Wilma Faye Stephens of Panama, Oklahoma was born October 18, 1947 in Keota, Oklahoma to J.C. and Iva Lee (Weece) Thomas and passed away on August 12, 2020 in Poteau, Oklahoma at the age of 72.
She is survived by:
Two sons:
Keith Butler and wife Shanna of Shady Point, Oklahoma
Kevin Butler of Panama, Oklahoma
One daughter:
Fayla Stephens of Poteau, Oklahoma
Two sisters:
Carolyn Sue Williams
Debra Coker
Three brothers:
Terry Thomas
R.C. Thomas
Jimmy Thomas
Five grandchildren:
Heaven Stephens; Kyle Butler and wife, Britny; Charla Wilson and husband, Andy; K.C. Butler, and Kendra Butler
Nine great-grandchildren:
Ayden, Braxten, Kylah, Kensie, Kimberlynn, Madilynn, Zander, Kamryn, and Kailey
Numerous nieces, nephews, other loved ones, and special friends Betty DeWitt and Tiffany Battles
She was preceded in death by her parents, J.C. and Iva Lee Thomas; four sisters, Billy Dean Reynold and husband, Bob; Wanda Joyce Reid and husband, Don; Anna Lee Lindsey; Sharon Kaye Hayes; and one brother, Jay R. Thomas.
Wilma Faye was a retired Head start Teacher in Panama and of the Christian faith. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Wilma Faye will be missed by all who knew her.
Services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 17, 2020 at Bethel Lighthouse Church in Panama, Oklahoma with Brother Joshua Hurst officiating. Burial will follow at Iron Bridge Cemetery in Keota under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be: Kevin "K.C." Butler, Kyle Butler, Bobby Dean Reynolds, Cody Jay Thomas, Tommy "Junior" Dewitt, and Denten Wulff.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Randy Reid and Jimmy D. Thomas, II
Viewing will be from Noon until 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. The family will be visiting with friends from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.
Visitation
Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel
Sunday, August 16, 2020
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
710 U.S. HWY 270
Heavener, Oklahoma 74937
Funeral Service
Bethel Lighthouse Church
Monday, August 17, 2020
2:00 PM

Panama, Oklahoma