Cleo Caudle

Cleo Caudle, longtime resident of Sulphur, was born on August 30, 1943, in Ventura, California to Cleo Mae (Welch) Boan and Loran Boan. She passed away peacefully in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the age of 82. Cleo spent her childhood growing up in Wyoming and California. At the age of 22, she met Frank — lovingly known as her “favorite pain in the butt” — and just three days later, the two decided to get married, beginning a lifelong adventure together. 6 years later, Frank and Cleo, along with Terry and Tanya, made their home in Oklahoma. Cleo was no stranger to hard work. In the early years of their marriage, she worked side by side with Frank hauling hay during the summers. She later worked as a secretary for Sulphur Public Schools for 30 years, where she touched many lives with her kindness and dedication. After retirement, she continued serving others as a real estate agent. More than anything, Cleo cherished her family. One of Cleo’s greatest joys was being involved in every aspect of her grandchildren’s lives. Whether it was traveling out of state for football games, celebrating weddings in Mexico, attending birthday parties, going on family trips, babysitting, or simply showing up for whatever was thrown her way, she was always there. Her joy was contagious, her stories unforgettable, and her spirit was always the life of the party. Proceeded in death by her husband Frank Caudle, infant son Gerald, Stepchildren Michael Caudle and Linda Shelton, Grandchildren Nissa Daniels, Michael Batterton and Shawn Shelton, Mother Cleo Mae Boan, Father Loren Boan, Brother Earl Boan She is survived by her children: Tanya and Tony Daniels, and Terry Caudle, stepdaughter, Frankie Martire and husband Richard. Grandchildren: LaTisha and Shane Bynum, LaKrista and Mitchell Valentine, Johnny and Krista Samples, Brayden Daniels, Shannon and Randall Webster, Nick and Krystal Robinson, Richard Martire, Chris Shelton, and Erica Caudle Great-grandchildren: Lexi and Beau Joplin, Maddux Boyd, Lucca and Riggs O’dell, Houston and Ryder Bynum, Jaxtyn and Knoxleigh Samples, Braylee Daniels, Karen, Linsey, and Ryan Batterton, Tinsley and Teaghan Webster, Mason and Aiden Robinson, and Gillian and Gabe Shelton Brother: Alvin Boan and wife Ruthie, Sister: Verda Lee Massey Two bonus daughters: Liz Dilbeck and Dawnnea Jones Visitation will be held at DeArman Funeral Home in Sulphur, OK on Wednesday May 20, 2026 from 4 to 7 PM. Services will be held at Crossway Church in Sulphur on Thursday May 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM officiated by Bill Leveridge and Alvin Boan, Jr. With interment following at Oaklawn Cemetery in Sulphur . Services are under the direction of DeArman Funeral Home of Sulphur, OK.

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Cleo Caudle

August 30, 1943 - May 17, 2026