Marie Elizabeth Womack

Marie Elizabeth Womack, 53, passed away on December 9, 2025 in Stratford, Oklahoma after an accident where her partner Preston “Wamp” Norton also passed away. She was born on July 8, 1972, in Downey, California, to Stewart Charles Smith and Pamela Kay Smith. Marie spent her early childhood in Downey before moving to Oklahoma around the age of ten, a place that would become her lifelong home. After graduating high school, she proudly joined the United States Army, serving her country for two years. Her military service reflected her strength, discipline, and deep sense of duty—qualities that carried through every chapter of her life. In 1995, Marie discovered her passion for storm chasing, a pursuit that would define much of her adult life. She became Skywarn certified in 2016 and chased her first major tornado on May 9 of that year—an EF4 that crossed Interstate 35 west of Davis, Oklahoma, during the most significant tornado outbreak in Texoma since 1982. Marie became an integral member of the storm chase team, bringing over a decade of experience, courage, and dedication to keeping her community informed and safe. Marie ultimately made Sulphur, Oklahoma her home, where she was well known for her fierce loyalty, protective nature, and generous heart. She was passionate about fostering and rescuing dogs, offering love and safety to countless animals in need. To those who knew her, Marie was a natural caregiver—a mother figure among her peers who gave guidance, support, and unconditional love. Marie loved her son dearly and supported him wholeheartedly in every passion he pursued. Her devotion to him was unwavering, and her pride in him was evident to all who knew her. After Charlie’s passing in 2022, Marie bought a bar in Sulphur, Oklahoma and named it after him calling it, Charlie’s Place and took great pride in it until last year when she sold it. Marie Elizabeth Womack will be remembered for her bravery, compassion, adventurous spirit, and the deep impact she made on her family, friends, and community. Her legacy lives on in the lives she touched, the animals she rescued, and the skies she watched so closely. Marie is survived by her niece, Erika Phillips and husband Victer, and nephew, Gunner Smith; and a host of other friends and family. Marie was preceded in death by her Son, Charles “Charlie” Eugene Womack; parents, Stewart Charles Smith and Pamela Kay Smith; and Brother, Charles E. Smith. Services for Marie will be on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Midway Hill Baptist Church in Sulphur, Oklahoma with Dick Terry and Chopper McCartney officiating. Services were under the direction of DeArman Funeral Home in Sulphur, Oklahoma.

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Marie Elizabeth Womack

July 8, 1972 - December 9, 2025