Freida Van Michael Obituary
In loving memory of Freida Van Michael of Ardmore, Oklahoma, who departed this world on January 25, 2025 at the age of 92. Freida leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Troy Fred Colbert and Resire Mae Grimes Colbert; her former husband Jay Otey; and her sisters, Rowena Fullerton, Lurene Berga, Juanita St. Clair and Velma Creed.
She is survived by: her husband Jim Michael; her sons, Mark Otey (Lennie) and Kent Otey (Cathye); her grandchildren, Hannah Otey, Chelsea Simpson, Jordan Otey, Cameron Otey and Shae Otey; her sisters, Fern Parish, Phyllis Otey and Delores Davilla; her stepdaughters, Paula Newey (Mark Newey), Gail Willis and Jami Kindle (Chris); and her stepgrandchildren, Taylor Goetz, Scott Willis, Riley Willis, John Dean, Christian Dealey and Nathan Cordell. She is also survived by 9 great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, January 29th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Harvey Douglas Funeral Home (2118 S Commerce St, Ardmore, OK 73401). A funeral service was held on Thursday, January 30th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Southwest Baptist Church (2120 Myall St, Ardmore, OK 73401).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice.
