Elva Faye Drum

Elva Faye Drum "Cissy", passed away August 26th, 2026 at Muskogee. She was born December 15th, 1957 at Porum to Porter and Elva Virginia (Lossie) Reece. Cissy was a woman who carried a deep love and pride for her Cherokee heritage throughout her life. Her roots were incredibly important to her, and she made it a priority to share that heritage, its history, and its traditions with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She wanted each generation to understand where they came from and to carry that pride forward. She loved to travel, but no matter how many places she visited, Cherokee, North Carolina, always held a special place in her heart. Returning to Cherokee was more than simply a trip it was a return to her roots, a place where she felt connected to her heritage and the generations who came before her. Education was also extremely important to her. A lifelong learner, she valued knowledge and worked hard throughout her life, earning multiple degrees. She believed strongly in the importance of education and encouraged those she loved to continue learning, work hard, and never stop striving to better themselves. She found great joy in the simple things that made a house feel like home. She loved working in her yard and could often be found outside tending to it and dreaming up her next project. She was always ready to redesign, rearrange, or improve something in her home, putting her own special touch into the spaces around her. Music was another deep passion of Cissy. It spoke to her heart and remained an important part of her life through the years. Whether through a favorite song, a familiar melody, or the memories that music could bring rushing back, music had a way of touching her soul. Above everything else, she dearly loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and they brought immeasurable happiness and pride to her life. The greatest pieces of her legacy will live on through them in the stories she shared, the lessons she taught, the importance she placed on education, her love of music, and especially the pride she carried for her Cherokee heritage. She is survived by her husband, Stu Drum of the home; 1 son, Jerry Bryant and wife Krystal of Stigler; 3 Grandsons, Dylan Bryant and wife Morgan of Stigler, Ryan Bryant and (fiancé) Lindsay Schmidt of Gore, Nate Bryant and wife Hannah of Muskogee; Great grandchildren, Heaven and baby boy, Malachi, Remi, Foster; 3 Brothers, Charles Reece of Whitefield, Bill Reece of Bokoshe, Sonny Reece of Gore; Numerous nieces and nephews. She's preceded by her parents, Porter and Virginia Reece; 3 Sisters in Laws, Sue Reece, Diane Reece, Suzanne Reece. Funeral Services will be held at Faith Community Church Whitefield, Monday, August 31st, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. Interment to follow at Cramp Cemetery, Porum, Ok. Complete Funeral and Viewing information to follow.

Elva Faye Drum

December 15, 1957 - August 26, 2026