Helen Marie (Stevens) Parsons passed away Friday, February 2, 2024, surrounded by her children. She was born April 26, 1935 in Hutchinson, KS to Frank and Lucile Electa (Wheeler) Stevens.

She met the love of her life, William Francis "Jack" Parsons while he was serving in the US Navy. She offered him a piece of her blue-ribbon pie, but he asked for another piece of her fried chicken. They married September 7, 1954, in Hutchinson, KS. Settling in Anardarko, OK they raised their four children.

Meticulously organized, Marie worked as inventory secretary for Anadarko Auto Supply. Then retired from Anadarko Public Schools where she had been the attendance secretary. After retirement, Marie and Jack moved to Claremore, OK.

Always an active member of the Methodist Church, Marie was especially involved with Volunteers in Mission. Together, Marie and Jack, built a mission with team housing, clinic, and church in Pitorreal, Mexico. For over 25 years, she cooked for the mission teams they hosted. Each year, Marie would load up donations she had gathered to take to the Tarahumara people and return with jars of homemade apples from the orchard next to their mission home.

Preceded in death by her parents, sister Loreine Moll, husband of 66 years, Jack, and son Bill Parsons.

Survived by: sister, Jean Stange of Hutchinson, KS; daughter Suzie and husband Russell Woods of Claremore; daughter in law, Sandy Parsons of Siloam Springs; son, Bob Parsons of Blanchard, daughter, Lucy Milliser of OKC; son, Obed and wife Eunice Alba of Texas. She was Mamau to over 24 grand and great grandchildren.

A celebration of Marie's life will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 16, 2024, at Claremore First Methodist Church, 1615 N. Hwy. 88.

The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff of The Courtyard, formerly The Brookfield, Assisted Living Center and Good Shepherd Hospice for their years of loving care and support.