Chelsie Carol Stephen

Chelsie Carol Stephen, 34, of Atoka, Oklahoma, passed away on March 12, 2026, at her home in Tushka, Oklahoma.

Chelsie was born on May 5, 1991, in Antlers, Oklahoma, to Wallace Earl Lyda and Laura Lynn Stephen. She attended Atoka Schools and graduated in 2009.

Chelsie worked for the Choctaw Nation in cage operations as a cashier. Chelsie enjoyed gardening and loved planting flowers, especially sunflowers. She also enjoyed attending Tushka Baptist Church and spending time with her son and with family and friends. Chelsie shared many years with her soulmate, Michael Cross.

Chelsie is survived by her son, Coapen RyLynn Stephen of the home; her soulmate, Michael Cross; her mother, Laura Stephen of Atoka; her sister, Courtney Stephen; and special friends Larissa and Bryan Hamilton, along with numerous extended family members and friends.

Chelsie was preceded in death by her father, Wallace Earl Lyda; her maternal grandparents, Lynn and Carolyn Stephen; and her paternal grandmother, Vickie Lyda.

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DATE OF SERVICES: 10:00 AM Wednesday, March 18th, 2026

PLACE OF SERVICES: Tushka Baptist Church, Tushka, Oklahoma

OFFICIATING: Bro. Ryan Meadows

INTERMENT: Bentley Cemetery, Bentley, Oklahoma

CASKETBEARERS: Michael Cross, Bryan Hamilton, Robert Garside, Adam Burleson, Darrin Williams, Loyd Eldridge

Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:00 - 8:00 PM

CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY BY EMAIL TO: [email protected]. PLEASE REFERENCE THE NAME OF THE DECEASED IN YOUR CORRESPONDENCE

SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF

BROWN’S FUNERAL SERVICE - ATOKA, OK

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