June A. O’Steen Obituary – Oklahoman

June O’Steen left this world peacefully, surrounded by her loving household, on January 17, 2023 following a short sickness. June was born in Ada, Oklahoma in 1936, the daughter of Ludie Elmer Davis and Martha Belle (Billie) Whitley Davis Ross. Her dad and mom divorced when she was an toddler, and Billie opened a diner known as Tillie and Billie’s Café on South Robinson in Oklahoma Metropolis along with her brother, Tillmon. It was there that Billie met James Dorris (Jim) Ross, and the couple had been married in 1938. The household moved to Richmond, CA within the East San Francisco Bay space throughout World Conflict II, the place June’s sister, Yvonne was born. They returned to reside in Oklahoma Metropolis quickly after the conflict ended, and June loved frequent visits along with her Davis household in Roff, OK the place her cousin, Jim Davis, grew to become like a brother to her. June and her household attended Southwest Church of Christ in Oklahoma Metropolis, and it was there that she met the love of her life, Jimmy (Jim) Durwood O’Steen. June and Jim had been married on July 11, 1952.

June started her profession within the banking business in 1962 at what was then Stockyards Financial institution. Over the course of her 36 yr tenure with the group she was a member of the chief group that oversaw its progress into a big, multi-bank firm. June rose to the place of Government Vice President with the corporate. Throughout this time she additionally accomplished her Grasp’s Diploma in Enterprise Administration and have become a Licensed Public Accountant. She retired from banking in 1998 however remained energetic as a member of the Arvest Financial institution Board of Administrators till 2017. From 1989 to 2020, June served as Chief Monetary Officer for O’Steen Meat Specialties, an organization based by her husband, Jim.

June and Jim had been married for over 65 years. They beloved to journey, and as their sons had been rising up they vacationed throughout the US, taking the boys tenting, snow and water snowboarding, mountain climbing, exploring amusement parks and nationwide monuments, and giving them alternatives to study our nice nation; these had been adventures that the boys would always remember. June and Jim additionally vacationed all through the US with shut pals Paul and Willetta Heath, they usually traveled to many European international locations with pals Jack and Virginia Ramos and Bruce and Wanda Johns, having fun with the sights and cultures there. June additionally travelled extensively as a member of the Nationwide Affiliation of Banking Ladies, main organizational conferences and conferences all through the US, conducting seminars and academic classes, and provoking ladies throughout the nation to additional their careers within the monetary business.

June is survived by three sons, Rick and spouse Sherrie, Randy, and Robin and spouse DeEtta. She can also be survived by seven grandchildren; Chris and spouse Leatha, Kelley Williams and husband Brett, Emily Eischen and husband Jay, Evan and spouse Susan, Abby, Stephen Sensible and Crystal Cohea. Additionally surviving June are 14 great-grandchildren, Brenna and husband Jeff, Lane, Rylie, Kaden, Hailie, Aynslee, Asher, Azland, Remi, Camryn, Cason, twin boys Linden and Lennox, and Ollie, and a couple of great-great-grandchildren, Kinlee and Kayleigh. June can also be survived by sister, Yvonne Lewellen and husband Jack, and youngsters Tina and husband Wayne Combs, Tammy Smith, Steve Cooksey and spouse Shelley, Shellie Wall and husband Mike. June was preceded in dying by her husband Jim, beloved dad and mom and parents-in-law, and niece Teri and her husband, Joe Mello.

June actually beloved God, her household and pals, and the folks she labored with all through her profession. She was a lady whose religion encompassed each side of her life. She was energetic in Moore Central Church of Christ the place, for a few years, she guided the lives of third-grade bible college students via the Time Vacationers bible lessons. A lot of these college students have grown to stay trustworthy Christians and proceed as members of Moore Central and different church households. She and Jim each beloved to sing and sometimes sang with the church choral group at weddings and funerals. June additionally generously supplied skilled steerage to numerous younger folks in want of assist with academic and profession selections. She delighted in serving as a mentor to others and her information and knowledge helped many pals, household and associates on their journeys via life, schooling and the enterprise world.

Household and pals can discover consolation that June is now residence with God and along with her beloved husband Jim who she tremendously missed after his passing in 2018. June, Mother, Granny June, we love you dearly, and also you, too, will probably be tremendously missed.

Visitation will probably be held from 2:00-8:00 pm at The John M. Eire & Son Funeral Dwelling & Chapel in Moore, Oklahoma, with household receiving pals from 2:00-4:00 pm. Funeral Providers will start at 11:00 am on the Central Church of Christ, 800 E. Most important St. in Moore.