Evelyn Irene Giblet

Evelyn Irene Diffendaffer-Giblet was born south of Cordell, Oklahoma on April 6, 1931. She departed this life peacefully in her sleep on February 8, 2016 in Collinsville, Oklahoma. She married the love of her life Carl Leroy Giblet on February 3, 1951 and was married 22 years until his death on November 7, 1973. She was a member of the Church of the First Born at Rocky, Oklahoma. Evelyn’s passion in life was sitting at her sewing machine creating beautiful clothing and crafts. She also loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and special friends and family. Evelyn owned and operated Giblet Fireworks for 50 years with the help of generations of family and friends. She also worked at numerous jobs through the years in the community where she made lifelong friendships. Evelyn spent her last months living with her daughter Karla, son-n-law David, grandchildren Grant and Caroline, and their dogs Spencer, Sophie and Molly.

Evelyn is survived by four daughters: Saundra Fite and husband Arley of Broken Arrow, OK., Nancy Fite and husband Max of Tulsa, OK., Karla Patton and husband David of Collinsville, OK., and Tricia White and husband Kevin of Oklahoma City, OK., 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by husband, Carl Giblet, son, Chris Giblet and grandson, Garrett Fite.

Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 11, 2016 at the Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 12, 2016 at the Collinsville Christian Church with Rev. Bob Haywood officiating.

Interment will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Lone Star Cemetery in Rocky, OK.

Services are under the direction of Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home.