springs: Elizabeth Griffin and husband Matt and son Logan; Alice Long and husband Floyd and son Joshua; and Kris and fiancé, Sam Hawk and sons Nathan and Caiden.
Rebecca Robles
Administrator
Rebecca was born in Springfield, Ohio, and grew up in Moore, Oklahoma, where she graduated from Moore High School. She went on to study nursing at the University of Oklahoma. An active member of The Father’s House church in Sand Springs, Rebecca regularly serves by playing piano and singing during Sunday services. Married for 27 years, she and her husband have raised four children—two sons and two daughters. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family.
Rebecca Robles
Administrator
Rebecca was born in Springfield, Ohio, and grew up in Moore, Oklahoma, where she graduated from Moore High School. She went on to study nursing at the University of Oklahoma. An active member of The Father’s House church in Sand Springs, Rebecca regularly serves by playing piano and singing during Sunday services. Married for 27 years, she and her husband have raised four children—two sons and two daughters. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family.
Dawn Smith
Administrative Assistant
Dawn (Bradley) Smith has been a resident of Sand Springs since 1968. A 1977 graduate of Charles Page High School, she was an active member of the CPHS Band.
Dawn spent 25 years at Blue Cross and Blue Shield, serving in various roles before retiring in 2020. Following retirement, she joined the staff at her longtime church, The Father’s House—where she has been a member since 1967—as an Administrative Assistant. She also plays a key role in supporting GriefShare classes.
In 1981, Dawn married Richard Smith. Together, they have a son and daughter-in-law, and a daughter and son-in-law. Before starting their family, Dawn and Richard traveled through more than half of the United States by motorcycle.
Dawn enjoys cross-stitching, gardening, and dedicating her time to serving the people of her church.
She became part of the Mobley-Groesbeck family in 2023 as an Administrative Assistant.
Dawn Smith
Administrative Assistant
Dawn (Bradley) Smith has been a resident of Sand Springs since 1968. A 1977 graduate of Charles Page High School, she was an active member of the CPHS Band.
Dawn spent 25 years at Blue Cross and Blue Shield, serving in various roles before retiring in 2020. Following retirement, she joined the staff at her longtime church, The Father’s House—where she has been a member since 1967—as an Administrative Assistant. She also plays a key role in supporting GriefShare classes.
In 1981, Dawn married Richard Smith. Together, they have a son and daughter-in-law, and a daughter and son-in-law. Before starting their family, Dawn and Richard traveled through more than half of the United States by motorcycle.
Dawn enjoys cross-stitching, gardening, and dedicating her time to serving the people of her church.
She became part of the Mobley-Groesbeck family in 2023 as an Administrative Assistant.
Teresa Byrd
Attendant/Assistant
Teresa Byrd, longtime Sand Springs resident, graduated from CPHS in 1976. She received a technical degree in Computer Programming from Okmulgee Tech College in 1978.
Teresa has worked in the banking industry since 1980. She has held several different positions all within the Trust Operations Division of banking. Currently, she works full time as a Wealth Management Client Services Coordinator. She has been a part of the Mobley-Groesbeck family since 2019 as a visitation attendant part-time.
In her spare time, Teresa loves spending time with her son, daughter-in-law, and most importantly, her three precious grandchildren. She also enjoys photography and being involved in her church, Olivet Baptist Church, where she has been a member since 1992.
Teresa Byrd
Attendant/Assistant
Teresa Byrd, longtime Sand Springs resident, graduated from CPHS in 1976. She received a technical degree in Computer Programming from Okmulgee Tech College in 1978.
Teresa has worked in the banking industry since 1980. She has held several different positions all within the Trust Operations Division of banking. Currently, she works full time as a Wealth Management Client Services Coordinator. She has been a part of the Mobley-Groesbeck family since 2019 as a visitation attendant part-time.
In her spare time, Teresa loves spending time with her son, daughter-in-law, and most importantly, her three precious grandchildren. She also enjoys photography and being involved in her church, Olivet Baptist Church, where she has been a member since 1992.
Pam Burgess
Attendant/Assistant
Pam Burgess
Attendant/Assistant
Crystal Brooks
Attendant/Assistant
Crystal was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma and went to Union High School. She married her high school sweetheart John in 1994 and together have one son, Hayden. They moved to Sand Springs in 1998.
Crystal has worked in the medical field for the last 25 years and received her Certified Professional Coding certificate in 2018, and works full time as a medical coder/billing specialist. Crystal also attended Tulsa Community College, receiving her Associate's Degree in Arts, with certificates in payroll and business accounting. She has been a part of the Mobley-Groesbeck family since 2019 as a visitation attendant part-time.
In Crystal’s free time, she enjoys spending time with family, camping, and family game nights. She is very crafty and enjoys painting and scrapbooking.
Crystal Brooks
Attendant/Assistant
Crystal was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma and went to Union High School. She married her high school sweetheart John in 1994 and together have one son, Hayden. They moved to Sand Springs in 1998.
Crystal has worked in the medical field for the last 25 years and received her Certified Professional Coding certificate in 2018, and works full time as a medical coder/billing specialist. Crystal also attended Tulsa Community College, receiving her Associate's Degree in Arts, with certificates in payroll and business accounting. She has been a part of the Mobley-Groesbeck family since 2019 as a visitation attendant part-time.
In Crystal’s free time, she enjoys spending time with family, camping, and family game nights. She is very crafty and enjoys painting and scrapbooking.
Mary Green
Ambassador
Mary Green is a native Tulsan whose career largely consisted of medical management in the Oklahoma City area until joining the Mobley-Groesbeck staff in 2007. She and her husband Jim have been married for 40 years. They moved to Sand Springs in 2015 and are enjoying being close to family, which includes son Mike, grandson Alistair, and Mary's extended family.
Mary Green
Ambassador
Mary Green is a native Tulsan whose career largely consisted of medical management in the Oklahoma City area until joining the Mobley-Groesbeck staff in 2007. She and her husband Jim have been married for 40 years. They moved to Sand Springs in 2015 and are enjoying being close to family, which includes son Mike, grandson Alistair, and Mary's extended family.
Alfred Dodson, Sr. 1918-2006
Past Co-Owner
Alfred S. Dodson, Sr. became co-owner of Mobley Funeral Home in 1963 along with his wife Flo. He was active in many civic organizations throughout the years and remained active in the funeral home until his death in August of 2006. Al Sr. was a member of the Sand Springs Education Hall of Fame and was the recipient of The Funeral Director of the Year award at the Oklahoma Funeral Directors State Convention. He and Flo were staunch contributors to many civic, state and private organizations for many years. Today, we continue his legacy of caring, compassionate service to our community and the families we serve--in his memory
Alfred Dodson, Sr. 1918-2006
Past Co-Owner
Alfred S. Dodson, Sr. became co-owner of Mobley Funeral Home in 1963 along with his wife Flo. He was active in many civic organizations throughout the years and remained active in the funeral home until his death in August of 2006. Al Sr. was a member of the Sand Springs Education Hall of Fame and was the recipient of The Funeral Director of the Year award at the Oklahoma Funeral Directors State Convention. He and Flo were staunch contributors to many civic, state and private organizations for many years. Today, we continue his legacy of caring, compassionate service to our community and the families we serve--in his memory
Alfred Dodson, Jr. 1937 - 2015
Past Co-Owner
Alfred S. Dodson, Jr. was born in Sand Springs, went to school here through Jr. High, but graduated from Tulsa Central as his dad worked in Tulsa at the time. Al Jr. graduated from OSU, worked in Dallas for several years for an insurance company, and then transferred to Tulsa in the late '60's. He and his family moved back to Sand Springs in 1980 to join his parents in the funeral business. He graduated from The Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science in 1980. He has been active in many civic organizations such as The Rotary Club of Sand Springs, where he was president in 1997-98. He has been a member of the Salvation Army Board, past United Way Chairman, a member of the Sand Springs Board of Adjustment for 20 years, stepping down in October of 2000. He remains a present Rotarian, a board member and past president of the Sand Springs Community Services, and has served in his church, St. Andrew Lutheran, in all capacities, including president of the council. AJ married Sue in 2004 after losing his first wife, Bertha after nearly 46 years of marriage. Al retired in 2008 after 28 years of loyal service. He plans to pursue his interest in model railroading as well as enjoying time to travel with Sue. He has 2 children, Stanley of Baldwin, MI, and a daughter, Stephanie, of Tulsa, and several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Alfred Dodson, Jr. 1937 - 2015
Past Co-Owner
Alfred S. Dodson, Jr. was born in Sand Springs, went to school here through Jr. High, but graduated from Tulsa Central as his dad worked in Tulsa at the time. Al Jr. graduated from OSU, worked in Dallas for several years for an insurance company, and then transferred to Tulsa in the late '60's. He and his family moved back to Sand Springs in 1980 to join his parents in the funeral business. He graduated from The Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science in 1980. He has been active in many civic organizations such as The Rotary Club of Sand Springs, where he was president in 1997-98. He has been a member of the Salvation Army Board, past United Way Chairman, a member of the Sand Springs Board of Adjustment for 20 years, stepping down in October of 2000. He remains a present Rotarian, a board member and past president of the Sand Springs Community Services, and has served in his church, St. Andrew Lutheran, in all capacities, including president of the council. AJ married Sue in 2004 after losing his first wife, Bertha after nearly 46 years of marriage. Al retired in 2008 after 28 years of loyal service. He plans to pursue his interest in model railroading as well as enjoying time to travel with Sue. He has 2 children, Stanley of Baldwin, MI, and a daughter, Stephanie, of Tulsa, and several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Lester Mason 1945 - 2012
Past Funeral Attendant
Lester Mason 1945 - 2012
Past Funeral Attendant
Margaret Kuehler 1954 - 2019
Past Attendant/Assistant
Margaret Mary (Brandt) Kuehler departed this life on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at St. John Hospital at the age of 65. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service of Sand Springs.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 13, at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Todd Nance officiating. Graveside service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, at Calvary Cemetery, Tulsa. Rosary service will be 7 p.m., Monday, at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Monday, 12-5 p.m.
