Maggie Joy Boatman Autrey

Maggie Joy Boatman Autrey, 80, of Canadian, went to live with Jesus on June 17, 2017.Services will be 10:30 AM Friday, June 23, 2017, at First Baptist Church, with Rev. Matthew McCurley, pastor, and Jeff Boatman, her nephew, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian. Maggie was born March 9, 1937 in Cushing. She was a member of First Baptist Church since 1978. Maggie whole-heartedly loved the Lord and was very close to Him. Prayer was very important in her daily life. “Mag” was a very loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved people and loved to make meals for people grieving or in need. She always put others before herself. There is a special place in heaven for Maggie. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Leslie Boatman and Katy Novila Boatman; a sister, Wanda Kay Slaton; and an infant brother, John Boatman. Survivors include her husband and best friend of 60 years, William Edward Autrey of Canadian; two daughters, Beverly Lucas and husband Rick of Houston, and Brenda Wolfe and husband Glen of Elk City, Oklahoma; her siblings, Helen McFarlin, Mary Nell Sterling, Bud Boatman and Dean Autrey; four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.