It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Wilma Sales Briley, who left us on October 12, 2024 at the age of 96. Born on April 29, 1928 in Seminole, OK. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, and friend.
Wilma was born the fifth of seven children. She grew up in the ravages of the great depression and the dust bowl. This developed a strong and caring willpower. She wed Harlis Sales at the early age of 14. She had 8 children that she mothered and nurtured. Wilma later worked at American Optical for 30 years while raising a house full of kids and grandkids. She attended Bible Baptist Church. She was married to Harlis for 64 years before his passing in 2007.
After Harlis’s passing, she found love and happiness once again after meeting, and marrying Noel Briley in 2011. They were married for 13 wonderful years. She resided in Blanchard, OK the remainder of her life with her very loving husband Noel and their beloved dog Freddy!
Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Bessie Florence (Lyda) Harris; husband, Harlis Sales, sons Harlis Calvin Sales, Alfred Lee Sales, and Frank Sales.
Loved ones left to remember Wilma are her husband Noel Briley of Blanchard, daughters and sons-in-law, Hazel and John Koehler of Moore, Quinda and Bob Beeson of Norman and Lisa and Tim Luers of Chickasha; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Ann Sales of Chickasha and DeRedact and Beverly Sales of Chickasha; thirty-eight grandchildren and sixty-five great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers please send memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society for Breast Cancer Awareness.
Funeral service for Wilma will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Bible Baptist Church in Chickasha with her burial after in Fairlawn Cemetery in Chickasha.
A viewing for Wilma will be held on Monday, October 14, 2024 at Ferguson Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Service are under the direction of Ferguson Funeral Home.