Naoma Ann Lisenbee

Obituary of Naoma Lisenbee 1938-2013 Naoma Ann (Rippy) Lisenbee (Nana) of Tecumseh, OK went to her heavenly home on Friday, May 3rd, 2013 after a 10 day stay in the hospital at St. Anthony's in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with her children, grandchildren & twin sister at her side. Naoma was born 3 miles South of Wetumka, Oklahoma to Roy Rippy & Mary LaValley Rippy, July 18th, 1938. Memorial service to be held on May 8th, 2013 at 3 p.m. Wetumka, Oklahoma cemetery with the Native American services pending. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy & Mary LaValley Rippy. She is survived by two sisters, Connie (Rippy) Davis & husband Vern of Joplin Mo.; Ramona (Rippy) Anderson & husband Andy of Oklahoma City; Children: Joe Todd Lisenbee of Farmington, N.M.; Charles Lisenbee and wife Donna of Newcastle, Oklahoma; Mary & Husband Pruitt Keel of Tecumseh, Oklahoma; Nana told anyone who could hear her, “I have 9 perfect grand-children & 10 even more perfect great grand-children”. She had many nieces, nephews, friends and Bingo players she thought the world of including her longtime friend, Steve Wilson of Holdenville, Oklahoma who was always there for her.She will be fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her. Naoma attended school in Richmond California during World War II before returning to Wetumka, Oklahoma where she graduated in 1957, thus becoming a Fairview alumni. After graduation, she moved to Hobbs, New Mexico where she married Joe Lisenbee and started her beautiful family. Years later she moved to Gallup, New Mexico while working for the Gallup Tourist Commission. Close to retirement, she ended up moving to Wewoka, Oklahoma where she loved working for the Seminole Tribe. After many years of work, she happily enjoyed her retirement. Her bright personality and ready smile always touched the hearts of all who knew her. Naoma had a magnetic way as she always drew people in with her charming ways and lovely smile. No one could argue that Naoma was in fact the #1 fan of her Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team and her OU and OSU football teams. She never missed a game, even in her final days. Naoma was extremely proud of her Creek heritage and the gorgeous state of Oklahoma. We will always remember the good times with this amazing and beautiful creation God gifted to us for what appeared to be such a short time. Naoma was truly one of a kind and it is safe to say that everyone who knew her would agree that God broke the mold when he created her. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, mother, grandmother and great-mother as well as a treasured friend and confidante. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Naoma Ann Lisenbee please visit our Sympathy Store.