Katherine Lue Atchley

September 30, 1955 - October 18, 2016

Katherine Lue Atchley, 61 of Whitefield passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Eastar Hospital. She was born on September 30, 1955 in Salida, Colorado to L.D. and Oleta (Ferrell) Cheek. She grew up in Texas and Oklahoma, married Harley Atchley on November 11, 1981, and they made their home together in Whitefield in 1988. She was an avid photographer who loved taking pictures of her family and friends. She will always be remembered as loving old country music, jigsaw puzzles, holidays, cooking big dinners for her family, and being a great cook. She is survived by her husband, Harley Atchley of the home; one son Mitchell D. Sheppard of Whitefield; five daughters, Shelly Oleta Sheppard of Eufaula, Ebby Christina Sheppard of Whitefield, Kelly Lynn Atchley of Kinta, Kelby J. Atchley of Muskogee, Keely Michelle Atchley of Whitefield; ten grandchildren, Chance, Lucky, Destiny, Kassidee, Maddie, Jalynn, Bailey, Harlie, Adalynn, Destiny; two sisters, Murlie Christine Fullbright of Whitefield, Misty Cheek of Ada; two brothers, Dion Cheek of Ada, Gregg Cheek of Ada. She is preceded in death by her parents, L.D. and Oleta Cheek. Memorial Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 22, 2016 at R.E. Shearwood Memorial Chapel with Reverend Bill Fitzer officiating. Honorary Pallbearers include David Fullbright, Bill Henderson, Mitchell Sheppard, Prince Walker, Joe Atchley, Bobby Atchley, Josey Wells, and Brandon Collins, Trevor Lahue, Keith Casey. Cremation Services will held under the direction of King and Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler.