It is with sorrow and gratitude that we mark the passing of Jerilynn Sue Bocher of McAlester, OK — sorrow at the loss, gratitude for the life.
Here is a glimpse of the life she lived, in her family's own remembrance.
Jerilynn spent her working life as ['legal secretary for the Cornish Law firm for many years until retiring'] and held deeply to the Baptist faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew her best.
Faith is the language some lives are written in. Jerilynn's was one.
Jerilynn Sue Bocher, 84, of McAlester, passed away April 21, 2026 at her home in McAlester. Arrangements for cremation have been completed, with no services scheduled at this time.
Jerilynn Sue Bocher was born on November 11, 1941 in Sacramento, California to Marvin Newberry and Naomi (Weaver) Newberry-DiMiceli. The family moved here when she was just a baby and she has lived here virtually all her life. She was married to David Bocher, who preceded her in death. She worked as a legal secretary for the Cornish Law firm for many years until retiring. In her spare-time, she loved to read and enjoyed doing yard work, but, especially loved being with her children, grand-children, and great grandchildren. She enjoyed playing the piano in church for over 50 years. She was a member of the Blanco Baptist Church.
Sue is survived by her children, Christopher Brannon of Ft. Smith, Ark., and Bruce Brannon and wife Patti of McAlester; a brother and sister-in-law, Jeff DiMiceli and wife Ruanne, and Sister-in-law Carol Newberry. Grandchildren Christen and Billy Johnson, Leslie and Jordan Blankenship, Christopher and Katie Nelson, Zeke and Taylor Brannon, and Caleb Brannon. Great grandchildren Irelyn and Mase Shropshire, Nolan Blankenship, Kutler Robbins, Alannah Nelson, and Kasyn Brooks, and Hendrix, Hensley, and Haze Brannon. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Bocher; parents, Marvin Newberry, Naomi Newberry-DiMiceli, and Frank DiMiceli; a brother, Gary Newberry; and a granddaughter, Casey Brannon.
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