Cleva Jean Lois Tipton, a longtime resident of Henryetta, died Aug. 9, 2016 in Henryetta at the age of 86. She was born July 17, 1930 in Boynton to Clifford Sterling Tennison and Mittie Lois (Justus) Tennison. She married William Ray Tipton June 18, 1948.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Ray Tipton also by a daughter, DeWanda Tipton Bond, and one brother Sterling Tennison.
Cleva is a graduate of Henryetta High School Class of 1948. She and Ray had the Calvary Faith Temple in Henryetta for many years and after its closing began attending the Northside Worship Center.
She is survived by one son, Terry Tipton and wife Linda of Broken Arrow; daughter, Rene Sturman and husband Bill of Henryetta; 12 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren as well as a host of friends and other relatives.
Viewing will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10 and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 at Integrity Funeral Service.
Pallbearers will be, Travis Tipton, Glen Sturman, Dustin Blackwell, Brandon Blackwell, Jess Hale and David Ramby. Honorary pallbearers will be, Kody Putman, Tuff Putman, Dakota Wilbourn, Wyatt Wilbourn, A. J. Welch, Nathan Welch, John Adams, Bo Adams, Adam Minihan, Kolby Adams, J. T. Cheatham and Christian Estrada.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday, August 12, 2016 at Integrity Chapel with Rev. Will Gordon officiating. Interment will follow in Westlawn Cemetery under direction of Integrity Funeral Service.