The daughter of Owen Morris Brandt and Mary Margaret (Sullivan) Brandt was born March 14, 1954, in Tulsa. The family lived in north Tulsa, close to her Pappy, before moving to Sand Springs, where she was raised. Margaret attended St. Patrick Catholic School, Sand Springs Middle School, and Charles Page High School. Margaret was a member of the Pep Club, National Honor Society, and a Valedictorian for the class of 1972. She continued her education at Northeast Oklahoma A&M College in Miami and Oklahoma State University, where she received her bachelor's degree in Mathematics in 1976. Margaret has worked for Thomas E. Cummins Actuary in the administration of retirement plans since she graduated from OSU. In 2008, Margaret joined the staff of Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service as an attendant and assistant.
Margaret met the love of her life, Steve Paul Kuehler, through a church youth group. They were married on July 28, 1979, at St. Francis Xavier in Tulsa, and made their home in Sand Springs, where they raised their children, Mary and Danny. Margaret was active in her children's school and soccer and basketball teams. She served as team manager for several years.
Margaret was an active and dedicated member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. She taught Sunday School, led youth group, cleaned, cooked meals, and even helped plan the church's recent 100 Year Anniversary. She was always willing to help anywhere she was needed. Margaret was a talented seamstress and recently started quilting. She also enjoyed laser engraving projects with her daughter. Margaret will be remembered as quiet, patient, sharp, selfless, and devout. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Margaret is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Steve of the home; children: Mary Kuehler, and Danny Kuehler and wife, Kim all of Tulsa; siblings: Morris Brandt and wife, Debbi of Sand Springs, Linda Chambers and husband, Mark of Tucson, AZ, Betty Brandt of Tulsa, John Brandt of Lawton, Jimmy Brandt and wife, Laura of Sand Springs, Joan Jones and husband, Mike of Custer City, and Tommy Brandt and wife, Cynthia of Tampa, FL.
Memorial donations may be sent to Missionary OBLATES of Mary Immaculate, 9480 N. De Mazenod Drive, Belleville, IL 62223-1160, www.oblatesusa.org 1-888-330-6264 or American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org, 800-227-2345
Margaret Kuehler 1954 - 2019
Past Attendant/Assistant
Margaret Mary (Brandt) Kuehler departed this life on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at St. John Hospital at the age of 65. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service of Sand Springs.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 13, at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Todd Nance officiating. Graveside service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, at Calvary Cemetery, Tulsa. Rosary service will be 7 p.m., Monday, at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Monday, 12-5 p.m.
The daughter of Owen Morris Brandt and Mary Margaret (Sullivan) Brandt was born March 14, 1954, in Tulsa. The family lived in north Tulsa, close to her Pappy, before moving to Sand Springs, where she was raised. Margaret attended St. Patrick Catholic School, Sand Springs Middle School, and Charles Page High School. Margaret was a member of the Pep Club, National Honor Society, and a Valedictorian for the class of 1972. She continued her education at Northeast Oklahoma A&M College in Miami and Oklahoma State University, where she received her bachelor's degree in Mathematics in 1976. Margaret has worked for Thomas E. Cummins Actuary in the administration of retirement plans since she graduated from OSU. In 2008, Margaret joined the staff of Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service as an attendant and assistant.
Margaret met the love of her life, Steve Paul Kuehler, through a church youth group. They were married on July 28, 1979, at St. Francis Xavier in Tulsa, and made their home in Sand Springs, where they raised their children, Mary and Danny. Margaret was active in her children's school and soccer and basketball teams. She served as team manager for several years.
Margaret was an active and dedicated member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. She taught Sunday School, led youth group, cleaned, cooked meals, and even helped plan the church's recent 100 Year Anniversary. She was always willing to help anywhere she was needed. Margaret was a talented seamstress and recently started quilting. She also enjoyed laser engraving projects with her daughter. Margaret will be remembered as quiet, patient, sharp, selfless, and devout. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Margaret is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Steve of the home; children: Mary Kuehler, and Danny Kuehler and wife, Kim all of Tulsa; siblings: Morris Brandt and wife, Debbi of Sand Springs, Linda Chambers and husband, Mark of Tucson, AZ, Betty Brandt of Tulsa, John Brandt of Lawton, Jimmy Brandt and wife, Laura of Sand Springs, Joan Jones and husband, Mike of Custer City, and Tommy Brandt and wife, Cynthia of Tampa, FL.
Memorial donations may be sent to Missionary OBLATES of Mary Immaculate, 9480 N. De Mazenod Drive, Belleville, IL 62223-1160, www.oblatesusa.org 1-888-330-6264 or American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org, 800-227-2345
DeAnn Phillips 1955-2019
Past Attendant/Assistant
Stephanie "DeAnn" Phillips departed this life on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital at the age of 64. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service of Sand Springs.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Friday, January 3, at Olivet Baptist Church with Rev. Scott Palmer officiating. DeAnn will be laid to rest at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Thursday, 12-8 p.m., and family will greet friends 5-7 p.m.
The daughter of Garland Steve Sivers and Dolores Lavonne (Landreth) Sivers Farley was born January 4, 1955, at Hillcrest Hospital in Tulsa. DeAnn graduated from Central High School in 1973, where she was a member of the Red Feathers Spirit Club and National Honor Society. She continued her education at Oklahoma Baptist University, graduating with a bachelor's degree in Office Administration. Right out of college, DeAnn went to work as an executive secretary for Samson's Resources. She retired in 1994 after 18 years of service. DeAnn worked several jobs after her retirement, including Brenntag, Broadway Baptist Church, and Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service.
On August 8, 1992, DeAnn married the love of her life, Jerry Lockwood Phillips, and they made their home in Sand Springs.
DeAnn was active in church throughout her life. Growing up, she was active at Nogales Avenue Baptist Church, where she enjoyed singing in the youth choir. She was a longtime member of Olivet Baptist Church, where she also enjoyed singing in the choir and helped with counting money and making deposits. DeAnn was also a member of Sigma Phi Gamma. She enjoyed going to real estate and garage sales, quilting, gardening, and collecting antiques. DeAnn was always pleasant and sweet and saw the positive in any situation. She was always there for others to help in any way she was able. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
DeAnn was preceded in death by her father, Garland.
She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Jerry, of the home; son, Jeremy Phillips and wife, Abby, of Sand Springs; mother, Dolores Farley and husband, Bryan, of Tulsa; sisters: Kathi Traylor, Jana Hatfield and husband, John, and Julie Kramer, all of Tulsa; and grandchildren: Grant, Georgia, and Ethan Phillips.
DeAnn Phillips 1955-2019
Past Attendant/Assistant
Stephanie "DeAnn" Phillips departed this life on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital at the age of 64. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service of Sand Springs.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Friday, January 3, at Olivet Baptist Church with Rev. Scott Palmer officiating. DeAnn will be laid to rest at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Thursday, 12-8 p.m., and family will greet friends 5-7 p.m.
The daughter of Garland Steve Sivers and Dolores Lavonne (Landreth) Sivers Farley was born January 4, 1955, at Hillcrest Hospital in Tulsa. DeAnn graduated from Central High School in 1973, where she was a member of the Red Feathers Spirit Club and National Honor Society. She continued her education at Oklahoma Baptist University, graduating with a bachelor's degree in Office Administration. Right out of college, DeAnn went to work as an executive secretary for Samson's Resources. She retired in 1994 after 18 years of service. DeAnn worked several jobs after her retirement, including Brenntag, Broadway Baptist Church, and Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service.
On August 8, 1992, DeAnn married the love of her life, Jerry Lockwood Phillips, and they made their home in Sand Springs.
DeAnn was active in church throughout her life. Growing up, she was active at Nogales Avenue Baptist Church, where she enjoyed singing in the youth choir. She was a longtime member of Olivet Baptist Church, where she also enjoyed singing in the choir and helped with counting money and making deposits. DeAnn was also a member of Sigma Phi Gamma. She enjoyed going to real estate and garage sales, quilting, gardening, and collecting antiques. DeAnn was always pleasant and sweet and saw the positive in any situation. She was always there for others to help in any way she was able. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
DeAnn was preceded in death by her father, Garland.
She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Jerry, of the home; son, Jeremy Phillips and wife, Abby, of Sand Springs; mother, Dolores Farley and husband, Bryan, of Tulsa; sisters: Kathi Traylor, Jana Hatfield and husband, John, and Julie Kramer, all of Tulsa; and grandchildren: Grant, Georgia, and Ethan Phillips.