Marguerite McLaughlin Brake

Marguerite McLaughlin Brake passed away February 23, 2011 in Oklahoma City. She was born on October 29, 1910 in Coalgate, OK. She was the third of five children born to Henry and Etta Lacy McLaughlin. She attended school in Coalgate and in Oklahoma City. On March 13, 1943 she married Capt. John Brake, U.S. Army. They were married 46 years and assumed guardianship of her niece, Linda McLaughlin. They enjoyed raising her and acting as a third set of grandparents to her children. “Uncle Johnny” preceded her in death in 1989. Marguerite was a faithful employee of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for 50 years. She was the first female manager in the Oklahoma City office. She was a member of the Pilot Club International, the U.M.W., Republican Women, and enjoyed her weekly Bridge games with “the girls.” She enjoyed volunteering in her community, particularly at The Lyric Theatre. “Aunt Marguerite” was preceded in death by her father, her mother, her husband, her brothers Gratton, Charles, and Lucian McLaughlin; her sister, Bessie Rafferty; and many other treasured relatives and friends. She is survived by her nieces, Doris Jean Kupka and Linda Lawson and her husband Jim; great-nephews Bob Smith and his wife Debbie, and Don McLaughlin Jr. and his wife Elizabeth. She is also survived by five great-great nieces, four great-great nephews, nine great-great-great nieces, and four great-great-great nephews. Special thanks to Amanda, Doris T., Kelly, Phyllis, Darlene, Sue, and the staffs of 21st Century Home Health and SolAmor Hospice for all the love and care given to Marguerite during the last three years of her life. A funeral service will be held at Hahn-Cook on Thursday, March 3 at 2:00p.m. followed by interment at Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Harn Homestead Museum or SolAmor Memorial Foundation. Arrangements under the direction of Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Funeral Directors, Oklahoma City, OK.