Dovie May (Dayberry) Sturgeon, aged 100, passed from this life on March 25, 2022 in Mount Pleasant, Texas. She was born on March 29, 1921 in Stringtown, Oklahoma to John and Callie (Shannon) Dayberry.
Dovie married Buster Sturgeon on October 12, 1937 in Antlers, Oklahoma, and they enjoyed many years together until his passing in 1989. She was a beloved mother and grandmother, and a true homemaker. Dovie loved keeping herself busy by crocheting blankets, gardening, and cooking.
She is preceded in death by her husband: Buster Sturgeon; and sons: Tommy Sturgeon, Dexter Sturgeon, and Billy Sturgeon.
Dovie is survived by her children: Frank Sturgeon and Linda Minick; grandchildren: Tommy Sturgeon, Jr., Kelley Frazier, Steven Sturgeon, Dexter Sturgeon Jr, David Sturgeon, Dwayne Sturgeon, Donald Sturgeon, Rachel Reilly, Natasha Dixon, Catherine Minick, Charles Minick II, and Joey Sturgeon.
Graveside services will be held on March 31, 2022 at 11AM at the Antlers City Cemetery. Pallbearers include: Frank Sturgeon, Charles Minick, Charles Minick II, and Steve Reilly.
Services have been entrusted with Serenity Funeral Service of Antlers, OK.
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