Helen (Pitchford) Deffenbaugh's obituary , Passed away on October 10, 2025 in Poteau, Oklahoma

Helen (Pitchford) Deffenbaugh

June 25, 1929 - October 10, 2025 (96 years old)

Poteau, Oklahoma

Helen (Pitchford) Deffenbaugh's obituary , Passed away on October 10, 2025 in Poteau, Oklahoma

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Helen (Pitchford) Deffenbaugh

June 25, 1929 - October 10, 2025 (96 years old)

Poteau, Oklahoma

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Helen (Pitchford) Deffenbaugh Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Helen (Pitchford) Deffenbaugh of Poteau, Oklahoma, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Helen left this world on October 10, 2025 at the age of 96, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Lester Kendricks and Amy Edith Pitchford (Blaylock); her husband Edwin C. Deffenbaugh; and her siblings, Wanda Faye (Carl Richmond), Ida Sue (Jesse Finch), Bexta Jean Pitchford, Bobby Carrol (Patsy Pitchford), Earl Eugene Pitchford and Lester K. Pitchford, Jr..

She is survived by: her brother Bill Pitchford (Lynne) of Heavener, Oklahoma.; her sisters-in-law, Patsy Pitchford of Bossier City, Norma Pitchford of Poteau and Laura Mae Deffenbaugh of Arkansas; her uncle Ed (Cliff); Helen.

Honorary Pallbearers will be: Helen's many nephews, grand nephews, and the many students/players of St. Pious X Houston that touched the lives of Helen and Coach Ed, In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you can either make a donation to your area youth or little league baseball team or purchase Gideon Bibles in honor of Helen.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home



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