In Memory of Wanda June Winton

Wanda June Winton, age 94, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, passed away on April 8, 2026. She was born on October 23, 1931, in Wilburton, Oklahoma, to Harvey and Georgia Pate.

June lived a long and meaningful life rooted in family, friendship, and community. She will be remembered for her kind spirit, enduring strength, and the many relationships she cherished throughout her life.

She is survived by her brother, Raymond Pate and wife Joyce of Krebs, Oklahoma; her sister, Rosa Foster and husband Mickey of Fort Worth, Texas; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will miss her dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Georgia Pate; her sister, Billy Sue Knox; and her brother, Harvey O’Neal Pate.

The last five years of June’s life were spent at Tidwell Living Center, where she was cared for with exceptional kindness and compassion. She formed many meaningful friendships there and was truly treated like family. It was a place of comfort, dignity, and love, and her family is deeply grateful for the care she received.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Doug Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Lutie Cemetery in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Visitation will be held prior to the service on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Waldrop Funeral Home.

Honorary pallbearers will be the past employees of Kiamichi Electric, in recognition of the connections and friendships she built over the years.

June’s life was a testament to the value of kindness, connection, and community. She leaves behind a legacy of love that will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew her.