Funeral services for Wanda Choate, 88 will be at 1:00 PM Monday March 23, 2026 at Hennessey Public School Auditorium officiated by Jimmy Berkenbile. Burial will follow at Hennessey Cemetery under the direction of Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home. Viewing will be from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Sunday March 22, 2026, at the funeral home.
Wanda was born in Kingfisher on September 5, 1937, to George and Lorraine Roberts Thompson and died Thursday March 19, 2026, at Greenbrier Nursing Home in Enid.
Wanda married Max Choate in Hennessey November 26, 1955. The couple moved to California, then returned to Hennessey In 1974. She owned and operated Rainbows in Hennessey for many years.
Wanda was very active in the community and was on the board of directors for Hennessey Celebration, Inc. She directed the Miss Hennessey Pageant from 1979-1990. She was a member of the Hennessey Child Study Club, the Golden Eagles, Hennessey Sr. Citizens, and First United Methodist Church.
Wanda is survived by three sons Kevin Choate and wife Karen of Enid, Kenny Choate of Helena, Kyle Choate and wife Shannon of Hennessey, one daughter Kyla Norman and husband Mark of Enid; seven grandchildren Sharon Kline, Brittany Martinez, Blake Choate, Ty Choate, Kylene Collins, Russ Choate, Ryan Choate; great-grandchildren Sedona Kline, Rayne Edwards, Rogan Choate, Khyren Collins, Conrad Martinez, Castian Martinez, Khloee Collins, Leightyn Collins, Max Choate, and Easton Choate.
Wanda was preceded in death by her husband Max, one son Kelly Choate, one sister Catherine Schwarz, and one brother Melvin Thompson.
Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation with the funeral home serving as custodian of the fund.
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