Nadine "Nana" Draper Basden

Nadine “Nana” Draper Basden

Nadine “Nana” Draper Basden of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 at the Latimer Nursing Home.

Viewing is to be held from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Friday, October 4, 2024 at the Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral Services are to be held at 2:00 P.M at the Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel on October 5, 2024.

Nadine was born on July 19, 1932 in Wilburton, Oklahoma to True and Mary (McDonald) Draper. Nadine married Carl “Cotton” Basden on June 3, 1953 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas.

Nadine graduated from Wilburton High School in 1953. She loved being a Mother, Wife, and especially a Grandmother/ Great Grandmother. She was a lifetime member of The VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and was known for being a cook at Fern’s, Famous for her pies.

She was of the Baptist Faith, and loved everyone who surrounded her. Nadine was survived by her beloved children: Ernie Basden of Wilburton, Oklahoma, Linda Winningham of Wilburton, Oklahoma, Kay Johnson of Wilburton, Oklahoma, Trudy Lowe of Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Her Grandchildren: Alex Wilks, Heather & Billy Ray Ziverk, Brad Winningham, Bain Durant & Reva, David Durant, Joey Kennedy, Zac & Philisha Lowe, Jacob & Michelle Lowe, Maggie Lowe & Joseph MaLone, Lucas & Lindsey Lowe. Numerous Great Grandchildren. A Host of Several Nieces, Nephews and Friends, and several great grandchildren.

Preceded in Death by her Parents, 3 Brothers, 4 Sisters, and her beloved Husband- Carl “Cotton” Basden.