Lois Marie McFarlin passed away surrounded by her family on May 27, 2023, at her home in Tryon. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Palmer Marler Funeral Home, Cushing, OK.
Lois was born on May 25, 1945, in Tryon, Oklahoma to parents Emil T. and Dorothy Marie (Huffman) Miller. Shortly after her father passed away.
When Lois was 16 years old, she would meet a persistent young man named Bud McFarlin. They were married at Bro. Bob Tibbett’s home on November 27, 1961 in front of eight witnesses. At only 16 years old her parents had to sign giving permission for their union that would last over 57 years until Bud’s passing in 2018. They were blessed with four children, Tina, Sue, DeAnn, and Tony. Bud and Lois were both baptized in 1969.
The family would live many places including Cushing, Agra, Stillwater, Dallas, and finally moving to the family farm in Tryon.
Lois is survived by her children; daughter Tina and husband Wayne Hamm of Tryon; daughter Sue and husband John Turpin of Tryon; daughter DeAnn and husband Jay Varble of Ripley; son Tony and wife Sabrina McFarlin of Tryon; fifteen grandchildren and their companions; eighteen great grandchildren; two siblings, Don and wife Shirley Miller, and Nelda Guinn; and a host of extended family and dear brethren she loved as her own.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Bud; her parents; and two siblings, Harold and wife Judy Miller, and Alfred (Bub) Guinn.
A Graveside Service was held on Friday, June 2, 2023, at Parkland Cemetery.