Fran McElheny's obituary , Passed away on July 11, 2025 in Poteau, Oklahoma

Fran McElheny

February 22, 1937 - July 11, 2025 (88 years old)

Poteau, Oklahoma

Fran McElheny's obituary , Passed away on July 11, 2025 in Poteau, Oklahoma

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Mallory-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory

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Fran McElheny

February 22, 1937 - July 11, 2025 (88 years old)

Poteau, Oklahoma

Fran McElheny Obituary

The memory of Fran McElheny of Poteau, Oklahoma, who passed away on July 11, 2025 at the age of 88, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Fran McElheny to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Jesse Bush and Fannie Bush (Snow); her husband William Merl McElhaney; her siblings, Minnie Brunk, Dorothy Means, Ida Madewell, Jesse, Willis, Jack, Herschell, Charles and Ben; and her grandson Devin Dunkle.

She is survived by: her daughters, Alison Teramano (Darryl) and Debbie Dunkle (Brian); her grandson Dustin Riley (Courtney); her great grandchildren, Eden Joy Mapes, Addison and Cameron Coburn; and her sister-in-law Lucy Jean Bush.

Viewing will be held on Wednesday, July 16th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and on Thursday, July 17th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory of Stigler (204 NE F St, Stigler, OK 74462). A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 18th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the McCurtain Assembly of God Church (104 E RR St, McCurtain, OK 74944).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mallory-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory



Wed

July 16

Viewing

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Mallory-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory of Stigler
204 NE F St, Stigler, OK 74462

Thu

July 17

Viewing

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Mallory-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory of Stigler
204 NE F St, Stigler, OK 74462

Fri

July 18

Funeral service

10:00 AM

McCurtain Assembly of God Church
104 E RR St, McCurtain, OK 74944

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