Mary Ellen Ganger

In Memory of Mary Ellen Ganger

Mary Ellen Ganger, 74, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025.

Mary had been a resident of the Spanish American War Veterans Colony for the past 18 years, a place she proudly called home. She was a dedicated member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 145 for 16 years, an organization that held a special place in her heart.

She is survived by her children:

Sons: Caleb Ganger of the home; Dallas Knight and Vicki Levett of McAlester; and Sam Samples and Charlotte Smith of Cashion, OK.

Daughters: Tami Goldman of Shawnee, OK; Christy and her wife Michelle Ware of Eugene, Oregon; and Casey Ganger and Keith Porter of Cushing, OK.

She also leaves behind 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Eugene; her parents, Oliver and Belva Williams; and her brothers, Willie Williams and Jimmie Williams.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 2:30 PM at Foster Hall, located at the USWV Colony, 831 S.E. 172nd St., Wilburton, OK.

She will be dearly missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her.