Mary Louise Stevens Weldon, 97, of Madill, Oklahoma passed away Friday, February 28, 2025.  She was born February 13, 1928, in Lorimor, IA, to the late Albert Kitchell and Delores Caroline (Fredrickson) Stevens. After graduating from Mt. Ayr High School, she moved to Des Moines with her older sister. Mary later traveled to Madill, OK, where her brother was involved in construction of Lake Texoma. There she met and married Billy Gene Weldon, Sr. Following their union on March 25, 1948, they raised four children and many, many tomatoes, side by side, in and around Madill.

Mary worked primarily as a homemaker before joining the staff of the Madill Pants Factory. She retired in 1990 after 20 years of work and forming lifetime friendships with her coworkers. She devoted herself to active service in the congregation of the Madill Church of the Nazarene.

A woman of simple pleasures and gentle strength, she will be remembered for her deep commitment to her faith, family, church, and friends.  Mary excelled at rocking babies and crafting delicious dishes that could never be replicated and had a lilting laugh that was pure joy. In her later years, she enjoyed adventures with her friends, including many trips to Branson, and an unforgettable trip to the Holy lands.

She is survived by

Daughter and son-in-law:          Sandra and Tim Sweeney of Madill, OK

Son-in-law:                              Rondall "Dink" Truett of Meeker, OK

Sister:                                       Jean Stevens Sweeney of Sioux City, IA

Brothers:                                  Paul Stevens (Helen) of Alamogordo, NM

Robert "Bob" Stevens (Patti) of Bethany, OK

Grandchildren:             Jeff Weldon (Laura) of Stillwater, OK; Shelly Truett Fruen of Roff, OK; Traci Weldon Ballard (Matthew) of Claremore, OK; Sandy Truett Roberts (Philip) of Frisco, TX; Kassie Sweeney and Erin Sweeney Holstein (Jon Franklin) of Oklahoma City, OK; Tessa Truett Walker (Jonathan) of Meeker, OK; and Tyla Truett Price (Keith) of Poteau, OK.

Great-grandchildren:                 Jordan Weldon, Brooke Weldon Garcia (Paul), Kizer, Keaton, & Matthijs Ballard, William, Henry, and Oliver Roberts, Hadley Walker, Jon Franklin, Adelaide Louise, and Mary Frances Holstein, and Sawyer and Sutton Price.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, brother Sidney Keith Stevens, a daughter, Kathy Kay Weldon Truett, and sons Steven Carl Weldon and Billy Gene Weldon, Jr., as well as a grandson-in-law, Roy Fruen, Jr.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor or remember Mary are encouraged to donate to the Madill Church of the Nazarene.

Casket Bearers: Jeff Weldon, Matthew Ballard, Philip Roberts, Keith Price, Jon Franklin Holstein and

Jonathan Walker