Marie (Smith) Leigh

Graveside service for Marie Leigh, 89, formerly of Sallisaw, Oklahoma will be at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Drakestand Cemetery in Sallisaw, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

She was born on December 8, 1932 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma to Cora Mae (Callahan) Smith and Walter Austin Smith and passed away on December 29, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was married to Kenneth Leigh on January 21, 1951 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on October 17, 2004. Mrs. Leigh was a tag agent in Tulsa for many years.

Survivors are:

3 daughters: Faye Brashear of Sand Springs, OK, Gwen Brewer and John of Tulsa, OK and Donna Orcutt and Roger of Sand Springs, OK;

5 grandchildren: Jason Brashear and Jennifer, Aaron Brewer and Rachel, Zachary Brewer, Jeremy Orcutt, and Joshua Orcutt and Brandy;

8 great-grandchildren: Jacob Brashear, Jessica Dobyns and Dillon, Morgan Brewer, Michael Brewer, Daniel Brewer, Matthew Brewer, James Brewer and Gentry Orcutt;

2 great-great-grandchildren: Jaxton Brashear and Jaylee Dobyns;

3 sisters: Niece Hill, Faye Lassley and Polly England;

brothers: Gomer, Junior and Jimmie Dale Smith;

Other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, 2 sisters: Ruby and Vera, 3 brothers: Guy, Maxie and Gerald, son-in-law: Jimmy Brashear and grandson: Shawn Brashear.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Jason Brashear, Aaron Brewer, Zach Brewer, Josh Orcutt, Jeremy Orcutt and Jacob Brashear.

Viewing will be 10 am – 8 pm Monday at Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw.