Marilyn Sue Clemens

Marilyn Sue (Witherspoon) Clemens, a Coalgate resident, was born on December 29, 1945, to David Crockett and Lila Miriam (Williams) Witherspoon, at Wardville, Oklahoma. She passed away on October 30, 2026, at her home in Coalgate surrounded by the ones she loved, at the age of 80 years, 10 months and 1 day old. She started school at Wardville and after it closed, she attended Limestone Gap. Marilyn graduated from Coalgate High School with the Class of 1963, then later attended East Central University. She was High School Football Homecoming Queen at Coalgate High which started the tradition that carried down to a daughter and granddaughter. She worked at the Dairy Dream during high school and college. Marilyn married James Willard Clemens on May 2, 1964, at the Coalgate Baptist Church officiated by Vernell West. They were blessed with 62 wonderful years together. She worked for Coalgate Public Schools as their secretary for 25 years until her retirement.

Marilyn was a longtime member of the Coalgate Methodist Church. She enjoyed camping and fishing where she could sit for hours and enjoy friends and family. Marilyn liked farming, ranching, raising cattle, watching rodeos, the PBR, and was a big OU Sooner and OKC Thunder fan. She served on the Coal County Livestock Board for 25 years. Marilyn attended OYE and livestock shows where she and Melva Thomas would braid calves tails. Marilyn was a very good cook, especially her homemade yeast rolls and turkey and dressing. She made the best cobblers, but everyone loved her peach ones best. Marilyn enjoyed drinking diet Pepsi. There was no one Marilyn loved spending time with any more than her husband, Jim. She always wanted him with her to go shopping and travelling. They attended many sporting events together. Marilyn and Jim enjoyed going to Robber’s Cave each year for 55 years. If they were there on Sunday mornings, she would bring out her Bible and have a church service with her family. They both loved and cherished their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

SURVIVED BY

Husband: Jim Clemens of the home in Coalgate, OK

Children: Peggy Clements and husband Dan of Coalgate, OK

Linda Beal and husband Rickey of Coalgate, OK

James D. Clemens and wife Tisha of Coalgate, OK

Grandchildren: Dusty Newberry and wife Mindy of Blanchard, OK

Colby Jones and fiance’ Callee of Coalgate, OK

Laramie Impson and husband Colt of Caddo, OK

Laredo Beal and fiance’ Kenley of Coalgate, OK

Aspen Bradley and husband Zach of Oklahoma City, OK

Austin Clemens of Coalgate, OK

Sahara Butts and husband Shiloh of Sulphur, OK

Michaela Jump of Coalgate, OK

Great Grandchildren: Raylie Newberry, Layken Newberry, Kasen Cottrell

Traeger Butts, Walker Bradley and Ember Impson

Special Sister: Pearl Grady

Along with many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of dearly loved friends and extended family.

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY

Parents: David Crockett and Lila Miriam (Williams) Witherspoon

Brother: Lacy Witherspoon

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DATE OF SERVICES: 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 4th, 2026

PLACE OF SERVICES: Coalgate Methodist Church

OFFICIATING: Pastor Lyle Shipley

ASSISTING: Pastor David Unsell

SPEAKERS: Lance Clemens, Dusty Newberry

INTERMENT: Coalgate Cemetery

CASKETBEARERS: Dusty Newberry, Colby Jones, Laramie Impson, Laredo Beal, Austin Clemens, Aspen Bradley

HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Clay Mowdy, Jeff Magby, Joe Ward, Steve Burris, Gary Coffee, Jimmy Echelle

Family Night Tuesday 6-8PM at Brown’s Funeral Chapel, Coalgate, OK

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