Melinda Sumka, a resident of Henryetta, died March 21, 2022 in Tulsa at the age of 83. She was born June 22, 1938 in Henryetta to Willie and Salina (Arbuckle) Sumka.
She is preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Polly, Della and Heps; three brothers: Perryman, Benjamine and Foster.
She was baptized at the Thewarle Indian Baptist Church in Dustin Oct. 11, 2009.
She is survived by her two daughters: Parry Ann Grayson of Tulsa and Loretta Sumnka of Henryetta; son; Gary Sumka of New Mexico; eight grandchildren: John, Christine, Terri, Jerrod, Jeff, Luke, Brittany and Andrew; 15 great grandchildren, one special niece, Shannon Arneecher, numerous nieces, nephews and church family.
Pallbearers will be Luke Sumka, Jerrod Grayson, Keith Kissee, Kadin Kerr, Broe Hilligoss and Lenny Leach.
Honoraru will be: Jeff Sumka, John Grayson III, Andrew Sumka, Jerry Sumka and Wayne Sumka.
A Wake service will be Wednesday evening March 24, 2022 at the Rogers Funeral Home chapel from 6 to 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2022 at the Thewarle Indian Baptist Church in Dustin. Interment will be at the Sumka Family Cemetery under the direction of the Rogers Funeral Home.