Erma Dean (Ollar) Box of Poteau, Oklahoma was born February 26, 1937 in Glendale, Oklahoma to Marvin Edward and Lizzie Gaye (Milligan) Ollar and passed away January 8, 2024 in Poteau, Oklahoma at the age of 86.
She is survived by:
Two sons:
Dale Pitman and wife Lisa of Bishop, California
Darrin Pitman and wife Cathy of Poteau, Oklahoma
One brother:
Ed Ollar and spouse Tess of Heavener, Oklahoma
Eight grandchildren:
Rochelle Wilkins and husband Sean of Joplin, Missouri
Heidi Taylor and husband Dustin of Bishop, California
Liz Pitman and spouse Minnie of West Covina, California
Dale Pitman, Jr. and spouse Daniel of Los Angeles, California
Melissa Loggains of Poteau, Oklahoma
Shane Pitman and wife Jennifer of Poteau, Oklahoma
Nathan Pitman of Poteau, Oklahoma
Jerramie Pitman of Huntington Beach, California
11 great-grandchildren
Two great-great-grandchildren
Special friend:
Dee Smith of Heavener, Oklahoma
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loved ones, and a host of friends
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roy Kellogg; one daughter, Donna Blaylock; and two sons, David Pitman and Randell Box.
Erma Dean was a lifelong resident of the area, a member of Mt. View Baptist Church, and a retired healthcare provider. Above all, she loved the Lord, her children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews, and seemingly a world full of friends and other loved ones. If she met a stranger, she would get to the roots of their family tree immediately to determine exactly how and if she was kin to them.
She loved visiting with family and friends or anyone who had a quick hour or 2 to visit. She loved caring for others as well as caring for all of her plants and flowers. She loved riding through the rough mountain roads, fishing, and watching those feisty hummingbirds on her feeders. She will be deeply missed by so many.
Funeral service will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 13, 2024 at the Mt. View Baptist Church in the Glendale Community with Reverend M.C. Ollar and Reverend Tim Trent officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. View Cemetery under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be: Dale Pitman, Jr., Sean Wilkins, Shane Pitman, Nathan Pitman, Ronnie Ward, Michael Luman, and Darrell Adams
Honorary pallbearers will be: Tommy Newcomer and Billy Watkins
Viewing will be from Noon until 6:00 p.m., Thursday and 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday. The family will visit with friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.
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