Carolyn McGuffin, a resident of Mangum, Oklahoma, peacefully departed this life on October 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at the age of sixty-four. Born on May 29, 1960, in Mangum to W.H. and Nellie (Boren) Locklear, Carolyn grew up in Granite, Oklahoma, where she graduated high school.
On February 14, 1986, she married her beloved husband, Joe McGuffin, in the enchanting setting of Red River, New Mexico. A woman of many passions, Carolyn found joy in baking, listening to music, dancing, and exploring the beauty of nature through arrowhead hunting. Yet, her greatest treasures were the moments spent with family and friends.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; her brother and sister-in-law, Bobbie and Tammie Locklear; her brother and sister-in-law, Junior and Coral Locklear; her brother Felton Ray (Gus) Locklear; her brother-in-law, Jerel McGuffin; and sisters Flora Lee Boren and Becky Sullins.
She is survived by her devoted husband of thirty-eight years, Joe McGuffin; her sons, Jeremy Ward and wife Vicky, and Kris McGuffin; her daughters, Jenni Hernandez and husband Nick, and Nina Simonds and husband Andy; her brothers, Charles Locklear and wife Jane Ann, Orville Locklear and wife Donna, and Ben Locklear and wife Karen; her sisters, Laura Green and husband Rich, and Gladys White; Sister-in-law, Jane Lafferty and husband Bill; along with her treasured grandchildren, Aaron and Faith Ward, Kayd, Aubree, Marlee, and Ella Hernandez, Layne and Zac Bower, Alex and wife Elysia Flores, and Monica Flores; her great-grandchildren, Paisley, Jaxon, and Amelia Flores, Kealie Springsteen, and Riggin Stover; as well as a multitude of extended family and friends who will carry her memory forward.
Carolyn’s spirit will forever remain a guiding light in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
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Visitation
27
Oct
235 South Pennsylvania
Mangum, OK 73554
Funeral
28
Oct
235 South Pennsylvania
Mangum, OK 73554
Interment
28
Oct
N County Rd 1990
Granite, OK 73547