Katherine Jane Coker

Katherine Jane Coker, a respected and beloved member of the community, passed away on March 5, 2024 in Paris, Texas, at the age of 85. Born on May 12, 1938 in Garvin, Okla., the daughter of William Franklin and Hazel (Rush) Tyler, Sr., Katherine lived a life marked by devotion to her family and service to others.

She graduated from Valliant High School and quickly became a pillar in the healthcare community, dedicating more than 40 years of her life to Choctaw Memorial, serving first in medical records for 30 years and later as a staff coordinator for an additional decade. Katherine’s passion for helping others extended beyond her professional life as she volunteered with Helping Hands of Choctaw County since 1993 and was an active member of the Church of Christ in Messer, Okla.

Family was the cornerstone of Katherine’s life. She is survived by her loving husband, Cowboy Watson; her brother, Bill Tyler and his wife, Jodi; her cherished nieces: Terri Hathcock and Vicki Tyler; and nephew, W.F. Tyler III. Katherine was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Charles Coker.

A graveside service to honor Katherine’s memory was held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 11, 2024 at Wheelock Cemetery, Millerton, Okla., with Pastor Bob Walling officiating Katherine’s grace, perseverance and humble service will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who were privileged to know her.

Services were under the direction of Prater-Lampton-Mills & Coffey Funeral Home.

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