Marie Mae Nichols, 102, of Poteau, OK passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011. Marie was born March 2, 1909 in Poteau to Henry P & Betty (Sanders) Blackman. She was retired from Holton’s Grocery Store. Marie was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Roland Blackman; two sisters, Opal Blackman, Irene Schrodt; and one son – Carmond Nichols. Survivors include daughter-in-law, Cecile Nichols; 4 grandsons, Bobby, Randy, Brett, Roger Nichols; 2 step granddaughters, Karen Sullivan & Carole Johnson; 7 great grandchildren; 10 step great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren; 20 step great great grandchildren; several cousins; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.
Services will be 10 am Saturday, at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. James Crawford officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sean Nichols, Shannon Nichols, Tim Dewitt, Joshua Cantwell, Joe Rollman, Charles Clemmer (Nichols) and Brian Cross.
The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with friends & relatives.