With grateful hearts, we celebrate the life of our beloved Betty Fletcher, who was called home to heaven at the age of 98 on June 5, 2026.
Betty was born on February 13, 1928. She grew up and first met the young man she would marry in Ramona, Okla. William Laurence (Gale) Fletcher and Betty Jane Plett were married onAugust 3, 1947. She attended Northeastern College in Tahlequah, Okla., and they also lived in Stillwater and Inola, and moved to Meeker in 1957. Betty and Gale were members of First Baptist Church of Meeker, where they were involved with the Youth Ministry, sponsored Church camps and trips, and she taught Sunday School. Her favorite hobby was gardening, but she also sewed, enjoyed making ceramics, and cooking. ManyGermanrecipeswere passed down, and she was a master maker of Windowpane and Peppernut Cookies.
Together, they traveled to many places; all over the States and other places such as Morocco, Mexico, St. Lucia, and Canada. But their favorite was Israel.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and cherished friend. Her gentle spirit, warm smile, and steadfast faith touched countless lives. She taught her family the importance of trusting God, loving one another, and living with grace. She never missed an opportunity to encourage someone, offer a helping hand, or share God’s love through her words and actions. Her Christian faith guided every chapter of her life.Through seasons of excitement, joy, contentment, and fulfillment, hardships, sickness, depression, and loneliness, she remained steadfast in her trust in God. She faithfully attended church, prayed daily for her family, and lived as an example of Christ’s love.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, David and Helena Plett; husband, W. L. Gale Fletcher; one son, Harlynn Gale Fletcher; four brothers and two sisters, Mike and wife Mae Plett, Vernon and wife Renetta Plett, Orletta and husband Ben Kitts, Ollie and husband Mervin Dexter and Clifford Plett. She is survived by son, Kenny and wife Jane Fletcher; daughter-in-law Kathy Fletcher; grandchildren Eric Fletcher and wife Heather, Cliff Fletcher and wife Alysha, T.J. Fletcher and wife Sarah, Russell Fletcher, Regina Gamble, Chris Fletcher and wife Jackie, Mandy Meier and husband Eric, and Clay Fletcher and wife Shala; and great-grandchildren, Raley Fletcher, Kaley Jo and husband Micah Zachariah, MadisonGamble,Abi Fletcher, Hunter Fletcher, Arabella Fletcher, Alyse Fletcher, Liam Fletcher, Ava Fletcher, Jackson Fletcher, Jaxon Fletcher, Isaac Fletcher, Eli Meier, Bethany Meier, and Lucas Fletcher. Other survivors include many nieces and nephews and a multitude of friends.
Her life was a testimony of grace. She faced challenges with courage, blessed others with her kindness, and remained faithful to Christ until the very end. Although our hearts are broken, we find peace in knowing she has heard the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant,” and is now rejoicing in the presence of her Lord. Funeral services are on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., located at the First Baptist Church in Meeker, Oklahoma. Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Services, Prague, Oklahoma.