Mary Ellen Thompson

September 22, 1934 - November 3, 2020

Mary Thompson, 86, of Broken Arrow, passed away in Broken Arrow, Tuesday, November 3, 2020. She was born September 22, 1934 in Hoyt, Oklahoma to Cleo & Ruby (Phillips) Phillips. Mary grew up in Stigler where she was educated. Then she became a homemaker when she met Clifton Beard in Quinton and they were married July 18, 1957 for 27 years. Later after his passing she married Richard Thompson on June 29, 1996 and were married 20 years until his passing. She was a strong Christian woman who always put God first. She loved her children & grandchildren and her large family. Everyone always knew they were welcome in her home. Her hobbies included gardening, flowers, sewing, knitting & going to church. Mary is survived by her children & spouses, Darlene & Jerry Smith of Pensacola, Clifton Wayne & Patty Beard of Sperry, Charlotte & Curtis Mayhall of Inola, Helen & Dennis Capehart of Catoosa, Eva & Jackie Priest of Broken Arrow; 6 sisters; 2 brothers, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren & great-great grandchildren; nieces & nephews. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Cleo & Ruby Phillips; 1st husband, Clifton Beard; 2nd husband, Richard Thompson; a son, Boyd Carl Lee Beard; 2 sisters; 2 brothers; a son-in-law; grandparents. Funeral Service will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday at Sand Ridge Pentecostal Church with Reverend Connie Thornton officiating. Eulogist: Otis Wayne Phillips. Speaker: Charles Phillips. Pallbearers include Daniel Mayhall, Rodney Adcock, Greg Capehart, Jon Beard, Beau Thompson, Dustin Delk. Honorary Pallbearers include Chris Adcock, Dee Capehart, Zach Priest, Brock Priest, Damien Beard. Burial will follow in Beaver Mountain Cemetery under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler.