Muriel Ann Parker

Muriel Ann (Henault) Parker, age 92, a Coalgate, OK resident, was born on Wednesday, July 5, 1933, to Edward and Evelyn Henault (LeClair) Henault, at Florence, MA. Muriel passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Coalgate, OK at the age of 92 years, 8 months and 23 days. She attended North Hampton High School before going on to attend Southeastern Oklahoma State and North Texas Universities. Muriel was a Real Estate Broker. She proudly served her country in The United States Navy, where she met and married Marion Charles Parker on Wednesday, September 5th, 1956 at Pensacola, Florida. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church of Coalgate. Muriel served the City of Coalgate for 20 years, 13 years as city council and 7 years as Mayor. Muriel loved gardening and was very good at it, spending time with family, grandkids, and great grandkids, making sure everyone had plenty to eat.

She is survived by her husband, Marion Charles Parker of Coalgate, OK; sons, Mitch Parker of Coalgate, Matthew Parker and wife Marjorie of Coalgate; granddaughters, Carmen Garrett and husband John of Calumet, OK, Leslie Parker of Dallas; grandson, Casey Parker of Liberty, TX; great grandchildren, Ryder Garrett and Olivia Garrett of Calumet, OK

Muriel was preceded in death by her parents, Edward James and Evelyn (LeClair) Henault; daughter, Mariel Parker; sisters, Gloria McCullough, Ruth O’Brien, Irene O’Conner; brother, Jimmy Henault; baby sister, Clair Henault

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DATE OF SERVICES: 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 1st, 2026

PLACE OF SERVICES: Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Coalgate, Oklahoma

OFFICIATING:

INTERMENT: Coalgate Cemetery, Coalgate, Oklahoma

CASKETBEARERS: Michael Maxwell, Alan Whitehead, Justin Pope, Brian Pope, Ben Ward, Jarrod Hatcher, John Garrett

HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Larry Pope, Jim Klingler, Jimmy Avanzini, Joe Avanzini, Jim Cox, Steve Sandmann, Rodger Cosper, Ruth Wilson Hurley Manor Nursing Staff, Brent Lowe, Ramsey Burris

FAMILY NIGHT WILL BE TUESDAY 6-8 PM

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