Nancy Sue Poindexter, 69, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma passed away on December 18, 2024 in Sallisaw. Nancy was born in Wellington, Texas to John Pendergraft and Hettie Baggett (Martin) on December 27, 1954. Nancy started her career as a beautician, eventually attending school at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah and graduating with a degree in education. Nancy was a beloved teacher at Brushy Public Schools for 17 years before retirement. Aside from teaching, Nancy enjoyed gardening which led to many hours in the kitchen, canning the things she loved to grow. She was a person who believed in a job well done and nurtured both her garden and her students. She also enjoyed fishing, camping, and many outdoor activities with her grandkids. Described as an ‘awesome human being’, Nancy will be missed deeply by those whose lives she impacted and those who had the pleasure of calling her family, friend, and teacher.
Nancy is survived by her daughter Genie and husband Jerry Sizemore, son Michael and wife Pauletta Pendergraft, son Tim and wife Jennifer Flynn, special daughter Lisa Walters, her siblings Dennis and Renee Pendergraft, Julie Parker, Mary and Howard Tackett, James and Ciara Pendergraft, Jana and James Cepak, and JL Pendergraft. Her grandchildren Josh Wright, Colt Wright, Makayla York, Danielle Stone, Caitlyn Sizemore, Cierra Sizemore, Jazmine Sizemore, Eli Sizemore, Hunter Newkirk, Cayden Flynn, Connor Flynn, Brittany Gay, William Bolin, Ryan Bolin, as well as 18 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband Benjamin Franklin Poindexter, her mother Hettie Joyce Martin, her father John Lee Pendergraft, and brothers John Pendergraft and Jeff Pendergraft.
Visitation for Nancy will be Friday, December 20, 2024, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Forever Memories Funeral Services, 463505 Hwy 101, Sallisaw, Oklahoma.
Funeral Service will be Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 2 p.m. in the Sequoyah Memorial Chapel at Forever Memories Funeral Services, 463505 Hwy 101, Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Nancy’s final resting place will be at Northview Cemetary. Pallbearers are Michael Pendergraft, Tim Flynn, Josh Wright, Colt Wright, Cayden Flynn, and Connor Flynn.
Honorary Pallbearers are David Lee, Howard Tackett, Dennis Pendergraft, and the teachers and staff at Brushy Public Schools.
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Makayla, and family. I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your family member. God’s comfort, peace and strength in your time of sorrow.
Im so sorry for your loss our thoughts an prayers are with you during the difficult time. We love you all
Mrs. Poindexter was more than just a math teacher and quiz bowl coach; she was a mentor who encouraged us to strive for excellence. She had such a great impact on countless lives, including mine, and for that I am forever grateful. Thank you for sharing your love of mathematics with us.
You came into my life during my teenage years and I will never forget the impact you had on my life. I love you so much and I miss you. I know you are in heaven with daddy, your mom among others lost along the way. Fly high sis God gained a beautiful angel. Until we meet again rest in peace.
Paula and I met Nancy through her son Tim, my good friend, who I called my brother while she stayed here in the Killeen area. We enjoyed the time we spent with her, my wife and her mother enjoyed the morning breakfast and coffee they had with her. She was definitely a lovely caring individual. She will be missed.