In Memory of Rachel Dye

Rachel L. Dye, 82, of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Viewing will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 18, 2022 at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel with Cindy Shero and Dana Hugle officiating. The burial will follow at Cedars Cemetery in Red Oak, Oklahoma.

Active pallbearers are Wayne Dye, Landon Dye, Bryan Dye, Trent Williams, Jayse Williams, Chandler Curtis, and David Demontigny.

Honorary pallbearers are Joe Williams, Caleb Curtis, Sean Crane, Alex Willis, and Jeffrey Baron.

Rachel was born April 27, 1940 to Isaac and Dessie (Byers) Davis. She married Dallas Dean Dye January 26, 1958. They were married 38 years until his passing in 1996. Rachel worked retail for a short period. She enjoyed her travels across the United States following her husband’s employment.

Rachel was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 3649 auxiliary. She enjoyed her family. She was an amazing cook and loved to cook for her family and friends. Rachel will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her Children: Cindy Dye and Lee Wesley of Wilburton, OK, Dallas Dye and Joan Dye of Wilburton, OK, Diane Crane and George Willis of Stockton, CA, and Kevin Dye and Mishelle Dye of Shady Point, OK; Grandchildren: Shyla and Joe Williams of Blanchard, OK, Christy Curtis of Clinton, OK, Wayne and Julie Dye of Edmond, OK, Landon and Jessica Dye of Wilburton, OK, Nikki Dye of Tahlequah, OK, Brittany and Jeffrey Baron of Tracy, CA, Sean and Gina Crane of Stockton, CA, Alex Willis of Stockton, CA, Lynnsey and Dave Demontigny of Eufaula, OK, and Bryan Dye of Shady Point, OK; 17 Great Grandchildren; 5 Great Great Grandchildren; Sister: Ida Willard of Sisters, OR; along with numerous Nieces and Nephews.

Rachel is preceded in death by her Parents: Isaac Claude and Dessie Lou (Byers) Davis; Husband: Dallas Dean Dye; along with 8 brothers and sisters.

Services held under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home, Wilburton, OK.

Family will greet friends Sunday night (6:00pm - 8:00pm) at Waldrop Funeral Home.