Sharyn Garner

Family and friends will gather at the Wewoka church of Christ on Tuesday September 26, 2023 to honor Sharyn Kay (Streater) Garner of Wewoka, OK who died peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Sharyn was born on April 22, 1947 to Frank and Maureen (Ott) Streater in Wewoka, OK. She married Art Garner on June 7, 1969 in Wewoka, OK. They celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary this year.

Sharyn was a proud graduate of Wewoka High School in 1965. She participated in several organizations. Upon graduation, she entered Central State College (UCO) and graduated in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Science. During her time at UCO, she participated in a work study program in the Funeral Service Division.

During Sharyn’s career, she owned and operated Sharyn’s Flowers, Gifts, and Catering. Following those career events, she was a Deputy Clerk for the Seminole County Treasurer’s Office.

Community involvement was extremely important to Sharyn. She catered events in Wewoka and statewide. Her weddings and receptions were legendary. She was a founding member of the Wewoka Cookie Club which lasted 25 years. Also, she was a member of the Carnation Garden Club and the Arts and Crafts Club. The Enchanted Evening and Museum Bazaar were two special events in her life.

Those preceding Sharyn in death include her parents and brother-inlaw Dan Dearing.

Survivors include her husband, Art Garner of the home. Children include Kristi Malinga of Oklahoma City, OK, Kyle (Heather) of Northlake, TX, and Kerri (Chase) of Wewoka, OK.

Sharyn is also survived by her grandchildren: Jaxon, Jace, and Ellison Garner of Northlake, TX and Piper, Dallas, and Dru Houghton of Wewoka, OK. Other survivors include sister Linda Dearing of Seminole and brother-inlaw Jerry (Jeanne) Garner of Amarillo, TX.

Her nieces and nephews include: Logan (Troy) and Blake of Norman, OK and Lincoln (Kali) and Declan Dearing of Shawnee, OK.: Jaci (Darren) Jade and Jaxon of Amarillo, TX and Justin Garner of Amarillo, TX.

Sharyn leaves numerous friends and cousins to cherish her memory. Her death occurred exactly 10 years after her mother’s which was on September, 21, 2013.

Memorial gift suggestions in honor of Sharyn’s amazing life include donating to the Sharyn and Art Garner Scholarship fund at Wewoka High School. The address to send donations is Wewoka High School, PO Box 870, Wewoka, OK 74868 Attention the Art and Sharyn Garner Scholarship. Also, the Seminole Nation Museum at 524 S. Wewoka Ave. Wewoka, OK 74868.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Sep 26, 2023 at 2 p.m. at the Wewoka church of Christ with Aaron Alsbrook and Richard Yahola officiating. Burial will be at the Oakwood Cemetery south of Wewoka. Services are under the direction of Stout Phillips Funeral Home.