Connie Jean

Mearkle

Connie Jean (Bailey) Mearkle, 77, of Blanchard, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Norman, Oklahoma. The daughter of John Wesley Bailey and Lorine Bessie (Dodd) Bailey, she was born on December 16, 1946, in Oklahoma City.

Connie had a deep love for her family. One of her favorite ways to spend her time was being surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Many of these moments were spent at the lake where she also enjoyed water skiing. Another one of her cherished past times was dancing. While at home, Connie could often be found tending to her garden. She will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Mearkle; her parents; and five brothers, David, Larry, Johnny, Donald, and Paul.

Connie is survived by two sons, Lonnie Coleman of Blanchard, and Chester Coleman and his wife, Shelly, of Blanchard; one daughter, Christy Nettles and her husband, Britt, of North Carolina; one son-in-law, Roger Nowlan; one brother, Tony Bailey of Oklahoma City; one sister, Patricia Hystad of Oklahoma City; grandchildren, David Coleman, Whitney Henry and Matt, Dalis Forbes and his wife, Lindsay, Simone Nettles, Merritt Nettles, Trey Nettles, and Raina Nowlan; eight great-grandchildren, Ryder, Cheyenne, James, Tytan, Payton, Gentry, Bentley, and Tate; and many more loving family members and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Eisenhour Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home in Blanchard.