Naomi Gail Lawson of Spiro, Oklahoma was born June 29, 1959 in Tucker Bottoms, Oklahoma, in the back seat of a car, to Sanford Leslie and Ima Fern (Terry) Dees and passed away May 19, 2018 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 58.
She is survived by:
Two sons:
Joshua Dees and wife Heather of Muldrow, Oklahoma
Justin Dees and wife Christy of Harvey, Arkansas
One daughter:
Angie Gillum of Chelsea, Oklahoma
Three brothers:
Steve Dees and wife Brenda of Flower Hill, Oklahoma
David Dees and wife Joy of McAlester, Oklahoma
Mike Dees and wife Shirley of Greenwood, Arkansas
Two sisters:
Joanna Bryant and husband Keith of Spiro, Oklahoma
Tammy Bean and husband Jeff of Greenwood, Arkansas
Six grandchildren:
Serai Dees, Austin Dees, Brooklyn Nickerson, Desi Dees, Jesse Dees, and Albany Nickerson
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of many friends
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Norma Feldman and Zona Sullivan; and two brothers, Les Dees and Don Dees.
Naomi was a life-long resident of the area and a loving mother and grandmother.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro with Reverends Shirley Harrod and Gary Powell officiating.
Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be: Steve Dees, Mike Dees, Austin Dees, Jesse Dees, Brandon Dees, and Nick Bryant
Viewing will be from Noon until 7:00 p.m., with the family visiting with friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday at the funeral home.
To sign Mrs. Lawson’s online guestbook please visit www.mallorymartinfuneralhome.com
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