In Memory of Mary Millus

Mary Lydell (Burris) Millus, 84, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma went to meet the Lord on Friday, July 28, 2023 after a short battle with leukemia.

A viewing will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Waldrop Funeral Home in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at the Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating. The burial will follow at Wilburton Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Mary was born to Bill and Eva (Hill) Burris on June 29, 1939 in Red Oak, Oklahoma. Her childhood was busy working on the farm with her brother, until she graduated from Panola High School. She married her best friend, Earl Millus, on June 29, 1957 spending 57 years together. They had one son, Jeff Millus, who was her pride and joy.

Mary worked for Western Electric in Oklahoma City for about 30 years. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, crafting but especially quilting with her peeps. Even though Mary was the eldest, she kept up with all of the “youngins” on quilting retreats, quilt runs, quilt parties, etc. Mary will be remembered for her kindness and wonderful big hugs. She was a special lady.

Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Earl Millus; parents, Bill and Eva Burris; and her brother, Carol (Bill) Burris.

She is survived by her son, Jeff Millus of Oklahoma City; brothers and sisters-in law: Clyde and Shirley Millus of Norman, Harry and Kathy Millus of Wilburton, and Norma and Kenny Christian of Edmond; nieces and nephews: Donna and Robbie Robbins, Cheryl and Tommy Cline, Kathie Whatley, Mary Duggan, Matthew Robbins, Kayla and Chris Stone, Wyatt Stone, Caitlyn and Adam Pospisil, Hunter Pospisil, Carter Pospisil, Carla Burris, and Carolyn Hauptmann; cousin, Jim Williams; along with a host of friends.